GTA 6 is one of the most highly anticipated games in recent years. Based on the rumors, leaks, and speculation circulating within the gaming community, it appears that the game could push the very limits of what we know as open-world gaming — especially in terms of graphics, physics, and scale.

Some fans even suspect that it might introduce an entirely new dimension to the open-world gaming experience. As a result, the hardware requirements are expected to increase significantly.

For PC gamers in particular, understanding the minimum and recommended specifications ahead of time is essential to properly assess your system and plan for any necessary upgrades.

In this discussion, we’ll explore the expected minimum and recommended requirements, along with additional considerations, practical advice for players, and a final conclusion about what to expect from GTA 6 on PC.

Expected Minimum Requirements

While these are speculative, several sources converge on similar figures for what might be the bare‐minimum to run GTA 6. For example, one site suggests:

• OS: Windows 11 (64‑bit)
• CPU: Intel Core i5‑9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
• RAM: 16 GB
• Storage: ~150 GB SSD

Another source suggests even lower for “just run it” mode:

• CPU: Intel Core i5‑6600K
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
• RAM: 12 GB
• Storage: ~150 GB SSD

Just like we said, this is only the minimum requirement, which means it’s expected to just run the game at low settings (1080p resolution, medium graphics).

You’ll need hardware with at least a modern mid-range GPU (e.g., RTX 3060) and a decent current-generation CPU (e.g., Ryzen 5 3600) to achieve that.

Instead of thinking about ultra settings, this level is focused purely on basic accessibility — allowing the game to run smoothly, even if not at its full graphical potential.

Recommended / Good Experience Requirements

For a smoother experience — higher resolution (1440p or even 4K), higher graphical settings, better framerate — the requirements go up. Some of the estimated “recommended” specs are:

• OS: Windows 11 (64‑bit)
• CPU: Intel Core i9‑10900K / AMD Ryzen 5 5900X
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
• RAM: 32 GB
• Storage: 150 GB SSD (NVMe, DirectStorage support)

Another source suggests similar but somewhat higher:

• Storage: 150 GB SSD (NVMe)
• CPU: Intel Core i9‑10900K / AMD Ryzen 5 5900X
• GPU: RTX 3080 or equivalent
• RAM: 32 GB

If you want to play at high settings — for example, 1440p resolution with high graphics at around 60 FPS or higher — you will need high-end hardware.

This includes a strong CPU, a modern GPU, 32 GB of RAM, and a fast SSD to handle the large install size, open-world streaming, and other assets.

Even if you drop to 1080p and reduce some graphics settings, you will still need hardware close to this specification to run the game smoothly.

Additional Considerations

Storage & Drive Type

Many sources indicate that GTA 6 will require around 150 GB of storage at baseline. However, this is likely to be the minimum, and with updates, DLC, or mods, the required space could be even higher.

Because of this, having a fast SSD is highly beneficial. Older HDDs or slower SSDs may cause long load times or streaming issues in the open-world environment.

Additionally, it’s important to ensure free space beyond the minimum install size, as open-world games always tend to use more space than the stated minimum.

DirectX, Upscaling, Ray Tracing

The gamers expect GTA 62 have leverage modern features like direct x 12 Ray tracing and possible some app scaling technology .

To have a good performance you will need a hardware that support those features while even if you don’t enable x-ray pressing or ultra having a GPU that support eat gives you hard room.

Resolution & Frame Rates

Depending on your monitor and resolution, the requirements will shift — for example, 1080p vs 1440p vs 4K.

To achieve high frame rates at higher resolutions, you will need more than the previously mentioned recommended minimum.

The specifications discussed here are intended to provide a good overall experience, not necessarily ultra settings or 4K at 120 Hz.

If you are using a 144 Hz or 240 Hz monitor, you will need high-end hardware capable of supporting these features to fully take advantage of your display.

Game Optimisation & PC Version Timing

One important reminder: the PC version may launch later than the console version, meaning optimizations and driver updates may arrive afterward.

If the PC release is delayed, your recommended requirements may increase, since new CPUs and GPUs will have launched by then, and the game itself may receive updates that affect performance.

As the rumour suggest the PC version is going to come later most probably even more late then expected if that happened this requirement my change according to the current available version of hardwares.