# Is GTA 6 coming to Switch 2? What Rockstar, Take-Two and Nintendo say

Source: https://gta.kuber.studio/release/gta-6-switch-2
Status: mixed
Updated: 2026-11-15

> GTA 6 is not announced for Nintendo Switch 2. Take-Two says news comes from its labels, Nintendo says ask Rockstar, and a 2025 report mentions tests only.

**Quick answer:** **GTA 6 is not announced for Switch 2.** It launches Nov 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Take-Two says platform news "always comes from our labels", Nintendo of America says to ask Rockstar, and insider NateTheHate said in 2025 that Rockstar ran Switch 2 **tests**, which "don't always equal release".

| Key fact | |
| --- | --- |
| Switch 2 version | Not announced |
| Take-Two (Nov 9) | News comes from our labels |
| Nintendo | Ask Rockstar and Take-Two |
| Tests | Reported 2025 (NateTheHate) |

**GTA 6 is not coming to Switch 2 at launch, and no Switch 2 version has been announced.** On Nov 19, 2026 it releases on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S, with Xbox One via cloud streaming. Rockstar's own site lists only PlayStation and Xbox. <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span> (absence)

## What has each company said?

| Who | What they said | Grade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Strauss Zelnick**, Take-Two CEO (Nov 9, 2026) | Platform "information always comes from our labels", i.e. from Rockstar | <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span> (as reported by Variety) |
| **Devon Pritchard**, Nintendo of America | Asked about GTA 6, told people to ask Rockstar and Take-Two | <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span> (as reported by GameSpot) |
| **NateTheHate**, insider (2025) | Rockstar ran "tests to bring it to Switch 2, but tests don't always equal release" | <span class="tag-rumour">rumour</span> |
| **Rockstar** | Nothing on Switch 2 | — |

Nobody has said no. Nobody has said yes. The only positive signal is a 2025 insider report about tests, and even that came with a warning.

## Could Switch 2 run GTA 6?

We do not know. Consider what Rockstar has said about the current consoles:

- GTA 6 targets **30 fps on every console**, including the PS5 Pro. See [[release/gta-6-ps5-pro-performance|performance]].
- It needs **up to 212 GB** of storage. See [[release/gta-6-preload-and-file-size|file size]].
- The lowest-spec native version is the **Xbox Series S**.

Any Switch 2 version would have to scale below the Series S. That is a big ask, but not something we can rule out. <span class="tag-speculation">speculation</span>

## Will GTA 6 come to Switch 2 later?

Rockstar has brought earlier games to Nintendo consoles, but there is no GTA VI announcement and no date. Rockstar's next platform move appears to be PC: GamesBeat reports a **Q1 2027** target, which Rockstar has not confirmed. <span class="tag-reported">reported</span> See [[release/gta-6-pc-release-date|GTA 6 PC release date]].

If a Switch 2 version is announced, per Zelnick it will come from Rockstar. We will update this page and the [[leaks/index|rumours tracker]] when it does.

## Can I play GTA 6 on a Switch 2 another way?

Not officially. Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch covers Xbox One and Series X|S consoles only, with **no PC or browser streaming**, so there is no route to a Nintendo device. <span class="tag-reported">reported</span> See [[release/gta-6-xbox-series-s-and-cloud-gaming|cloud gaming]].

## Bottom line

If you want to play GTA 6 this year, you need a PS5 or an Xbox Series X|S, or an Xbox One with cloud access. For the full picture of launch platforms, start at the [[release/index|release hub]], and for the setting you are missing, take a look at [[world/index|Leonida]].

## FAQ

**Is GTA 6 on Nintendo Switch 2?**

No. GTA 6 has not been announced for Switch 2. It launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only on Nov 19, 2026.

**Will GTA 6 come to Switch 2 later?**

Unknown. Insider NateTheHate said in 2025 that Rockstar ran tests to bring it to Switch 2, but added that tests don't always equal release. Nothing is announced.

**What did Nintendo say about GTA 6 on Switch 2?**

Nintendo of America's Devon Pritchard told people to ask Rockstar and Take-Two.


## Sources

- ['GTA 6' Presales 'Far in Excess' of Expectations](https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/gta-6-preorders-expectations-launch-1236943278/) (Variety, Nov 9, 2026)
- [Is GTA 6 Coming To Switch 2? Ask Rockstar, Nintendo Says](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/is-gta-6-coming-to-switch-2-ask-rockstar-nintendo-says/) (GameSpot)
- [GTA 6 For Switch 2? Tests Reportedly Happening, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-6-for-switch-2-tests-reportedly-happening-but-dont-get-your-hopes-up/1100-6536305/) (GameSpot)
- [Grand Theft Auto VI](https://www.rockstargames.com/VI) (Rockstar Games)