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'GTA 6' at Risk as PS5 Hackers Officially Claim Major New Breakthrough

Fans are hoping Grand Theft Auto 6 will be playable on PC soon, but PS5 jailbreak hackers still face hurdles placed by Sony and Rockstar

LI By Leonida Intel / 20 October 2026 / 1 min read / Based on Polygon

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Polygon reports: Fans are hoping Grand Theft Auto 6 will be playable on PC soon, but PS5 jailbreak hackers still face hurdles placed by Sony and Rockstar.

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Source: Polygon
Published: 20 October 2026
Status: Reviewed
Sources: 1 source

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It shapes where and how you'll play GTA VI at launch.

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Originally reported by Polygon. The full report is linked below.

Polygon reports: Fans are hoping Grand Theft Auto 6 will be playable on PC soon, but PS5 jailbreak hackers still face hurdles placed by Sony and Rockstar.

It shapes where and how you'll play GTA VI at launch. Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version yet.

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Console players are sorted for launch day. PC players, keep the faith.

GTA VI launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Our PC hub tracks what a PC version could look like. If you're choosing a console for launch, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S both get GTA VI on day one.

Originally reported by Polygon. The full report is linked below.

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Is this official? 01

It's a report from Polygon. Rockstar hasn't commented on it.

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Not at launch. GTA VI is out on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 19 November 2026, and Rockstar hasn't announced a PC date.

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Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version yet.

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The full Polygon report is linked on this page.

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