Take-Two CEO Says Gaming Is Trending Toward PC, But GTA 6 Still Arrives on Consoles First
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick believes the gaming industry is gravitating toward PC and open ecosystems, though GTA 6 remains a console exclusive at launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X and S.
As reported by IGN South Africa, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick recently shared his perspective on where the industry is heading. Speaking on CNBC, Zelnick noted that the broader gaming landscape is steadily shifting toward PC and open ecosystems, even as the company prepares to launch Grand Theft Auto 6 exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. While Zelnick acknowledged the move away from locked-down platforms, he emphasized that the core concept of console gaming, which he defines as immersive, long-form experiences played on a big screen, is here to stay.
These remarks arrive during a fascinating transitional period for hardware. The future of dedicated consoles is up for debate as Microsoft reportedly eyes a PC and console hybrid for its next generation, Sony prepares a more traditional successor with the PS6, and Valve introduces a new Steam Machine and controller to bring living room gaming closer to the flexibility of PC architecture. Zelnick’s view reflects this blurring of lines between traditional living room setups and open computer platforms, proving that developers are keeping a close eye on hardware flexibility.
For players, this ongoing shift highlights a changing hardware market where the boundaries between PC and console are slowly dissolving. While GTA 6 will still require traditional console hardware at launch, the broader industry infrastructure is adapting to a more open, interconnected future. Whether you primarily game on a cloud-enabled handheld, a living room console, or a high-end desktop, the underlying business of gaming is slowly opening up to give players more choice in how and where they play.
Tags: Take-Two, GTA 6, PC Gaming, Consoles, Industry Trends
Original article: IGN South Africa