The gaming world has been buzzing with anticipation for two major releases: Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) and Nintendo’s rumored next-gen console, the Switch 2. But fresh comments from Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick have cast doubt on whether the two will align at launch—or at all.
During a recent earnings call, Zelnick acknowledged the potential of Nintendo’s upcoming hardware, stating, “We always have great optimism about any new platform.” However, he tempered expectations about GTA 6 appearing on the Switch 2, emphasizing that Take-Two prioritizes platforms with “significant installed bases” and “appropriate technical capabilities.” His remarks, while diplomatic, left fans questioning whether Rockstar’s blockbuster will ever hit Nintendo’s system.
This uncertainty comes amid ongoing speculation about the Switch 2’s power. While reports suggest the console will boast upgraded hardware, its ability to handle GTA 6—a game expected to push current-gen PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S to their limits—remains unclear. As noted in a recent analysis, GTA 6’s ambitious open-world design and cutting-edge visuals could pose challenges for a hybrid device like the Switch 2, even if it outperforms its predecessor.
Still, optimism persists. Zelnick’s praise for Nintendo’s “history of innovation” and “great reputation with consumers” (as highlighted by IGN) suggests Take-Two is open to collaboration. The company has previously brought older GTA titles to the Switch, including GTA: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition, and the console’s massive 132-million-unit install base for the original model could incentivize a port down the line.
For now, though, fans hoping to play GTA 6 on the go may need to temper expectations. With the game already delayed to 2025 and no confirmed platforms beyond PlayStation and Xbox, the Switch 2’s prospects seem murky. As one industry insider quipped, “If it does happen, don’t expect it to look anything like the PS5 version.”
Nintendo and Rockstar have yet to comment, leaving players to wonder if Liberty City—or whatever GTA 6’s setting may be—will ever fit in their backpacks. For now, all eyes remain on Take-Two’s next move.
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