Nintendo says GTA 6 Switch port decision lies with publisher and developer

Grand Theft Auto 6 will arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S first. PC players will have to wait their turn for the release. These platforms are expected to host the biggest launches in history regardless of the delay for other systems.

Owners hoping for a Nintendo Switch 2 version might need more clarity from the company. Devon Pritchard, president of Nintendo of America, stated there is nothing to announce on her end at this time. She noted that discussing hardware capacity for the open-world title belongs to Take-Two and Rockstar instead.

Insider NateTheHate claimed the developer tested if the game could run on the console last year. This report suggests a port might be possible, but testing does not guarantee a final release. The lack of official confirmation keeps the future of the Switch version uncertain.

Former designer Jérémy Hartvick worked on the project until 2020 and expressed doubt about a switch port. He suggested it did not make sense because the audience might not match the platform users. His view adds weight to the idea that the game targets different players than Switch owners.

Pritchard emphasized that seeing what the Switch 2 can do is just beginning for the company. Nintendo aims to cater to all audiences in the meantime with new hardware capabilities. Whether one of the biggest games fits into that strategy remains to be seen by observers.

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19th according to current plans. New screenshots show details alongside six new radio stations hosted by artists like Bad Bunny and Lana Del Rey. Fans can learn more about the content through these updates before the release.