Thanks to the development of artificial intelligence, tech enthusiasts have been able to port numerous games to PC. Grand Theft Auto VI is coming to consoles soon, and some hope to play it on PC much earlier than the official version arrives.
For instance, GTA VI could potentially be run via emulators—which are being refined with AI assistance—while hackers are also using AI technologies in attempts to crack the firmware required to launch the new Rockstar Games title. Players also hope that modern tools might pave the way for an unofficial PC port.
Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick outlined his stance on AI ports in a recent interview:
“I don’t think it’s a threat to our business financially—I think it’s a creative issue. It’s important for everyone, both our developers and our consumers, to receive the gaming experience that was originally intended.”
Take-Two intends to protect its intellectual property. During a Q&A session, Zelnick explained that Take-Two is refining its protective measures both technically and legally:
“[…] we are focused on strengthening our technical protections and tightening our legal measures. Any entertainment business faces piracy to some extent. So that will probably affect our business to a greater or lesser degree.”
The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.