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Grand Theft Auto VI (also known as GTA VI or GTA 6) is the next mainline entry in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, developed by Rockstar Games and published by Take-Two Interactive. The game is set in Vice City and the surrounding State of Leonida (a fictionalized version of modern-day Miami and Florida) and features dual protagonists Lucia and Jason. GTA 6 is scheduled to release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC version expected to follow at a later date.
The Grand Theft Auto series has been one of the defining franchises in gaming since its debut in 1997, with global shipments exceeding 440 million units. Each numbered entry, from Grand Theft Auto III's groundbreaking move to 3D, through Vice City, San Andreas, GTA IV, and GTA V, has redefined open-world gaming. Grand Theft Auto VI is the most anticipated game in the series' history, and one of the most anticipated releases in gaming overall.
This page is our continuously updated guide to everything confirmed and rumored about Grand Theft Auto VI. Use the table of contents to jump to any section.
Grand Theft Auto VI releases on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The road to this date has involved multiple shifts. Rockstar Games first confirmed GTA 6 was in active development in February 2022, with the first official trailer arriving in December 2023. The game was initially confirmed for a May 2026 release window, but Rockstar subsequently delayed the launch to November 19, 2026, citing the need for additional development time to meet the studio's quality standards.
The delay follows a well-established pattern for Rockstar. Both Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 received release date pushbacks during development, and both went on to massive critical and commercial success. Take-Two Interactive has repeatedly reaffirmed confidence in the November 2026 date during earnings calls.
A PC release date has not been announced. Based on Rockstar's history, a Windows version is expected but will likely arrive several months after the console launch (see Platforms below for details).
We update this section immediately when the release date changes or new information surfaces.
GTA 6 is confirmed for:
Grand Theft Auto VI is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch. A PC version is widely expected but has not been officially announced.
Rockstar has a consistent history of staggered PC releases for its major titles. Grand Theft Auto V originally launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 in September 2013 before arriving on PS4 and Xbox One in November 2014, with the PC version following in April 2015, roughly 18 months after the original console release. Red Dead Redemption 2 followed a similar pattern, launching on consoles in October 2018 and PC in November 2019, about 13 months later.
The game is not expected on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. Unlike GTA V, which launched on PS3/Xbox 360 before receiving enhanced versions on later hardware, GTA 6 appears to be built exclusively for current-generation consoles. This decision allows Rockstar to fully leverage the processing power, SSD speeds, and graphical capabilities of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S without being constrained by older hardware.
There has been no indication of a Nintendo Switch 2 version, but there are speculations that Rockstar is working on one. The studio has yet to comment on these rumors. However, the Switch 2's announcement specifications suggest it could theoretically run a scaled-down version of the game, and Rockstar has published titles on Nintendo platforms in the past, including Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition and Red Dead Redemption on the original Switch.
The launch of GTA 6 is expected to have a massive impact on console sales, which initially caused worry about stocks running out during the holiday season. However, Sony has confirmed there will be sufficient PS5 stock for the GTA 6 launch window in November.
Grand Theft Auto VI returns the series to Vice City, the franchise's fictional version of Miami that players first explored in 2002's Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. This time around, the world extends well beyond the city limits to include the broader State of Leonida, a fictionalized version of Florida.
The name Leonida evokes Florida's historical connection to Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, and the expanded scope points to a map featuring diverse environments beyond Vice City's urban core, potentially including the Everglades-style swamps, rural towns, coastal keys, and other landscapes drawn from Florida's distinctive geography. This expansion from a single city to an entire state echoes one of the biggest leaps in the franchise's history: the jump from Grand Theft Auto III's Liberty City to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' sprawling state-wide map. For GTA 6, that kind of scale increase promises significantly more variety in gameplay environments, mission settings, and open-world exploration.
While the original Vice City was defined by its 1980s neon aesthetic and new wave soundtrack, GTA 6 is set in a contemporary time period. Rockstar's signature satirical lens will be applied to modern-day Florida culture, crime, social media, and American life. The first trailer has already confirmed the re-imagining of iconic locations, including Vice Beach, the game's version of Ocean Drive, where details like the Grotti Carbonizzare cruising its streets point to the level of world detail players can expect.
Beyond the city, the introduction of the wider Leonida state opens up opportunities for environmental storytelling that reflects Florida's unique cultural melting pot, from coastal resort towns and nightlife districts to the wilder, more remote interior. The level of detail across all of these environments is expected to be a generational leap, powered by the RAGE 9 engine and the full capabilities of current-gen console hardware.
GTA 6 features dual playable protagonists:
The dual protagonist structure builds on the system Grand Theft Auto V introduced, which allowed players to switch between three characters, Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, each with distinct storylines that intersected throughout the game. GTA 6 narrows this to two characters whose story is more tightly intertwined, with the relationship between Lucia and Jason expected to be the central pillar of the narrative.
Early information points to a story inspired by real-world criminal duos like Bonnie and Clyde, with the two protagonists navigating Vice City's criminal underworld together. The dynamic between them, how they cooperate, clash, and evolve over the course of the game, is likely to drive both the main storyline and much of the player's emotional connection to the world.
Lucia's role as the series' first female lead in a numbered entry is a significant moment for the Grand Theft Auto franchise. Previous entries have featured prominent female characters, and Grand Theft Auto Online introduced player-created female avatars, but a woman as the narrative lead of a mainline GTA game is new ground for Rockstar. It offers the potential for fresh perspectives and character arcs within the franchise's established framework of crime, ambition, and satire.
Specific plot details beyond the core premise remain limited. What we know points to a character-driven crime story set against the opportunities and dangers of Leonida, consistent with Rockstar's storytelling approach but potentially pushing into new territory through Lucia and Jason's partnership dynamic.
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Grand Theft Auto VI is an open-world action-adventure game built around driving, combat, exploration, and criminal enterpris, the core pillars that have defined every mainline GTA title.
While Rockstar has not released a comprehensive gameplay breakdown, several key elements are confirmed or strongly expected based on trailers, leaked development footage, and the series' trajectory:
Players will be able to switch between Lucia and Jason, likely during both free roam and story missions. GTA V's character-switching system let players seamlessly jump between its three leads, catching each character going about their daily life when not under player control. GTA 6 is expected to refine and deepen this mechanic for its two-character structure.
The expanded State of Leonida implies a wide and varied roster of vehicles: cars, trucks, boats, and aircraft suited to terrains ranging from urban highways and coastal waterways to swamps and rural backroads. Trailer footage and leaks have revealed both returning models like the Grotti Carbonizzare and Grotti Furia, and new vehicles from established in-game manufacturers like Benefactor, Bravado, and Vapid.
A full list of confirmed GTA 6 vehicles and GTA 6 brands is maintained separately and updated as new information is revealed.
Trailer footage and leaked development material suggest a significant step up in NPC density and behavioral complexity compared to previous entries. Rockstar set a high bar with Red Dead Redemption 2's detailed NPC interaction systems, and GTA 6 appears to push this further, with Florida's diverse population providing material for a wide range of dynamic encounters and ambient world events.
The GTA series is known for its satirical fictional brands that parody real-world corporations and consumer culture. GTA 6 continues this tradition with a mix of new and returning brands spotted in trailer footage. From familiar names like eCola, Pißwasser, and iFruit (now appearing as iFruit Pay, reflecting modern contactless payment) to new additions like Callus and Thirst Trap. These details permeate the world on billboards, storefronts, vehicles, and in-game media, contributing to the satirical tone and immersive depth the series is known for.
The Grand Theft Auto franchise is known for its iconic in-game radio stations, and GTA 6 is expected to continue this tradition. While Rockstar has not officially announced the game's soundtrack, several musicians have leaked their involvement in the game's radio stations, including the band Panama (whose now-deleted Instagram comment confirmed their song "Back to Life" will appear in GTA 6) and Neon Indian's Alan Palomo (who heavily implied ongoing involvement with Rockstar during a podcast appearance).
Other rumored artists include T-Pain, ScHoolboy Q, DJ Khaled (rumored to have his own station), and Drake (whose involvement was reportedly leaked by producer Jermaine Dupri). Given Rockstar's history of curating genre-defining soundtracks, the GTA 6 radio is expected to be among the most ambitious in the series.
Take-Two has not confirmed the price of Grand Theft Auto VI. Zelnick has stated that pricing will be "fair," but the industry has seen a trend toward $80 price tags following increases by Xbox and Nintendo. Industry analysts and former Rockstar developers have speculated about the possibility of a $70 standard edition, a $90 deluxe edition, and a $110 premium edition, with higher tiers potentially offering early access to the game's online component.
Grand Theft Auto VI exists within the franchise's "HD Universe," which began with Grand Theft Auto IV in 2008. This means it shares continuity with GTA IV, GTA V, and GTA Online, though the degree of narrative connection remains unclear.
The second trailer and various Easter eggs within GTA Online updates have hinted at potential connections between the worlds. GTA Online's recent updates have also included thematic elements that some fans interpret as laying groundwork for GTA 6's story or setting.
Whether characters from GTA V, including Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips, will make appearances in GTA 6 remains unclear.
The unprecedented anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI, combined with Rockstar's extreme secrecy, has created a perfect environment for fake leaks and misinformation. The problem has only gotten worse since late 2025, driven in part by the rapid advancement of generative AI tools that make fabricating convincing footage easier than ever before.
In November 2025, an X account called Zap Actu GTA6 posted AI-generated "gameplay" clips that racked up over 8 million views in 24 hours. The creator eventually admitted the entire thing was fabricated, calling it a "social experiment" and a "huge joke." A YouTuber named Jeffrey Phillips also spent three months convincing Google's AI that GTA 6 would feature a dedicated twerk button, successfully manipulating Google's AI Overview search tool into repeating the false claim. A supposed GTA San Andreas source code leak turned out to be actual ransomware from the Rhysida group.
As recently as February 2026, a fake GTA 6 menu leak went viral despite featuring obvious AI-generated images, spelling errors, and a menu design that looked decades out of date. Community members quickly debunked it by noting the absence of the black development bar at the bottom of the screen that characterizes genuine Rockstar dev builds.
Rockstar has historically refused to comment on fake leaks. The only leak the company has ever publicly acknowledged was the September 2022 breach, which occurred because genuine development footage was stolen and distributed. For everything else, from AI-generated gameplay to fabricated screenshots, the company's policy appears to be complete silence.
The pattern raises questions about whether Rockstar's secrecy is counterproductive. By providing almost no official information between trailers, the company creates an information vacuum that bad actors rush to fill. Every fake leak that goes viral makes it harder for legitimate information to be identified when it does surface.
The problem is only expected to worsen as the November 2026 launch approaches and generative AI tools become more sophisticated.
The first official Grand Theft Auto VI trailer dropped in December 2023 and confirmed many details that had previously been the subject of leaks and speculation.
What the first trailer confirmed:
Within the first 72 hours, the trailer amassed nearly 200 million views across all platforms. On YouTube alone, it eventually surpassed 200 million views, setting multiple records and becoming the most-viewed gaming trailer in YouTube history, surpassing the previous record held by Avengers: Infinity War.
The trailer confirmed several key details: the modern-day Vice City and Leonida setting, Lucia and Jason as dual protagonists, the franchise's first female lead in a numbered entry, and a 2025 release window. Its visual style showcased Rockstar's new RAGE 9 engine at work, with environmental detail, character models, and lighting that marked a significant generational leap.
The second trailer arrived alongside the announcement of the first delay. It expanded significantly on what was shown in the debut, offering more detailed glimpses of Vice City's neighborhoods, Leonida's diverse environments, and the game's broader cast of characters.
The second trailer focused more on tone and atmosphere, featuring action sequences, vehicle gameplay, and social interactions that hinted at the game's satirical take on modern American culture. It opened with Jason saying he was "just fixing some leaks," a line widely interpreted as a playful reference to the game's leak history. The trailer received over 475 million views within 24 hours across all platforms, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine's record as the biggest video launch of all time.
Alongside the trailer, Rockstar released 70 new screenshots and launched the "Explore Leonida" interactive website, giving players their first deep look at the game's world, characters, and locations.
The second trailer won Best Game Trailer at the Golden Joystick Awards in 2025.
While Rockstar has not formally announced a successor to Grand Theft Auto Online, the company's financial disclosures and job listings strongly suggest that GTA 6 will include a significant online multiplayer component.
Take-Two's financial projections for GTA 6 appear to factor in long-term recurring revenue, consistent with an online component. Job listings have indicated investment in a creator platform, suggesting GTA 6's online mode may be built to be a "forever game" with user-generated content capabilities.
The eventual transition from the current GTA Online to whatever follows is expected to be one of the most significant shifts in the live-service gaming landscape. As of early 2026, GTA Online continues to receive regular content updates, though the cadence has slowed compared to previous years as Rockstar focuses resources on GTA 6.
The RAGE 9 engine underpinning GTA 6 is expected to deliver meaningful improvements across all of these systems, from driving physics and shooting mechanics to character animation and AI behavior, areas where each new GTA generation has historically set new benchmarks.
Grand Theft Auto VI is developed by Rockstar Games, with contributions from the studio's global network of internal teams. The publisher is Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company and longtime commercial partner. This developer-publisher relationship has been at the center of the franchise's success for over two decades.
The game runs on RAGE 9, the latest iteration of the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine. RAGE has powered every major Rockstar release since the mid-2000s, evolving substantially with each title: Grand Theft Auto IV, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne 3, Grand Theft Auto V, and Red Dead Redemption 2 all ran on progressively advanced versions of the engine. The jump to RAGE 9 represents the biggest generational leap in the engine's history, built specifically for current-gen console hardware.
Expected technical advances include:
The decision to release exclusively on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S means Rockstar is not constrained by the limitations of older hardware, a factor that held back many cross-gen titles in the early years of the current console generation.
GTA 6's development was notably disrupted in September 2022 when a significant leak of early development footage became public. While unauthorized and damaging to the studio, the leaks inadvertently confirmed the Vice City setting and dual protagonist structure for many observers before Rockstar's official reveals corroborated them. The official marketing campaign began with the first trailer in December 2023 and is expected to ramp up as the November 2026 release approaches.
As of February 2026, the studio has released exactly two trailers, 70 screenshots (alongside Trailer 2), and a handful of character descriptions.
During the Q3 FY2026 earnings call, Zelnick confirmed that Rockstar's marketing campaign will begin in summer 2026. He described the upcoming marketing push in characteristically bold terms, promising that fans would be "astonished" by the creativity of Rockstar's marketing team. Take-Two's job listings have revealed plans for cinema advertising alongside TV and online campaigns, suggesting the company intends to market GTA 6 like a Hollywood blockbuster.
The information drought between trailers has been extreme. The gap between the first trailer (December 2023) and the second trailer (May 2025) was approximately 17 months, during which Rockstar released virtually no new information about the game. This silence has fueled a cottage industry of rumors, speculation, and fake leaks. The severity of the information drought has also led to more alarming fan behavior. Reports have emerged of fans faking employee IDs to attempt entry into Rockstar offices and flying drones at studio windows, prompting concerns about developer safety.
During Take-Two's Q3 FY2026 earnings call, Zelnick confirmed that GTA 6 will launch simultaneously in both physical and digital formats on November 19, 2026, shutting down rumors of a digital-only initial release. Concerns had been raised about whether Rockstar might delay physical copies to prevent pre-release leaks, particularly after Resident Evil 9: Requiem physical copies leaked weeks before its official launch. Retail employees gaining early access to physical copies is a well-documented phenomenon across the industry, and GTA 6 will be an enormous target. However, Take-Two has since denied this.
The impact of GTA VI on the broader gaming industry has been felt long before its release. Multiple publishers have reportedly adjusted their release schedules to avoid direct competition with GTA 6. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has described the situation as "a massive game of 4D chess playing out across the entire video game industry."
Analysts project first-year earnings of approximately $3.2 billion for GTA 6, which would more than double the first-year revenue of GTA V, which grossed $800 million on its first day and surpassed $1 billion within three days, making it the highest-grossing entertainment launch in history at the time.
Microsoft has acknowledged that it will "shift dates at a moment's notice" to avoid competing with GTA 6. The delay to November 2026 has also had ripple effects on the release timing of next-generation consoles from both Sony and Microsoft.
Grand Theft Auto VI won Most Wanted Game at the Golden Joystick Awards and Most Anticipated Game at The Game Awards in both 2024 and 2025.
The game's predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, has sold over 215 million copies since its September 2013 launch, making it the second best-selling video game of all time behind Minecraft and the best-selling video game on PlayStation ever. The sustained success of GTA V and GTA Online has set an extraordinarily high bar for its sequel.
Several important figures are tied to the development and legacy of Grand Theft Auto VI:
When does GTA 6 come out?
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game was originally slated for a May 2026 launch but was delayed to November 2026 by Rockstar Games. A PC release date has not been announced.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
A PC version has not been confirmed for the initial launch. Rockstar has historically released PC versions of its major titles several months to over a year after the console launch. Grand Theft Auto V arrived on PC roughly 18 months after its original console release, and Red Dead Redemption 2 came to PC about 13 months after consoles. A similar staggered release is expected for GTA 6, potentially arriving in 2027 or 2028.
Where is GTA 6 set?
Who are the main characters in GTA 6?
The two playable protagonists are Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. Lucia is the first female lead character in a mainline, numbered Grand Theft Auto title. Their story is believed to draw inspiration from real-world criminal duos like Bonnie and Clyde.
Will GTA 6 have online multiplayer?
An online multiplayer mode has not been officially announced, but it is widely expected. Grand Theft Auto Online has been one of the most commercially successful online games in history, generating billions in revenue since 2013, and Take-Two Interactive has repeatedly emphasized online services as a core part of its strategy. Whether GTA 6 will feature a new online experience or evolve the existing GTA Online platform remains unknown.
How much will GTA 6 cost?
Rockstar has not announced official pricing. Standard editions of major PS5 and Xbox Series X|S titles currently retail at $69.99 USD. Special or collector's editions, if offered, would likely carry a higher price.
What engine does GTA 6 run on?
GTA 6 is built on RAGE 9, the latest version of the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine. RAGE has powered every major Rockstar release since the mid-2000s and has been substantially upgraded for current-generation console hardware, promising major improvements in graphics, physics, AI, and world density.
Is GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. Grand Theft Auto VI is confirmed exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There has been no indication of a last-generation console release, and the game's technical requirements appear to be built around current-gen hardware capabilities.
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