GTA 6 is arriving in just a few months time, and we're here to roundup absolutely everything that Rockstar's revealed so far so you can get ready for the big release day in November.
Rockstar is certainly ramping things up ahead of launch right now, with a big GTA 6 extended look debuting on Netflix last month. At long last showing off some gameplay of the new game and the massive open world it will draw you into (with a the map that's said to be three times bigger than that of Red Dead Redemption 2), the studio also revealed some of the songs on the GTA 6 soundtrack with the upcoming release of a physical album, complete with the option of a snazzy vinyl.
More teasers have seemingly been popping up on social media from celebrities, too, and pre-orders are still going strong, with GTA 6 already on track for the strongest pre-order campaign ever recorded, according to an analyst. With lots of details out there about the next Grand Theft Auto game, we're here to help you countdown to GTA 6 by bringing you a comprehensive recap of everything you need to know about GTA 6 below, from its development, to gameplay features, characters, and so much more.
GTA 6 release date
GTA 6 release date
GTA 6's release date is set for November 19, 2026.
Rockstar revealed this latest release date in an official announcement in November 2025. GTA 6 had previously been set to release in May 2026, making the new release that much further from the previous Fall 2025 launch window that was expected – which was revealed in a Take-Two financial report back in May 2024.
In the latest release date announcement post, Rockstar Games states: "We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve."
GTA 6 Trailers
GTA 6 trailer: Watch it here
The first GTA 6 reveal trailer is everything that we hoped it would be. While Rockstar had originally set the GTA 6 trailer release date for Tuesday, December 5, 2024, a leak pushed the publisher to get the long-awaited first look at the new Grand Theft Auto out into the world a little earlier last year.
In the GTA 6 trailer, which you can view above, we got our first look at the return to Vice City and the new dual protagonists who'll be at the forefront of the next open-world action-adventure from Rockstar. For a detailed overview, be sure to check out our GTA 6 trailer breakdown.
GTA 6 trailer 2
GTA 6 trailer 2 gives us another look at the state of Leonida where the upcoming adventure will be taking place, along with some exciting story hints that build on what's been revealed previously. As dual protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval work together to find a new beginning in the city, we see Jason go to collect Lucia from prison, followed by several action shots of them both getting caught up in various hijinks. It's certainly giving off some Bonnie and Clyde vibes all over again.
GTA 6 trailer 2's description also mentions that the "deck is stacked against them when an easy score goes wrong", which leads them to "the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a conspiracy" that's said to stretch "across the state". It sounds like we're about to get wrapped up some dangerous situations that'll force the pair to rely on each other.
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GTA 6 extended look is here
The GTA 6 extended look officially went live on August 27, 2026.
This extended look shows us just over 20 minutes of gameplay, and it was well worth the wait. After debuting on Netflix, the extended look dropped on YouTube. You can watch it for yourself above.
For more, you can check out our GTA 6 extended look breakdown, which highlights things you might have missed in the gameplay reveal.
GTA 6 Platforms
GTA 6 platforms: PS5 and Xbox Series X confirmed
So far, it has been confirmed that GTA 6 will be coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S when it arrives in 2026.
The news came by way of an official press release from Take Two, which states that: "GTA 6 is coming to PlayStation 5 computer entertainment systems and Xbox Series X/S games and entertainment systems". With the PS5 Pro now in play, we don't yet know if GTA 6 will be among the PS5 Pro enhanced games.
According to a tech expert, however, it likely won't run at 60fps on the console, even if it has "higher quality visuals", but we'll have to wait and see if this proves to be true.
As for whether GTA 6 will be coming to PC, it's looking unlikely at this point, but we'll keep an eye out for any news on this front.
Will GTA 6 be on PS4 and Xbox One?
As revealed in the official press release, GTA 6 is currently only slated to arrive on the PS5 and Xbox Series X and won't be coming to PS4 or Xbox One when it launches in 2026 - making it a current-gen exclusive.
Will GTA 6 have a PC release?
There's currently no mention of a PC launch, which might suggest it will follow a similar route to some of the previous GTA games that released on consoles first, before arriving on PC at a later date. Our best bet is that PC players will have to wait beyond the 2026 release date to play on their preferred platform.
According to a former developer, GTA 6 on PC will likely take a while, with PS5 taking priority as Rockstar focuses on "what sells".
That's corroborated by another former developer, who said the GTA 6 PC launch probably won't come for "a long time." We will keep you updated if any details change, but for now, PC players can play all the major GTA games on PC while they wait for the new title. You can read our five-star Grand Theft Auto 5 review if you fancy a replay.
GTA 6 Characters
GTA 6 characters: Introducing Lucia and Jason
Following the drop of the second GTA 6 trailer, Rockstar released a detailed overview of some of the key GTA 6 characters we'll be meeting in Leonida on its official website. With some more background information on the dual protagonists of GTA 6 - Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos - who were first introduced to in the first official trailer, we now know that Lucia grew up in Liberty City and dreams of the "good life" in Leonida.
Coming fresh out of prison (which we see explored further in the second trailer), Lucia sees a life with a Jason as a "way out", with the word being that Duval has grown up around grifters, with a history of drug running. As they take on life together in the city, they'll have to rely on one another more than ever. The pair certainly appear to share a bond, or a kind of Bonnie and Clyde-like relationship, and speak of trust as they get stuck into some crime together.
We've also seen a line-up of other faces that look set to factor into Lucia and Jason's adventures in the Keys. Below, you can find a full list of all of the other GTA 6 characters we know about so far.
- Cal Hampton - Jason's friend who's said to be a homebody and is known for "snooping on Coast guard comms".
- Boobie Ike - A Vice City legend and businessman with an empire made up of a strip club, some real estate, and a recording studio.
- Dre'Quan Priest - An aspiring musician recently signed under Real Dimez who's connected to Boobie's strip club.
- Bae-Luxe and Roxy - also known as Real Dimez, Bae-Luxe and Roxy are two friends who's bond stretches back to high school. Known for their strong social media presence and rap tracks, the pair are signed under Only Raw Records.
- Raul Bautista - Known for this cunning charm, Raul is an experienced bank robber who's looking out for new talent.
- Brian Heder - An older man with a history of drug running "from the golden age of smuggling in the Keys".
So far, Rockstar has yet to offer much in the way of confirmation of the GTA 6 voice cast, but it's fresh on fans' minds following the big GTA 6 extended look. Some made educated guesses that the likes of an older man, Brian Heder, who appears speaking with Jason and sharing a cigar may be played by Stephen Root (King of the Hill, Dodgeball: A True Underdog story). Not long after, the actor confirmed this is true, so that's one cast member we know about.
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GTA 6 story
GTA story details
So far, Rockstar has revealed a few GTA 6 story details that point to the kind of journey we can expect to go on in the next open-world adventure. With Jason and Lucia at the heart of it, the official website states that they "have always known the deck is stacked against them", and "when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America".
Wrapped up in the "middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida", it looks like the pair will have to work together and rely on one another "if they ever want to make it out alive". Sounds like we'll be thrown into some high stakes scenarios, that's for sure.
GTA 6 Gameplay
GTA 6's gameplay promises to offer more freedom than ever and be an evolution of what we've seen so far in the Grand Theft Auto series.
In the extended look, we finally got to see some gameplay in action, and it was massive. In the trailer, we see that you'll be able to play as both Lucia and Jason simultaneously, or choose to set out into Leonida individually. When playing as the couple together, an example is given that you switch between Jason as he drives and Lucia as she rides in the passenger seat, firing shots.
The teaser also showed a ton of side activities such as jet skis, diving, dirt bikes, gym activities, and dancing at the club. Along with that, there are car chases, heists, and even a mission where you have to protect a rich figure from a bunch of highly armed foes. There was also a drug den and a social media star who live-streams one of your missions. Basically, there is a lot to look forward to, but I'm especially interested in the slomo shooting scenes that the extended look exposed. It feels very Max Payne 3, and like combat is going to be a whole lot of fun.
A big Rockstar interview with Dazed magazine dropped in August 2026 and also offers some insight into gameplay. For one, the piece mentions how NPCs will react to, and remember, your actions and how what you eat may affect the look of the characters as well.
For more, check out rundown of GTA 6's 8 biggest gameplay changes and new mechanics that will forever change the open-world sandbox
GTA 6 Location
GTA 6 location: We're heading back to Vice City
GTA 6 is taking us back to Vice City. While the original game was set in 1986, this new 2026 release is set to take place in what appears to be a modern day setting. Rockstar revealed we'll be heading to the state of Leonida which is "home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond". Set to be the "biggest, most immersive evolution of Grand Theft Auto yet", Vice City appears to be a part of a bigger map that will form GTA 6.
The first and second trailers have already given us glimpses of a Vice City made prettier than ever, with a take on rural Florida that's every bit as chaotic as the real thing - with some familiar spots such as Starfish Island. Fans were quick to compare what was shown in the first trailer to the locations from the original Vice City, which demonstrates how incredibly detailed the updated take on the location is.
GTA 6 Map
While the final GTA 6 map is yet to be shown, we have gotten some insight into some of the locations in the world, which indicates it will be vast in scope.
Following the drop of GTA 6 trailer 2, Rockstar released 85 new GTA 6 screenshots which showcase some of the locations that will make up the new game's open-world setting. With post card-like images that confirm the names of some of the different areas (that can be seen below), we also got some in-location screenshots.
We get a better look at an updated Vice City; the touristy Leonida Keys; the wilderness-filled Mount Kalaga National Park; Port Gellhorn, which features cheap motels and strip clubs; the rural and industrial areas of Ambrosia that's home to a biker gang; and finally, the swampy landscapes of Grassrivers.
Fans have been convinced for some time that the GTA 6 map will be much larger than that of GTA 5. Using leaked GTA 6 coordinates, the GTA 6 subreddit tried to figure out the scope of the map, and later started stitching GTA 6's map together using Google Earth and Paint. Another fan, YouTuber Dark Space, also modded their interpretation of the GTA 6 map into GTA 5 from what we've seen in the trailers so far.
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GTA 6 pre-orders
Can I pre-order GTA 6?
As of June 25, 2026, you can pre-order GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Rockstar confirmed the date the GTA 6 pre-orders go live alongside the reveal of the official artwork for the game. The pre-orders will be available both digitally and physically, with digital versions available on the platform storefronts, and physical copies (which will contain a code in a box with no disc) at selected retailers.
Rockstar Games announced there will be a Standard Edition, as well as an Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate version comes with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, apparel, and personalized weapons. It will also feature two Vehicle Mod Shops which will open you up to customization destinations "exclusively open for business with the Ultimate Edition".
If you decide to get the Standard Edition, you can get the Ultimate Edition as an upgrade if you want to get the extras later down the line.
There's also a pre-order bonus for digital and physical versions that gets you the The Vintage Vice City Pack, which includes a two-tone '55 Vapid Stanier sedan car, the Shore Court Garage on Ocean Beach, some stylish throwback outfits for Jason and Lucia, and a weapon pattern.
Digital pre-orders will also include a free month of GTA+ for GTA Online (although it's still unclear if GTA 6 Online will be available at launch). If you're looking to snap up an edition, our guide on where to pre-order GTA 6 is here to help.
GTA 6 price confirmed
Following news of pre-orders, Rockstar finally confirmed the GTA 6 price will be $80 for the Standard Edition, and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition.
This comes after months of speculation about the price tag for GTA 6, with market analysts started pointing towards a pretty hefty $100 price point in light of the some colossal development cost estimates.
Elsewhere, a former Rockstar dev has predicted GTA 6 would remain the most expensive game ever, and most recently - in the wake of the publisher's latest release, Mafia: The OId Country (which has a $50 price tag) - a Take-Two boss dodged confirming GTA 6 pricing by saying "we've had variable pricing at the company forever". Now, at long last, we know it's not quite as high as some initially predicted, and with pre-orders landing, it's great to finally know how much it costs.
GTA 6 announcement: When was GTA 6 confirmed?
The first GTA 6 announcement came in February 2022, when Rockstar Games snuck out the news that GTA 6 is "well underway" as part of a broader GTA 5 and GTA Online Community Update. With word that Grand Theft Auto 6 is in "active development", Rockstar said: "On behalf of our entire team, we thank you all for your support and cannot wait to step into the future with you!"
In August 2022, Rockstar's parent company Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed that GTA 6 development was "well underway" as part of the company's financial results report. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick made some big promises for what GTA 6 will achieve: "With development of the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series well underway, the Rockstar Games team is determined to once again set creative benchmarks for the series, our industry, and for all entertainment, just as the label has done with every one of their frontline releases."
GTA 6 News
Below, you'll find a roundup of all of the biggest GTA 6 news stories that have dropped since the release date was officially confirmed.
- How long is GTA 6? About 80 hours according to one Rockstar devs' playthrough
- New GTA 6 leaks show gameplay and the full Leonida map as Rockstar issues DMCA takedowns
- GTA 6 delays would only make it "cooler," GTA 5 Lester actor says, but he still wouldn't give Rockstar $100 for the game
- GTA 6 "will redefine players' standards" according to JRPG legends from Atlus, Square Enix, and Sega: "It'll be a once-in-a-generation turning point"
- Take-Two CEO "fully" supports Rockstar's GTA 6 delay, promises "a groundbreaking, blockbuster entertainment experience that exceeds audience expectations"
- The GTA 6 trailer wasn't just cinematics, according to a former Rockstar developer who says "It's really gonna look like this"
- Rockstar is "seeking perfection" for GTA 6 and will release it when it's "optimized creatively"
- GTA 6 could be the most important thing "to ever release in the industry, so no pressure," reliable analyst predicts
- GTA 6 publisher says "perfection is hard to measure," but Rockstar is trying to create "an experience that no one has seen before"
GTA 6 Leaks
GTA 6 leaks: Are the GTA 6 leaks real?
There was an unprecedented GTA 6 leak on September 18, 2022, which saw dozens of videos and screenshots from an alleged in-development build of the game spread online.
If you're wondering whether the GTA 6 leaks were real, Rockstar issued a statement confirming the hack soon after: "We recently suffered a network intrusion in which an unauthorized third party illegally accessed and downloaded confidential information from our systems, including early development footage for the next Grand Theft Auto."
"We are extremely disappointed to have any details of our next game shared with you all in this way," the Rockstar statement continues. "We will update everyone again soon and, of course, will properly introduce you to this next game when it's ready. We want to thank everyone for their ongoing support through this situation."
48 hours after the GTA 6 leak first appeared, the GTA Forums worked to scrub all remnants of the illegally obtained screenshots and videos to avoid being "obliterated by Rockstar". The dedicated GTA 6 reddit also took all links, pictures, and videos of the leak offline, and has committed to staying online with one condition: "We will allow discussions related to the leak without attaching the leaks. We don't allow comments that has [sic] download links to the leak."
Rockstar and parent company Take-Two spoke out about the leaks in an earnings call in 2022, CEO of GTA publisher Take-Two Interactive, Strauss Zelnick said that the leak was "terribly unfortunate", before adding that "we take those sorts of incidents very seriously indeed".
"There's no evidence that any material assets were taken, which is a good thing, and certainly, the leak won't have any influence on development or anything of the sort. But it is terribly disappointing and causes us to be ever more vigilant on matters relating to cybersecurity."
In 2023, the teenager accused of massive GTA 6 leak has been deemed psychiatrically unfit for trial. Reuters reports that 18-year-old Arion Kurtaj, a member of the Lapsus$ hacking group has been assessed by psychiatrists who have deemed him unfit to stand trial for himself.
Interestingly, there's one leaked GTA 6 screenshot that is the sole survival of a Rockstar copyright "nuke". Seems like just a single frame has escaped the all-encompassing copyright claims Rockstar has waved across the internet.
More supposed leaks started to surface in August 2026, just days away from the extended trailer. The leaks claim to include to gameplay videos, and, reportedly, he complete map. The leaks are looking to have come from a cryptocurrency and website owned by a group called 'CyberLeek.' We still don't know how old these "leaks" are or how legitimate it all is. The day before the extended look, Rockstar posted a statement to fans addressing them, saying, "this is obviously not how we intended for you to see the game after all this time".
Why was GTA 6 delayed?
The first GTA 6 release date delay came in May 2025 and officially pushed the open-world adventure into 2026. With Rockstar confirming it would no longer be releasing in the initial Fall 2025 launch window and citing the need for more time to deliver "level of quality you expect and deserve".
Then a second delay followed in November 2025, which pushed GTA 6 back by six months to its current November 19, 2026 release.
Rockstar said in its official announcement that "these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve."
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