Updated 2026-07-02 · Official sources only

Everything we know

This page collects every confirmed fact about Grand Theft Auto VI, sourced exclusively from Rockstar Games, Take-Two, and official channels. No leaks, no rumours, no "sources say". When Rockstar reveals more, this page updates.

Release

November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders opened June 25, 2026. Preload begins November 12, 2026. No PC version has been announced; previous GTA titles reached PC one to two years after console launch.

The setting

The state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond, the sunniest place in America. Officially named regions so far: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Mount Kalaga National Park. See the full region guide.

The protagonists

Jason Duval. Jason wants an easy life, but things just keep getting harder. He grew up around grifters and crooks, and after a stint in the Army trying to shake off his troubled teens, he found himself in the Keys working for local drug runners, it might be time to try something new.

Lucia Caminos. Lucia's father taught her to fight as soon as she could walk; fighting for her family landed her in the Leonida Penitentiary, and sheer luck got her out. Fresh out of prison and ready to change the odds in her favor, Lucia's committed to her plan, no matter what it takes.

The cast

Confirmed characters: Jason Duval, Lucia Caminos, Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Raul Bautista, Brian Heder. Full bios and official art on the characters page.

Editions and pricing

Grand Theft Auto VI (Standard Edition): $79.99 USD. Pre-orders placed before November 20, 2026 include the Vintage Vice City Pack; digital pre-orders also include one free month of GTA+.

Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition: $99.99 USD. Adds an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia's story, plus the Vintage Vice City Pack pre-order bonus.

Full comparison on the editions page.

Trailers and records

Trailer 1 drew more than 93 million YouTube views in its first 24 hours, becoming the most viewed video game reveal on YouTube in 24 hours per Guinness World Records.

Trailer 2 racked up 475 million views across platforms in its first 24 hours, the biggest video launch of all time, beating the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer's 365 million.

The Grand Theft Auto series has sold-in more than 470 million units worldwide, per Take-Two's official pre-order announcement (June 2026).

What we do not know yet

PC release timing, GTA Online 2 details, mod support, the full map size, and the mission count. Anything you read about these today is speculation. The waitlist gets updates when facts land.

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