The quick facts
| Release date | November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch (PC expected later) |
| Setting | Vice City and the state of Leonida — a fictionalized modern-day Miami and Florida |
| Protagonists | Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval (dual leads) |
| Developer / Publisher | Rockstar Games / Take-Two Interactive |
| Online mode | Confirmed; expected to arrive after the single-player launch |
The setting: Vice City & Leonida
GTA 6 returns to Vice City, Rockstar's take on Miami, last seen in the 2002 classic. This time the city sits within the wider state of Leonida, a fictionalized version of modern-day Florida. Expect the neon-soaked beaches and Art Deco strips Vice City is known for, expanded into a far larger surrounding world of swamps, smaller towns, and coastline. For the deeper dive on geography and size, see our GTA 6 map page.
The characters: Lucia and Jason
For the first time in a mainline Grand Theft Auto game, you play as dual protagonists — and one of them, Lucia Caminos, is the series' first playable female lead in the main line. Her counterpart is Jason Duval. The two are positioned at the center of the story, which the trailers have framed with a Bonnie-and-Clyde energy. Rockstar has also teased a supporting cast through screenshots and trailers, though many names remain in the realm of fan speculation rather than confirmation.
Platforms and PC
At launch, GTA 6 is a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S title. There is no current-gen-only or last-gen version — it's built for the newer consoles. A PC release has not been dated. Historically, Rockstar has brought its games to PC after the console debut, so most expect a PC version eventually, but nothing is official yet.
Gameplay and features
Rockstar has been deliberately measured about gameplay details, with the first two trailers staying cinematic rather than showing raw mission play. Based on official materials and reporting, the picture that's emerged points to a major leap in world density and detail. Commonly cited expectations include:
- A denser, more reactive world than GTA V, with far more detailed environments.
- Dual-protagonist switching woven into the story structure.
- An evolved wanted/law-enforcement system and updated mission mechanics.
- A built-by-hand world — Take-Two's CEO has stated the game does not rely on generative AI for its environments.
Treat anything beyond Rockstar's official reveals as unconfirmed until a trailer or screenshot backs it up. We'll update this page as real gameplay surfaces.
Release date & delays
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026, after two delays — originally a 2025 window, then May 26, 2026, then the current November date. The full timeline and our live countdown live on the release date page.
GTA 6 Online
An online multiplayer component has been confirmed. Based on how GTA Online rolled out after GTA V, the online mode is widely expected to arrive after the single-player game rather than exactly at launch — though Rockstar has not detailed timing.
Stay current
This is the high-level overview; the news moves constantly. Our homepage wire auto-updates with the latest GTA 6 stories from across the gaming press throughout the day.