GTA 6: Release Date, Price, Map & Characters Guide

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Last updated: October 15, 2026. Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026 — just five weeks away. This is Nexorift's complete GTA 6 hub: the confirmed release date, price, editions, platforms, Leonida map, Jason and Lucia story details, trailers, gameplay reveals, and a clear separation of what's confirmed versus what's still rumor. We update this page within 24 hours of any Rockstar or Take-Two announcement.

Key Takeaways

  • GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no PC version at launch.
  • The Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99, with pre-orders open since June 25, 2026.
  • The game is set in Leonida, centered on Vice City, on a map roughly twice the size of GTA 5's.
  • Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos are the dual playable protagonists in a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style story.
  • No PC date has been announced, and a reported Q1 2027 PC window remains unconfirmed.




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GTA 6 Release Date: November 19, 2026 (Confirmed)

Grand Theft Auto VI releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026 — a date Rockstar Games has confirmed and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has reaffirmed publicly. Rockstar has also dismissed fresh delay rumors, so as of mid-October 2026, November 19 stands.

Getting here took a while. The delay history:

  • December 2023: Trailer 1 announces a 2025 window
  • May 2025: Rockstar moves the date to May 26, 2026
  • November 6, 2025: Rockstar delays again to November 19, 2026, citing "additional polish"

Per Bloomberg's October 2026 making-of feature, the long road also included a detour through Red Dead Redemption 2 (which pulled most of Rockstar's staff away until ~2019), the pandemic, and a major leak. The project was once codenamed Project Americas — an early concept spanning North and South America — before being scaled back to Miami and its surroundings.

Platforms: PS5 & Xbox Series X|S at Launch

GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only. There is no PS4, Xbox One, or Switch 2 version announced, and no PC version at launch — consistent with Rockstar's long-standing staggered platform strategy (GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 both came to PC well after consoles).

Digital pre-loading begins November 12, 2026, one week before launch. The Miami Heat's "A Night in Vice City" event tips off November 18 at 7 PM ET — the night before release.

GTA 6 PC Release Date: Not Announced

Rockstar has not announced a PC version or date. A GamesBeat report citing four anonymous sources points to Q1 2027 (January–March), which would be the fastest PC turnaround in Rockstar history — GTA 5 took ~19 months, RDR2 about 13. Treat that report as unconfirmed: Rockstar declined to comment, and Take-Two's November 9 earnings call may bring clarity.

Read our full breakdown: GTA 6 PC release reportedly Q1 2027 (rumor).

Price, Editions & Pre-Orders

  • Standard Edition — $79.99
  • Ultimate Edition — $99.99

Pre-orders have been open since June 25, 2026, with the Vintage Vice City Pack as the pre-order bonus. A free month of GTA+ is included with pre-orders per recent reporting. Note: the physical edition reportedly contains a download code rather than a disc — a move that drew criticism from collectors.

The Map: Leonida & Vice City

GTA 6 Leonida map locations overview with Vice City and surrounding areas


GTA 6 is set in the state of Leonida — Rockstar's Florida-inspired setting — centered on a modern-day Vice City. Rockstar has described the map as roughly twice the size of GTA 5's. Beyond the city, expect the surrounding Leonida Keys, swamplands, and smaller towns teased across both trailers.

Rockstar is even marketing in the real Miami: beach chairs, downtown banners, a "Welcome to Vice City" rooftop sign, and the Heat's Vice City night. Read our coverage: GTA 6 Miami takeover: Vice City ads hit beaches.

Characters & Story: Jason Duval & Lucia Caminos

GTA 6 protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos key art style


The story follows Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, dual playable protagonists in a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style crime saga. Rockstar has said their relationship is designed to function as part of the open-world gameplay — shopping, traveling, committing robberies, and reacting to police together — not just in cutscenes, requiring complex new AI and animation systems. Lucia is the series' first female protagonist in a mainline GTA.

Trailers & Marketing So Far

  • Trailer 1 (December 2023): the reveal — Vice City, Lucia, and a 2025 window
  • Trailer 2 (May 2025): deeper look at Jason and Lucia, alongside the May 2026 delay announcement
  • Extended Look (reported August 2026): a ~26-minute deep dive reportedly streamed via Netflix
  • Game Informer Issue 382: 14-page cover story (digital September 29, 2026)
  • GTA 6: The Album launches alongside the game
  • Miami takeover: real-world Vice City branding across Miami Beach and downtown from October 15 through December 31

The full story of how the game was made: GTA 6 development: Project Americas & the 8-year journey (via Bloomberg's Jason Schreier).

Gameplay: What's Been Shown

From reported Extended Look details (attributed, not first-party confirmed): instant switching between Jason and Lucia, overhauled combat with manual aiming and bullet-time, a six-star Wanted system, a physique/lifestyle simulation, and an estimated ~80-hour campaign. No first-person mode is expected at launch. Details like the character "sweat system" — perspiration tied to physical effort — hint at the simulation depth Rockstar is chasing.

Rumors vs Confirmed

Confirmed: November 19, 2026 release date; PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only; $79.99/$99.99 pricing; Leonida/Vice City setting; Jason and Lucia as dual protagonists; pre-orders since June 25, 2026; preload November 12.

Unconfirmed / reported: PC release in Q1 2027 (GamesBeat report, Rockstar silent); late-2027/2028 PC speculation; third trailer and Extended Look details via secondary reporting; GTA Online 2027 plans. We label rumors clearly in every article — see our PC release report for how we handle unconfirmed claims.

GTA 6 FAQ

When does GTA 6 come out?

November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Confirmed by Rockstar and reaffirmed by Take-Two.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

No PC version has been announced. An unconfirmed report points to Q1 2027, but Rockstar has not confirmed any PC plans.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

$79.99 for the Standard Edition, $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Pre-orders include the Vintage Vice City Pack.

Where is GTA 6 set?

The state of Leonida — a Florida-inspired setting centered on modern-day Vice City. The map is reportedly around twice the size of GTA 5's.

Who are the main characters?

Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, dual playable protagonists in a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style story. Lucia is the series' first female lead in a mainline GTA.

Will GTA 6 be delayed again?

Rockstar has dismissed recent delay rumors and Take-Two's CEO has reaffirmed November 19, 2026. Nothing is guaranteed until launch, but the date currently stands.

When can I pre-load GTA 6?

Digital pre-loading begins November 12, 2026 — one week before launch.

Is there a GTA 6 trailer 3?

Two official trailers are out (December 2023, May 2025). A third trailer and a ~26-minute "Extended Look" have been reported via secondary outlets but treat those details as reported, not officially confirmed.

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Sources: GTA Intel, GameDaily, CGMagazine

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