GTA 6 Confirmed Features — and What’s Still Rumoured
What’s officially confirmedabout Grand Theft Auto VI — with sources — kept honestly separate from what’s still just rumoured. Accuracy is the whole point.
Last updated 2026-07-02 · 16 confirmed · 8 rumoured
✅ Confirmed by Rockstar
- Source: Rockstar Newswire ↗
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19, 2026.
Release It was delayed from an earlier May 26, 2026 date to November 19, 2026.
ReleaseNovember 19, 2026 is the current date — older articles citing May 26 are out of date.
Source: Rockstar Newswire ↗- Source: Rockstar Support ↗
It launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Platforms It is current-generation only — no PS4 or Xbox One version is planned.
PlatformsRockstar lists only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Source: Rockstar Support ↗Two editions were announced: Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99).
Editions & Pre-orderRegional pricing varies (e.g. £64.99 / £84.99).
Source: Rockstar Newswire ↗- Source: Rockstar Newswire ↗
Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026.
Editions & Pre-order - Source: Rockstar Newswire ↗
Both editions include a pre-order bonus, the Vintage Vice City Pack.
Editions & Pre-order - Source: Rockstar Games — GTA VI ↗
The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida.
Setting & Map - Source: Rockstar Games — GTA VI ↗
Vice City returns as a central location within Leonida.
Setting & Map - Source: Rockstar Games — GTA VI ↗
It has two playable protagonists: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
Characters & Story - Source: ESPN ↗
Lucia Caminos is the first playable female protagonist in a mainline GTA game.
Characters & Story Jason and Lucia are a couple, with a story told from two perspectives.
Characters & StoryRockstar confirmed two protagonists and a shared story; play-switching mechanics aren't detailed.
Source: VGC ↗- Source: Rockstar Games — GTA VI ↗
The reveal trailer released December 4, 2023; a second trailer released May 6, 2025.
Media - Source: Rockstar Games — GTA VI ↗
It is developed by Rockstar Games and published by Take-Two Interactive.
Publisher - Source: Insider Gaming ↗
Take-Two reaffirmed the November 19, 2026 date on its May 2026 earnings call.
Publisher Official listings describe GTA 6 as a single-player experience.
GameplayRockstar hasn't made explicit statements about an online mode either way.
Source: PlayStation Store ↗
❓ Still rumoured / unconfirmed
Widely discussed but not officially confirmed. Treat as speculation.
A PC version is widely expected to follow the console launch (perhaps 2027–2028).
PlatformsNo PC version has been announced. Based on Rockstar's past console-then-PC pattern.
Source: PC Gamer ↗Leonida is thought to be based on the real-world state of Florida.
Setting & MapWidely assumed (Vice City ≈ Miami) but never officially called 'Florida'.
Source: PCGamesN ↗Leonida is often estimated at roughly 1.5–2× the size of GTA V's map.
Setting & MapNo official size figure — treat all square-mileage numbers as estimates.
Source: PC Game Check ↗The map is expected to include regions beyond Vice City (e.g. Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn).
Setting & MapMixed provenance — only Leonida and Vice City are officially confirmed.
Source: Beebom ↗Players are expected to switch between Jason and Lucia, with relationship mechanics.
Characters & StoryRockstar confirmed two protagonists but hasn't detailed a switching system.
Source: Beebom ↗A successor to GTA Online is expected after launch, possibly as a separate product.
GameplayNo online mode or window has been announced.
Source: PC Gamer ↗A third trailer is anticipated during 2026 ahead of launch.
MediaSpeculation — no trailer has been announced.
Source: GamingBible ↗Analysts project GTA 6 could earn on the order of $1 billion within its first day.
PublisherAnalyst modelling, not an official Take-Two figure.
Source: Game Rant ↗
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