Grand Theft Auto VI is less than seven weeks away. Rockstar has now confirmed the release date, prices, editions, both main characters and a lot of gameplay, while some things, like a PC version, are still unannounced. This guide puts everything in one place and links to our detailed coverage of each topic.
GTA 6 at a glance
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| PC version | Not announced |
| Price (US) | $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate |
| Price (India) | ₹5,999 Standard, ₹7,499 Ultimate |
| Preload | From November 12, 2026 |
| Physical copies | Download code in the box, no disc |
| Main characters | Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos |
| Setting | Vice City and the state of Leonida |
| Age rating | M (ESRB) and PEGI 18 |
| GTA Online sequel | Not announced |
GTA 6 release date
GTA 6 launches on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game was first targeted for 2025, then set for May 26, 2026, and later moved to its current November date.
According to the PlayStation Store listing, the game unlocks at midnight in each time zone. Full details, including unlock times by region, are in our GTA 6 release date guide.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar hasn’t announced a PC version. For comparison, GTA 5 came out on consoles in September 2013 and reached PC on April 14, 2015.
We’ve covered the likely timing in our GTA 6 PC release date prediction and what kind of hardware you might need in GTA 6 PC system requirements.
GTA 6 price and editions
There are two editions: Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99, with preload starting November 12. Physical boxes contain a download code instead of a game disc.
| Standard Edition | Ultimate Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $79.99 | $99.99 |
| India price | ₹5,999 | ₹7,499 |
| Full story campaign | Yes | Yes |
| Vintage Vice City Pack (pre-order bonus) | Yes | Yes |
| Exclusive shops, vehicles and weapons | No | Yes |
Pre-order bonus: Every edition includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, which has a ’55 Vapid Stanier, the Shore Court garage near Ocean Beach, Vice City-inspired outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia, and a tropical weapon pattern. It applies to all digital purchases made before November 20, 2026, and to physical pre-orders while supplies last. Digital pre-orders also get one free month of GTA+.
Ultimate Edition extras: It adds Ultimate-only shops such as Stock 305, Sara’s Unisex Salon, Electric Fang Tattoo and Rideout Customs. Standard Edition owners will be able to buy the Ultimate upgrade separately later. You can compare the full lists on Rockstar’s official GTA VI editions page.
Collector’s box: Rockstar also sells The Goodtime State Vice City Collection, a $399.99 box of merchandise that does not include the game. Read our full GTA 6 collector’s edition guide.
Controllers: Sony made two limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers, in black and white, at $84.99 each. Both launch on November 19.
GTA 6 story and characters
GTA 6 follows Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a criminal couple in a Bonnie and Clyde-style story. Lucia grew up in Liberty City and dreams of a better life in Leonida.
Rockstar has also introduced a supporting cast, including Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre’Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Raul Bautista and Brian Heder.
During Rockstar’s August 2026 gameplay special, Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson said his latest playthrough took about 80 hours. The campaign is built in chapters, and your choices can change how the story plays out. You can switch between Jason and Lucia freely, and romance between them is optional.
For more, see how Jason and Lucia’s relationship works and our article on the rumored GTA 6 voice actors.
GTA 6 map: Vice City and Leonida
GTA 6 is set in Leonida, Rockstar’s version of Florida. Besides Vice City, Leonida includes the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Mount Kalaga and Ambrosia. Rockstar developers have said the map is much larger than the playable area in their earlier games.
Rockstar hasn’t given an official size, but early estimates after the gameplay reveal put the full map at roughly three times the size of Red Dead Redemption 2’s. Vice City alone is thought to be about twice as large as Los Santos.
| Region | What it is based on |
|---|---|
| Vice City | Miami |
| Leonida Keys | Florida Keys |
| Grassrivers | Everglades |
| Port Gellhorn | Florida Panhandle |
| Ambrosia | Inland sugar-farming towns |
| Mount Kalaga | Northern Florida forests and parks |
GTA 6 gameplay features
Here’s what Rockstar has confirmed or shown so far:
- Six-star wanted level: The wanted system goes back up to six stars, and police react to your face, clothes and car.
- Body system: The weight and muscle system from San Andreas returns, so your character’s body changes with diet and exercise.
- Wildlife: More than 170 animal species, including flamingos, pelicans, alligators and monkeys.
- Weather: Hurricanes, tropical storms, local rain and puddles that stay on the ground. More in our GTA 6 weather system article.
- Bigger crowds and animations: Rockstar says the game has over 600,000 NPC animations, compared with about 55,000 in GTA 5.
Some details have drawn criticism. Reports say the base PS5 version runs at 30 FPS on consoles, and first-person view reportedly won’t be available at launch.
GTA 6 trailers and reveals
Rockstar has released two numbered trailers and one long gameplay special:
| Reveal | Date |
|---|---|
| Trailer 1 | December 2023 |
| Trailer 2 | May 6, 2025 |
| GTA 6: An Extended Look (26-minute gameplay special) | August 2026 |
The Extended Look premiered on Netflix in August 2026 and then came to YouTube. It was the first official GTA 6 gameplay. Our Extended Look breakdown covers everything it showed.
Since then, Rockstar has done magazine features. Game Informer’s 14-page cover story came with 12 new screenshots, and LOVE Magazine put Jason and Lucia on the cover of its Issue 27. If you want a copy of the second one, here’s how to get the LOVE Magazine GTA 6 issue.
GTA 6 leaks
GTA 6 has been hit by two major leaks. In 2022, a hacker leaked early development footage. In August 2026, a leaker known as CyberLeek posted map and gameplay footage weeks before the official reveal. Take-Two responded with subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord to find the leaker, and Rockstar publicly addressed the leaks.
Our CyberLeek leaks explainer covers what leaked and what Rockstar said.
GTA 6 age rating
GTA 6 is rated M by the ESRB and PEGI 18. See our GTA 6 age rating article for the listed content.
How big will GTA 6 be?
Analysts expect record sales. Global pre-orders have reached an estimated $260 million, putting the game on track for a potential $4.5 billion in sales by launch week, according to industry analysts, as reported by Variety. For the money that went into making it, see our article on GTA 6’s development cost.
What we still don’t know
- A PC release date
- Plans for a new GTA Online
- An official map size
- Confirmed performance modes on PS5 Pro
- Download size
GTA 6 in India
Indian players pay ₹5,999 for the Standard Edition and ₹7,499 for the Ultimate Edition. For India-specific details, including unlock time, physical copies and payment options, read our GTA 6 India guide.
