Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — and it's shaping up to be the biggest game Rockstar has ever made. Here's every confirmed detail in one place, updated as new information drops.
Last updated: June 2026 | Not affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Confirmed Info |
|---|---|
| Release Date | November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S (PC date TBD) |
| Setting | Leonida (fictional Florida) + Vice City |
| Protagonists | Jason Duval + Lucia Caminos |
| Developer | Rockstar Games |
| Publisher | Take-Two Interactive |
Release Date & Platforms
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 — confirmed by Rockstar after an earlier delay from the original spring 2025 window. Console-first: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch. A PC release has not been officially dated; based on GTA 5's pattern, expect 12–24 months after console launch.
No cross-gen (PS4/Xbox One) versions have been announced.
The Setting: Leonida & Vice City
GTA 6 returns to Vice City — Rockstar's fictional Miami — but expands the map dramatically into the surrounding state of Leonida (fictional Florida). Six regions have been officially confirmed:
- Vice City — the neon-soaked urban core, reimagined with modern detail
- Leonida Keys — archipelago islands inspired by the Florida Keys
- Grassrivers — swampy wilderness based on the Everglades
- Port Gellhorn — industrial port city
- Ambrosia — upscale coastal area
- Mount Kalaga — national park / mountain region
The map is significantly larger than GTA 5's Los Santos. Rockstar has shown interiors that dynamically open — stores, restaurants, hotels — which was not possible in previous entries.
The Characters: Jason Duval & Lucia Caminos
GTA 6 features two playable protagonists for the first time since GTA 5's Trevor/Michael/Franklin trio — but narrows the focus to just two characters with a deeper, more personal story.
Lucia Caminos
- Rockstar's first female lead protagonist in series history
- Latina heritage, from a criminal background
- Story begins with her being released from prison
- Drives the heist operations; pulls Jason into her world
- Voiced by a confirmed but not yet publicly named actress
Jason Duval
- Local Leonida Keys man straddling low-stakes crime and Lucia's world
- Shown: getaway driving, fishing with friend Cal in the Keys, robbing Uncle Jack's Liquor alongside Lucia
- The relationship between Jason and Lucia is the emotional spine of the story
Supporting Cast (confirmed)
- Cal Hampton — Jason's friend in the Keys (rumored voice: Bobby Moynihan)
- Boobie Ike — Vice City legend, runs multiple ventures, co-owns Only Raw Records with Dre'Quan Priest
- Brian — connected to street life in Vice City
Gameplay: What's New
Living World
Rockstar has emphasized a world that feels truly alive — NPCs with daily routines, dynamic weather affecting gameplay, destructible environments, and a physics engine leap beyond GTA 5.
Interiors
Buildings open dynamically. Convenience stores, restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels are accessible without loading screens — a first for the series at this scale.
Online Mode
GTA Online returns as a separate, ongoing platform. Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 Online will launch alongside the single-player game, with its own progression and economy. RP servers (via the modding community) will follow after PC release.
Dual Protagonist Mechanics
Players switch between Jason and Lucia during story missions. Both have unique skill sets and dialogue — the game's tone shifts depending on whose perspective you're playing.
Trailers & Official Media
- Trailer 1 (December 2023) — introduced Lucia, Vice City setting, and the dual-protagonist setup
- Trailer 2 (May 2025) — revealed Jason Duval, expanded map regions, gameplay mechanics
- Official character profiles (May 2026) — full names (Jason Duval, Lucia Caminos) and backstories confirmed
What's Still Unknown
- PC release date
- Full mission count
- GTA Online launch details (modes, businesses)
- Price (standard vs. special editions)
- Modding/RP server support timeline on PC
The Bottom Line
GTA 6 is five months out. The core is locked: Vice City + Leonida, Jason + Lucia, November 19, 2026. The content wave is about to hit — guides, maps, tips, and tools are going to be in massive demand from the moment reviews drop.
Bookmark this page. We update it every time Rockstar releases new information.
Related Guides
- GTA 6 Leonida Map: Every Confirmed Location — all six regions explained
- Jason Duval & Lucia Caminos: Character Guide — full backstories and the relationship at the core of the story
- GTA 6 vs GTA 5: Everything That's Different — the upgrades that actually matter
- GTA 6 Pre-Order Guide — every edition, every bonus, where to buy
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