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PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SRelease: November 19, 2026

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ConfirmedRockstar lists November 19, 2026 as the GTA VI release date.ConfirmedAnnounced platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.ConfirmedTrailer 2 was captured in-game on PlayStation 5.ConfirmedEight characters have been formally introduced by Rockstar.ConfirmedSix Leonida regions have been named officially.AnalysisBreaking down exactly what Trailer 2 confirms about Leonida.UpdateNo PC release has been announced. We will update the moment that changes.RumorUnverified map-size claims are circulating — we have not confirmed them.ConfirmedRockstar lists November 19, 2026 as the GTA VI release date.ConfirmedAnnounced platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.ConfirmedTrailer 2 was captured in-game on PlayStation 5.ConfirmedEight characters have been formally introduced by Rockstar.ConfirmedSix Leonida regions have been named officially.AnalysisBreaking down exactly what Trailer 2 confirms about Leonida.UpdateNo PC release has been announced. We will update the moment that changes.RumorUnverified map-size claims are circulating — we have not confirmed them.

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Official footage

Grand Theft Auto VI — Trailer 2

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Officially Confirmed

The second official trailer, published by Rockstar Games. Rockstar states the footage was captured in-game on PlayStation 5 and mixes gameplay with cutscenes.

  • Captured in-game on PlayStation 5
  • Contains a mixture of gameplay and cutscene footage
  • Features both Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos

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  1. 01Everything Officially Confirmed About GTA VI24.1k reads · 8 min read
  2. 02Meet Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos18.4k reads · 6 min read
  3. 03Everything We Know About Leonida21.6k reads · 7 min read
  4. 04Vice City Returns: What Rockstar Has Confirmed29.2k reads · 6 min read
  5. 05Breaking Down Trailer 2: Confirmed Details Versus Fan Interpretation27.3k reads · 9 min read

What we know

Confirmed facts only

Last verified August 1, 2026. Anything not officially stated is marked as unconfirmed.

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Title
Grand Theft Auto VIOfficially Confirmed
Developer & publisher
Rockstar GamesOfficially Confirmed
Announced release date
November 19, 2026Officially Confirmed
Announced platforms
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SOfficially Confirmed
Setting
Vice City and the wider fictional state of LeonidaOfficially Confirmed
Lead characters
Jason Duval and Lucia CaminosOfficially Confirmed
Premise
After an easy score goes wrong, Jason and Lucia become caught in a criminal conspiracy extending across Leonida and must rely on each other.Officially Confirmed
Official trailers
Trailer 1 and Trailer 2. Trailer 2 was captured in-game on PS5 (gameplay and cutscenes).Officially Confirmed
PC release
Not announcedUnverified
Online mode details
Not yet officially confirmedUnverified
Map size
Not yet officially confirmedUnverified
Gameplay systems, vehicle / weapon / mission counts, performance targets
Not yet officially confirmedUnverified
Source: Rockstar Games — NewswireSource: Rockstar Games — GTA VISource: Take-Two Interactive

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Confirmed regions

Six regions named publicly by Rockstar. We do not invent details for places we cannot verify.

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Original establishing artwork of Vice City created for The VIMajor city

Vice City

The confirmed primary city setting, situated within the state of Leonida. The series' first return here since 2002.

Original establishing artwork of Leonida Keys created for The VIIsland chain

Leonida Keys

A confirmed island region of Leonida, tied directly to Jason Duval's and Brian Heder's official backstories.

Original establishing artwork of Grassrivers created for The VIWetlands region

Grassrivers

A named region of Leonida. Wetland environments appear in official footage.

Original establishing artwork of Port Gellhorn created for The VIPort town

Port Gellhorn

A named region of Leonida. No official description has been published beyond the name.

Original establishing artwork of Ambrosia created for The VIInland town

Ambrosia

A named region of Leonida. No official description has been published beyond the name.

Original establishing artwork of Mount Kalaga National Park created for The VINational park

Mount Kalaga National Park

A named protected wilderness region of Leonida. No official description beyond the name.

Character directory

Officially introduced cast

Summaries of the descriptions Rockstar has published. No invented ages, actors or outcomes.

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Jason Duval

Wants an easy life. Keeps finding the opposite.

Jason grew up around criminals, spent time in the Army, and later worked for drug runners in the Leonida Keys. His relationship with Lucia may become either the best or worst thing to happen to him.

Original neon-noir portrait of Lucia Caminos created for The VI

Lucia Caminos

Fighting for a way out — and taking it.

Lucia learned to fight from her father, served time in Leonida Penitentiary, and wants to build a better life for herself and her family. She believes a life with Jason may offer a way forward.

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Cal Hampton

Always listening. Rarely reassured.

Jason's friend and an associate of Brian. Cal spends much of his time monitoring communications and exploring conspiracy theories.

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Boobie Ike

Real estate, nightlife, and a record label.

A well-known Vice City figure with interests in real estate, nightlife, and music. He is especially invested in Only Raw Records.

Guide library

Written now, verified at launch

Eleven guides are staged and ready. Each publishes once every step can be checked in the shipped game.

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Beginner's Guide

Easy

Your first hours in Leonida — controls, map orientation, money basics and what to prioritise.

Original artwork for The VI's Best Early-Game Money Methods

Best Early-Game Money Methods

Easy

Ranked earning methods for the opening hours, measured and compared once verifiable.

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Mission Walkthroughs

Medium

Step-by-step routes with objective lists, gold-standard completion notes and failure points.

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Vehicle Guides

Easy

Handling, top speed and class comparisons across land, sea and air.

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Weapon Guides

Easy

Damage, range, recoil and loadout recommendations by mission type.

Original artwork for The VI's Property and Business Guides

Property and Business Guides

Medium

Which properties pay back, how fast, and which are cosmetic only.

The VI Toolkit

Interactive tools in the works

Trackers, calculators and planners built for Leonida. Join a waitlist and we'll tell you the moment one goes live.

Tools directory

Interactive Leonida Map

In Development

Layered map with markers, filters and personal pins.

Collectible Tracker

Planned

Track every collectible set with saved progress.

Mission Checklist

In Development

Work through story and side content without losing your place.

Vehicle Comparison Tool

Planned

Compare stats side by side once verified data exists.

Weapon Database

Planned

Searchable weapon reference with verified sourcing.

Property & Business Calculator

Planned

Model payback windows on properties and businesses.

Money-Per-Hour Calculator

Beta

Compare earning methods by time invested.

Heist Planner

Planned

Plan approaches, crew and loadouts.

Build Planner

Planned

Save loadout and character build presets.

Achievement Tracker

In Development

Trophy and achievement progress across platforms.

Daily & Weekly Challenge Tracker

Planned

Never miss a rotating challenge.

Patch History

Planned

Timeline of updates with sourced change notes.

Personal Progress Dashboard

Planned

One view of everything you are tracking.

Database

Structured, sourced, searchable

Populated where official information exists, and explicitly empty where it does not.

Open database
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Characters

Original artwork representing the GTA VI locations collection6 verified

Locations

Original artwork representing the GTA VI businesses collection2 verified

Businesses

Original artwork representing the GTA VI updates collection4 verified

Updates

Vehicles

Awaiting official confirmation

Weapons

Awaiting official confirmation

Missions

Awaiting official confirmation

Properties

Awaiting official confirmation

Clothing

Awaiting official confirmation

Collectibles

Awaiting official confirmation

Activities

Awaiting official confirmation

FAQ

The questions everyone asks

Short answers, sourced. Where there is no official answer, we say so.

Full FAQ
When is GTA VI coming out?
The announced release date is November 19, 2026. This is Rockstar's stated date; if it changes, we update the same day.
Officially Confirmed
What platforms is GTA VI on?
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No other platform has been announced.
Officially Confirmed
Is GTA VI coming to PC?
A PC version has not been announced. Rockstar has released PC versions of previous mainline entries later, but precedent is not confirmation and we will not present it as one.
Unverified
Where is GTA VI set?
In Vice City and the wider fictional state of Leonida. Six regions have been named: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park.
Officially Confirmed
Who are the main characters?
Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos are the two leads. Six supporting characters have also been formally introduced: Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Raul Bautista and Brian Heder.
Officially Confirmed
Can you play as both Jason and Lucia?
Rockstar has described both as lead characters whose story depends on each other, but has not announced whether or how character switching works.
Unverified

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