GTA 6 Release Date, Price, and Everything We Know (2026)

Grand Theft Auto VI is the most anticipated game of the decade. After years of leaks, speculation, and two delays, Rockstar Games has confirmed a final launch date: November 19, 2026. The game arrives first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC release expected sometime in 2027.

This article covers every confirmed detail about GTA 6 — release date, platforms, price, map, characters, gameplay features, and what Rockstar has officially revealed. We update this page regularly as new information drops.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

GTA 6 Release Date

November 19, 2026 — confirmed by Rockstar Games.

GTA 6 was originally announced with a Fall 2025 launch window during the first trailer reveal in December 2023. That date was pushed to May 26, 2026, and then pushed again to the current November 19, 2026 date.

Rockstar’s official statement on the second delay: “We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect.”

Take-Two Interactive’s CEO Strauss Zelnick reconfirmed the November date during the company’s Q3 2026 earnings call, referring to the “highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19th” when discussing revenue expectations.

There are no credible signs of another delay. Take-Two has built their entire fiscal year 2027 projections around the November launch.

Platforms

Launch platforms (November 19, 2026):

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X|S

PC release:

• Not confirmed for launch. Expected 6-12 months after consoles (likely mid-to-late 2027).
• Rockstar followed the same pattern with GTA V (console first in 2013, PC in 2015) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (console in 2018, PC in 2019).

Nintendo Switch 2:

• Not announced. Given the hardware limitations, a Switch 2 port seems unlikely for the base game, though a cloud version hasn’t been ruled out.

Last-gen (PS4/Xbox One):

• Not supported. GTA 6 is built exclusively for current-gen hardware.

Price

Rockstar hasn’t officially announced pricing, but based on Take-Two’s pricing strategy and industry standards:

• Standard Edition: Expected $69.99 USD (standard next-gen pricing)
• Premium/Special Edition: Expected $79.99-$99.99 with bonus content (likely GTA Online currency, exclusive vehicles, and cosmetics)
• Physical Collector’s Edition: Possible at $149.99+ with physical items (art book, map, collectibles)

Take-Two has priced all major 2025-2026 releases at $69.99 standard. GTA 6 is unlikely to deviate from this pricing structure.

Setting and Map

GTA 6 is set in the fictional U.S. state of Leonida, which is based on Florida. The primary city is Vice City, Rockstar’s fictional version of Miami that first appeared in GTA: Vice City (2002).

Confirmed Map Features

The GTA 6 map is estimated to be nearly twice the size of GTA V’s map. Based on the trailer footage and confirmed leaks, the map includes:

• Vice City — The main urban area, modeled after Miami. Dense downtown with skyscrapers, beach strips, nightlife districts, and suburban sprawl.
• Grassrivers — A swampy wilderness area based on the Florida Everglades. Expect airboat chases and alligators.
• Leonida Keys — An island chain south of the mainland, inspired by the Florida Keys. Beach towns, resort areas, and secluded coves.
• Port Gellhorn — A port city area, likely used for smuggling and maritime missions.
• Ambrosia — A smaller town in the countryside/agricultural region.
• Mount Kalaga National Park — A nature preserve with forests and hiking trails. First wilderness national park in a GTA game.

The map features at least five distinct counties, multiple cities and towns, and a diverse range of environments from urban to rural to coastal to swamp.

Enterable Buildings

One of the biggest changes from GTA V: GTA 6 reportedly features 700+ enterable locations, including:

• Nightclubs with functional interiors
• Motels and hotels
• Restaurants and fast food chains
• Pawn shops
• Fully explorable shopping malls
• Skyscrapers with multiple accessible floors
• Gun stores
• Vice City Metro stations
• Gas stations
• Banks (for heists and robberies)

This is a massive leap from GTA V, where most buildings were decorative facades.

Characters and Story

GTA 6 features two playable protagonists:

Lucia Caminos — The first female protagonist in a mainline GTA game. Lucia is a young Latina woman from a rough background. The trailer shows her in an orange prison jumpsuit in the opening sequence, suggesting the story begins with her release from or escape from prison.

Jason Duval — Lucia’s partner, both romantically and in crime. Jason appears to be older and more experienced in the criminal underworld.

The narrative draws inspiration from Bonnie and Clyde, following Lucia and Jason as they build a criminal empire in Vice City. The trailer shows them robbing stores, evading police, and navigating the criminal ecosystem of a modern-day Miami equivalent.

Players will be able to switch between both characters during gameplay, similar to the three-character switching system in GTA V.

Gameplay Features

Confirmed from Trailer and Official Sources

• Modern-day setting — GTA 6 is set in a contemporary version of Vice City, not a period piece. Social media, smartphones, and modern technology are visible throughout the trailer.
• Character switching — Seamless transitions between Lucia and Jason during missions and free roam.
• Enhanced NPC behavior — Trailer footage shows NPCs with more realistic and varied behaviors, including social media livestreaming, beach activities, and dynamic conversations.
• Improved wanted system — Police AI appears more sophisticated, with officers responding more realistically to crimes.
• Vehicles — A wide range of cars, boats, motorcycles, and likely aircraft. The trailer shows multiple vehicle types including muscle cars, sports cars, airboats, and jet skis.
• Water and underwater exploration — Clear, detailed water rendering suggests significant underwater content. The Keys area will likely feature diving and underwater activities.

Expected (Based on Reliable Leaks and Industry Analysis)

• GTA Online 2 — A revamped multiplayer mode launching alongside or shortly after the single-player campaign. Expected to be Rockstar’s long-term revenue driver, similar to how GTA Online sustained GTA V for over a decade.
• Real estate and property ownership — Expanded beyond GTA V’s limited property system.
• Dynamic weather and natural events — Florida-inspired weather including hurricanes, tropical storms, and dynamic cloud systems.
• Enhanced combat — Improved gunplay mechanics with modern shooter-quality aiming and cover systems.

Trailer Analysis

Trailer 1 (December 2023)

The first official trailer dropped on December 5, 2023, and broke YouTube records with 93 million views in 24 hours. Key reveals from the trailer:

• Vice City setting confirmed
• Lucia and Jason as dual protagonists
• Modern-day setting with social media elements
• Diverse environments (beaches, swamps, urban areas, rural farmland)
• Highly detailed NPC behaviors
• Law enforcement encounters
• Robbery and heist gameplay

As of February 2026, no second trailer has been released. Rockstar has been characteristically quiet about additional marketing materials. Industry analysts expect a second trailer and more marketing materials to ramp up as we approach the November launch date.

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Timeline of GTA 6 Announcements

FAQ

Will GTA 6 be on PC at launch?

No. GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S only. A PC version is expected 6-12 months later, likely mid-to-late 2027. Rockstar has not officially announced a PC release date. We cover this topic in more detail in our dedicated article: GTA 6 PC Release Date — When Is It Coming?

How much will GTA 6 cost?

The standard edition is expected to be $69.99, matching the current-gen pricing standard. Special editions with bonus content will likely be $79.99-$99.99.

Can I preorder GTA 6?

As of February 2026, preorders have not opened. Rockstar typically opens preorders 2-3 months before launch. Expect preorder availability around August-September 2026.

Is GTA 6 set in Vice City?

Yes. The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida (based on Florida) with Vice City (based on Miami) as the primary location. The map also includes swamps, rural areas, islands, and multiple other cities and towns.

Will there be GTA Online 2?

A new multiplayer mode is virtually certain. GTA Online generated over $8 billion in microtransaction revenue for Take-Two, making it one of the most profitable games ever made. A successor mode with GTA 6 is widely expected.

Is GTA 6 coming to PS4 or Xbox One?

No. GTA 6 is built exclusively for current-gen hardware (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and eventually PC). The game’s technical requirements exceed what last-gen consoles can handle.