GTA 6 News, Release Date, Map, Characters & Guides
GTA.media is an independent, fan-run guide to Grand Theft Auto VI. We follow every official announcement from Rockstar Games and turn it into clear, easy-to-read explainers: when the game launches, what it costs, where it takes place, who you play as and how to get ready for day one.
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Start here: the GTA 6 essentials
New to GTA 6 coverage or just catching up? These hubs collect everything we have published on each topic, so you can find answers fast without digging through old news.
GTA 6 Wiki
One reference page with every confirmed fact: release, setting, characters, editions and features.
Release & Platforms
Launch date, delays, PS5 and Xbox versions, pre-load timing and the latest on a PC release.
Map & Locations
Vice City and the state of Leonida, region by region, from the Keys to Mount Kalaga.
Characters
Profiles of Lucia Caminos, Jason Duval and the supporting cast revealed in the trailers.
Vehicles
Cars, supercars, bikes, boats and aircraft spotted so far, plus what customization may look like.
Guides
Money, businesses, weapons, missions and gameplay systems explained in plain language.
GTA Online
How to play GTA Online today, the best businesses, GTA+ and weekly bonuses.
GTA 6 FAQ
Short, sourced answers to the questions players ask most about GTA 6.
GTA 6 at a glance
The key facts, as officially confirmed by Rockstar Games. We update this panel whenever something changes.
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Latest GTA 6 news
Official announcements, trailers and screenshots, explained.
- GTA 6: everything confirmed so far
- GTA 6 release date update
- New GTA 6 trailers
- GTA 6 trailer breakdown
- New screenshots reveal Vice City details
- GTA 6 gameplay reveals
- Official Rockstar Games news
Release date & platforms
When, where and how much: launch info for every console.
- GTA 6 release date
- GTA 6 pre-order and editions
- GTA 6 on PS5: features and performance
- GTA 6 on Xbox Series X|S
- GTA 6 PC release: what we know
- Console and PC release information
- PS5 performance expectations
- Xbox Series X performance
- PC release date predictions
Characters
The protagonists, the supporting cast and possible villains.
- Lucia Caminos: protagonist profile
- Jason Duval: protagonist profile
- Who is Lucia in GTA 6?
- Who is Jason in GTA 6?
- All confirmed characters
- GTA 6 character list
- Lucia character guide
- Jason character guide
- GTA 6 villains: who could be the antagonist?
Vehicles
What you will drive, ride, sail and fly in Leonida.
- GTA 6 cars: complete vehicle guide
- Best vehicles revealed so far
- Best cars we hope return
- Best motorcycles we hope return
- Vehicle customization explained
Gameplay guides
Systems, money and missions, explained before you play.
- Gameplay features and mechanics
- GTA 6 missions: what we know
- How to make money fast
- Economy and money system
- Weapon system explained
- Businesses you can own
- Hidden businesses guide
- Real estate system explained
- Dynamic events explained
- Weather system explained
Analysis & comparisons
Our take on the trailers, the tech and how GTA 6 stacks up.
- Most anticipated features
- GTA 6 vs GTA 5
- GTA 6 vs Red Dead Redemption 2
- GTA 6 vs Cyberpunk 2077
- Graphics analysis
- Hidden details you missed
- Easter eggs we expect to find
- Story predictions
- Will it be the biggest game ever?
GTA Online
Playing GTA Online while you wait for GTA 6.
- GTA Online in 2026: how to play
- GTA Online money guide
- Best businesses ranked
- GTA+ explained
- How weekly updates work
GTA 6 explained: what we know one month before launch
Grand Theft Auto VI is the first new mainline GTA since GTA V in 2013, and it is now only weeks away. After two delays, the release date is set for November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Our November 19 release date guide tracks every change to the schedule, from the first trailer in December 2023 to the launch trailer in October 2026.
Where GTA 6 takes place
The series returns to Vice City, Rockstar’s version of Miami, but this time the city is only one part of a whole fictional state called Leonida. Trailers and screenshots have shown the island chain of the Leonida Keys, the wetlands of Grassrivers, the port town of Port Gellhorn, the industrial area of Ambrosia and the forests around Mount Kalaga. Our Vice City and Leonida map explainer walks through each region.
Who you play as
GTA 6 is built around a criminal couple. Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval are the two playable leads, and their relationship drives the story told in the trailers. Around them, Rockstar has introduced characters such as Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre’Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Brian Heder and Raul Bautista. Our complete character guide covers what is known about each of them.
How to get ready for launch day
Pre-orders opened in June 2026. In the United States the Standard Edition is listed at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99; prices in Canada and other countries depend on the store. Digital buyers can pre-load the game from November 12, so it is ready the moment it unlocks. Before you start, our everything you need to know guide is the best single read.
What about PC?
Rockstar has not announced a PC version yet. In the past, GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 reached PC months after their console launches, so a later PC release is possible but not confirmed. We will update our PC coverage the moment Rockstar says anything official.
GTA 6 quick answers
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 releases on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Not at launch. Rockstar has not announced a PC version. Previous Rockstar games came to PC later, so keep an eye on our release coverage.
Will GTA 6 be on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. GTA 6 is only announced for PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
In the US, the Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99. Prices in other countries vary by retailer.
Where is GTA 6 set?
In Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, a fictional version of Florida.
Who are the main characters in GTA 6?
Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, a couple who are both playable.
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