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GTA V vs GTA VI
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CONFIDENCE LEGEND
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RELEASE
| Spec | GTA V | GTA VI |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 17 Sep 2013 | 19 Nov 2026 Confirmed Source: Rockstar Newswire |
| Years in development | ~5 (2008-2013) | ~13+ (2013-2026) Estimated |
| Launch platforms | PS3, Xbox 360 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S Confirmed Source: Rockstar Newswire |
| PC release | 14 Apr 2015 (18 mo later) | TBC (Rockstar precedent: 12-18 mo) TBC |
SETTING
| Spec | GTA V | GTA VI |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Southern San Andreas (LA-analog + countryside + desert) | Leonida (Florida-analog: Vice City, Keys, swamps, panhandle) Confirmed Source: Trailer 1, 2 |
| Era | Modern day (2013) | Modern day (~2026) Confirmed Source: Trailer 1, 2 |
| Headline city | Los Santos | Vice City (modernised return) Confirmed Source: Rockstar Newswire |
PROTAGONISTS
| Spec | GTA V | GTA VI |
|---|---|---|
| Number of playable leads | 3 (Michael, Trevor, Franklin) | 2 (Lucia, Jason) Confirmed Source: Trailer 1 |
| Female protagonist | No (DLC/Online side characters only) | Yes - Lucia Caminos, series-first dual lead Confirmed |
| Character switching | Real-time (single-player) | Strongly suggested by trailer pacing Estimated |
TECH
| Spec | GTA V | GTA VI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | RAGE 7.x | RAGE 9 (next-gen branch) Reported |
| 60 fps performance mode | Added in PS5/XSX re-release (2022) | Expected at launch on console Estimated |
| Ray tracing | Added on PS5/XSX re-release | Expected (per Rockstar reveal trailers) Estimated |
WORLD
| Spec | GTA V | GTA VI |
|---|---|---|
| Map size (estimated, sq km) Rockstar has not published an official figure. | ~75 (including ocean) | Estimated 1.5-2x GTA V Estimated |
| Interior buildings | ~20 enterable spaces | TBC - Rockstar trailer footage suggests significantly more TBC |
| Wildlife | Limited (a few mammals) | Trailer 2 explicitly features alligators, panthers, sharks, flamingos Confirmed Source: Trailer 2 |
ONLINE
| Spec | GTA V | GTA VI |
|---|---|---|
| Multiplayer mode | GTA Online (launched 1 Oct 2013, two weeks post-SP) | GTA Online II - launch timing TBC TBC |
| Lifetime online revenue (V) | $8B+ across 12 years | Sets a high bar Confirmed |
| Cross-progression with V | N/A | TBC - Rockstar has hinted at no carryover TBC |
PRICING
| Spec | GTA V | GTA VI |
|---|---|---|
| Standard edition launch price (US) | $59.99 | $79.99 Confirmed Source: Take-Two press release |
| Ultimate edition launch price (US) | N/A | $99.99 Confirmed Source: Take-Two press release |
| Pre-order incentives at launch | Cash bonuses, vehicle skin | Vintage Vice City Pack; digital pre-orders include one month of GTA+ Confirmed Source: Take-Two press release |
STORY
| Spec | GTA V | GTA VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main story length (avg) | ~31 hours | TBC - RDR2 was ~50, V was ~31 TBC |
| Heist missions | 5 major heists | Bonnie & Clyde framing strongly hints at heist-driven plot Estimated |
SALES
| Spec | GTA V | GTA VI |
|---|---|---|
| First-week sales record | $800M (24 hours), $1B (3 days) | Industry analysts widely expect new records Estimated |
// METHODOLOGY
GTA V values are sourced from Rockstar's own retrospective material, public sales reports, and Take-Two earnings disclosures. GTA VI values are sourced from official Rockstar Newswire posts, the two trailers (Dec 2023, May 2025), Take-Two earnings calls, and tier-1 reporting (Bloomberg / Schreier byline, IGN, Polygon, Eurogamer).
Where Rockstar has not yet confirmed a spec, we mark it TBC rather than guess. Estimated entries draw on Rockstar's prior-game precedent and are explicitly tagged. Read our full editorial standards.
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Edition And Retailer Links
Official GTA VI pre-orders are live. Take-Two lists Standard at $79.99 US and Ultimate at $99.99 US. Orders before November 20 include the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital pre-orders include one month of GTA+, preload starts November 12, and Rockstar Store says physical boxes contain a download code rather than a disc. Verify local seller, delivery, refund, stock and bundle details on the final store page before checkout.
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