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PS5 and Xbox pre-order watch
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PS5
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release
When does GTA VI release?
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Rockstar Games has set Grand Theft Auto VI for November 19, 2026. Earlier Fall 2025 and May 26, 2026 targets are part of the delay history; see our Timeline page for the full sequence.
platforms
What platforms will GTA VI launch on?
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PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are the confirmed launch platforms. PC has not been announced. GTA V and RDR2 both reached PC after their console launches, but GTA VI has no official PC window right now.
Will GTA VI launch on PS5 Pro?
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PS5 Pro is part of the PS5 family, but Rockstar has not announced PS5 Pro-specific modes. Performance and fidelity options remain unconfirmed.
Is GTA VI confirmed for Switch 2?
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No. Only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are confirmed. A Nintendo platform is not expected.
characters
Who are the protagonists?
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Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval are the two confirmed protagonists. Rockstar officially describes Lucia as the first female protagonist in a mainline Grand Theft Auto since GTA 1. They form a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style duo.
Who voices Lucia?
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Rockstar has not officially announced the voice actress. Multiple credible outlets have reported Manni L. Perez in association with the role based on industry reporting, but until Rockstar confirms in official credits, treat it as unconfirmed.
Who voices Jason?
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Not officially confirmed by Rockstar. Community speculation and some industry reporting points to specific actors, but none are Rockstar-confirmed.
map
Where is GTA VI set?
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Leonida - a fictional state modeled heavily on Florida. The primary city is Vice City, a spiritual successor to the 2002 GTA: Vice City setting, but reimagined in a modern era. Other regions glimpsed include Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, Mount Kalaga, Kelly County, and the Grassrivers wetlands.
Will Vice City be the same as the 2002 game?
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No - the geography is re-imagined. Neighborhoods like Ocean View, Washington Beach, and Little Havana return in name and spirit, but the layout, scale, and specific landmarks are new.
How big is the map?
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Rockstar has not announced specific square-mileage figures. Community estimates based on trailer footage suggest it's significantly larger than GTA V's Los Santos & Blaine County, but smaller than RDR2's entire map. All figures remain speculative until Rockstar shares official data.
online
Will GTA Online progress carry over?
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Rockstar has not announced GTA VI Online transfer rules. Historically, Rockstar has not carried Online characters across mainline entries. Assume no transfer until Rockstar states otherwise.
Will there be a new online mode?
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A successor to GTA Online is strongly expected because of GTA Online's scale, but Rockstar has not confirmed GTA VI online launch timing, structure, progression, or crossplay.
Will there be crossplay?
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Crossplay between PS5 and Xbox is unconfirmed. GTA Online currently does not support crossplay between platforms. Policy may change for GTA VI Online.
pricing
How much will it cost?
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Pricing is unannounced. The current console market makes $69.99 or higher plausible, but Rockstar has not announced GTA VI pricing, editions, or pre-order bonuses.
Will there be a Collector's Edition?
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Rockstar has used collector-style releases before, including Red Dead Redemption 2's Collector's Box. No GTA VI collector's edition has been announced.
history
What happened with the 2022 data breach?
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In September 2022, a hacker (later identified as part of the Lapsus$ group) leaked over 90 early development videos and source code fragments. Rockstar confirmed the breach in a Newswire statement. The incident did not delay the game, but accelerated official messaging - Rockstar's Sept 2022 statement was the first formal acknowledgment of GTA VI's development. See our Development Timeline for detail.
business
How much did GTA VI cost to develop?
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Exact development and marketing costs are not public. Large online estimates circulate because of GTA VI's long cycle and scale, but Leonida Intel treats any precise budget number as unconfirmed.
content
Will there be single-player DLC?
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Uncertain. GTA V had no single-player DLC (Rockstar pivoted entirely to GTA Online content). Dan Houser's departure in 2020 and Rockstar's online-first strategy suggest the same pattern for GTA VI - but no decision has been confirmed.
How many story missions will there be?
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GTA V had ~80 main missions; RDR2 had ~110. Expect a similar scale. Specific count not confirmed.
Will there be a casino?
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Unconfirmed. GTA Online's Diamond Casino was a major update in 2019. Vice City's cultural inspiration (Miami) supports a casino or gambling venue, but none has been shown in official marketing.
logistics
Can I pre-load the game?
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Pre-load windows for Sony and Microsoft storefronts typically open 48–72 hours before launch. Specific pre-load dates will be announced by Rockstar closer to release.
Will it be rated M for Mature?
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Almost certainly yes, consistent with every mainline GTA. ESRB rating has not been formally assigned yet but 'M' is the safe assumption.
gameplay
Will there be character swapping like GTA V?
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With two protagonists confirmed (Lucia + Jason) and trailer footage hinting at cooperative heist sequences, some form of dual-protagonist mechanic is strongly expected. The exact structure (instant swap, mission-gated, or narrative-only) is unconfirmed.
Will there be cheat codes?
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Rockstar has not announced GTA VI cheat codes. The series has a long cheat-code history, but specific codes should be treated as unknown until launch.
economy
Can I own businesses / properties?
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GTA V and GTA Online both had extensive property and business systems. Community expectation is that GTA VI will expand both. No specific property mechanic has been confirmed.
world
What animals will be in the game?
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Rockstar footage and screenshots show or strongly imply several Leonida wildlife types, including alligators and birds. Our Animals database separates confirmed sightings from likely species.
audio
What's the soundtrack like?
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Trailer 1 used Tom Petty's 'Love Is a Long Road' - Rockstar-confirmed. Beyond that, specific licensed tracks are unannounced. Expect a heavy spread of Latin/reggaeton (for Vice City/Miami flavor), 80s nostalgia, modern pop, rap, and country.
meta
How do I know this site's info is accurate?
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Every confirmed claim links to its source (Rockstar Newswire, Take-Two filings, Bloomberg, Polygon, IGN, etc.). Every speculated claim is explicitly tagged 'SPECULATED'. We don't dress rumors as facts.
Regional retailer watch
Wishlist And Retailer Watch
The short answer: wishlist now, wait for Rockstar's official edition and pricing announcement before buying. These links keep the official stores and major retailers close.
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Amazon UK
GTA VI PS5 retailer watch
Retail search for future PS5 listings. Use after official sales open; not a live pre-order claim. Opens Amazon UK in GBP.
Amazon UK
GTA VI Xbox retailer watch
Retail search for future Xbox Series X|S listings. Use after official sales open; not a live pre-order claim. Opens Amazon UK in GBP.