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Straight from Rockstar
17 location breakdowns and 15 news posts come straight from Rockstar pages, trailers, screenshots and artwork.
Sources
GTA VI SOURCES
Every Rockstar post, trailer shot, screenshot and fan find behind the Leonida Intel map, in one place. Dig in, follow the links and tell us what we missed.
By the numbers
- Location breakdowns
- 22
- From official material
- 17
- Official news posts
- 15
- Outside analysis
- 5
- Trailer shots
- 5
- Fan and press finds
- 5
- Open questions
- 1
- Last updated
- 3 November 2026
Fan-mapped
Fan detective work
4 breakdowns come from fans matching skylines and tracing roads in the footage. Clever stuff, and every one is clearly badged.
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Official material
Rockstar pages, trailers, screenshots and press-kit art.
Start hereOpen questions
Long shots and disputed spots where one good source could settle it.
Start hereJust updated
Fresh breakdowns, handy after a new trailer, screenshot drop or big story.
Quick guide: Confirmed means Rockstar said it. In the trailers means you can see it on screen. Fan-mapped means fans pieced it together. Rumour means nothing official yet.
Official news
Latest from Rockstar
Every recent Rockstar announcement in one place: what was announced, the key facts and what's still to come.
Media
Official GTA VI site refresh
Rockstar's current GTA VI page uses Only In Leonida as the Leonida navigation label, exposes Explore More with People and Places beneath it, and connects the cover-art video, artwork downloads, and live pre-order links.
- Key facts
- The page labels, media sections, console platforms and pre-order timing all come straight from Rockstar.
- Still to come
- A PC version and the full map.
Pre-orders
Newswire: pre-orders live from June 25
Rockstar says GTA VI pre-orders began June 25 for the listed console platforms. This is the current retail timing baseline.
- Key facts
- Pre-orders are officially open, and the June 25 start date comes straight from Rockstar.
- Still to come
- Delivery and stock vary by retailer, and there's no PC version yet.
Pre-orders
Take-Two: Standard, Ultimate, bonus and preload details
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 10, and Rockstar Store says physical boxes contain a download code rather than a disc.
- Key facts
- The US Standard and Ultimate prices, Vintage Vice City Pack, one-month GTA+ digital bonus, preload date (since moved to November 10), and code-in-box physical format are official corporate retail details.
- Still to come
- Prices, delivery dates and bundles vary by store and country.
Pre-orders
Rockstar Store GTA VI buy page
Rockstar Store hosts the GTA VI buy page, edition comparison, pre-order controls, Vintage Vice City Pack note, preload date and physical code-in-box wording.
- Key facts
- Rockstar Store is Rockstar's own shop for the console launch, with the official edition comparison and code-in-box wording.
- Still to come
- Retailer stock and delivery vary by region, and there's no PC version yet.
Media
Official artwork and wallpaper drop
Rockstar's current media archive shows 11 videos, 70 screenshots, and 20 artwork or wallpaper downloads, including official cover art, Jason and Lucia key art, character art, and Leonida postcards.
- Key facts
- Every image and video here is official Rockstar media: characters, regions, screenshots and artwork straight from the source.
- Still to come
- The artwork is a teaser, so mission details are still under wraps.
Media
Official cover-art reveal video
Rockstar published the official GTA VI cover-art reveal video as part of the retail-phase media rollout.
- Key facts
- The cover art and the reveal video come straight from Rockstar.
- Still to come
- More gameplay and a PC version.
Release
Official GTA VI page
Rockstar's current GTA VI page lists the release date, the console platform line, official media links, and live pre-order links.
- Key facts
- GTA VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Still to come
- A PC release date and system requirements.
Platforms
Official Xbox Store listing
Microsoft's Xbox Store listing for GTA VI is live and points to Xbox Series X|S. It's the Xbox store page, not a full edition reveal.
- Key facts
- The Xbox Store listing exists, and Xbox Series X|S remains part of the official console platform line.
- Still to come
- Retailer stock varies by region, and there's no PC version yet.
Platforms
Official PlayStation GTA VI page
PlayStation's official GTA VI page lists PS5, says PS5 Pro Enhanced, and names DualSense haptic feedback, integrated controller speaker and Tempest 3D Audio support. Treat those as PlayStation page features, while exact frame-rate, resolution, ray tracing, storage size and graphics modes remain unannounced.
- Key facts
- The PlayStation page is a first-party platform-store source for PS5, the PS5 Pro Enhanced label, DualSense haptic feedback, integrated controller speaker and Tempest 3D AudioTech support.
- Still to come
- Frame rates, graphics modes and the install size.
Trailers
Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI Launch Trailer
Rockstar released the launch trailer on October 15 with no advance notice. It follows Jason and Lucia from an easy Vice City score into a statewide conspiracy and debuts Flower in a Hurricane by score composers Justice featuring Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
- Key facts
- The trailer, its October 15 release, the story synopsis, the Justice score credit and the song debut are first-party. The Rockstar page shows a Plays Best On PS5 badge and an ESRB Mature rating with Nudity and In-Game Purchases descriptors.
- Still to come
- Exact unlock times and the install size.
Media
Newswire: The Music of Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar named the first six in-game radio stations with celebrity hosts, confirmed on-demand podcasts, and said radio and podcasts can play on foot through in-game headphones connected to Jason and Lucia's phones.
- Key facts
- Six station names, their celebrity hosts and in-game host characters, the existence of on-demand podcasts for Jason and Lucia, and on-foot listening through in-game headphones are first-party. Audio previews exist on the official music page.
- Still to come
- Full station tracklists and the total number of stations.
Media
Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album
Rockstar and Atlantic Records announced a 34-track original album releasing November 19 alongside the game in digital, CD and vinyl formats. Nine singles are listed on the official music page and Justice are credited as score composers.
- Key facts
- Album title, label partner, track count, release date, formats and the nine named singles are first-party.
- Still to come
- The other 25 album tracks.
Trailers
Newswire: An Extended Look now playing
Rockstar's 26:48 gameplay presentation premiered on Netflix and then on YouTube and the GTA VI site. Rockstar says it was captured entirely from in-game footage on PlayStation 5.
- Key facts
- Everything visible in the video is official: cover shooting, driving, police pursuit, the six-star wanted system, switching between Jason and Lucia, body and appearance changes, and the activities shown. The PS5 capture statement is first-party.
- Still to come
- The full map, GTA Online plans and performance details. The 80-hour playthrough figure comes from a developer interview.
Pre-orders
Rockstar: pre-load from November 10, up to 212 GB
Rockstar moved digital pre-load to November 10: midnight local time on PS5 and 00:00 GMT worldwide on Xbox. Code-in-box copies reach retailers from November 12. The pre-load needs up to 212 GB depending on the device.
- Key facts
- The pre-load date and time, the boxed copy date and the maximum download size are first-party.
- Still to come
- The size of any day-one update and exact launch unlock times.
Pre-orders
Take-Two and Rockstar Store: pre-load from November 12
Take-Two's pre-order announcement and the Rockstar Store product page both fix digital pre-load for November 12, 2026, with physical code-in-box copies available from the same date. Rockstar moved digital pre-load to November 10 on 3 November.
- Key facts
- The pre-load date, the code-in-box physical format and the November 20 bonus deadline are first-party.
- Still to come
- The install size and exact unlock times.
Outside analysis
The best outside reads
Sharp breakdowns from the big outlets and the platform stores. Great context, with Rockstar's word still the final say.
Analysis
PlayStation and Xbox store listings: regional unlock times
Per-country PlayStation Store countdowns, matched by Xbox Store listings where checked, point to a midnight-local rolling unlock on November 19, starting in New Zealand at 11:00 UTC on November 18 and ending in Mexico City at 06:00 UTC on November 19.
- Why it's useful
- Planning your own launch night and understanding why US West Coast and Perth players unlock before local midnight.
- Worth knowing
- Store countdowns aren't a Rockstar statement and can still change before launch.
Analysis
Game Informer issue 382 cover story
A 14-page cover story with 12 new screenshots. Rockstar North co-studio head Aaron Garbut described the map as about twice the size of GTA V's and Rockstar's biggest by some degree, with more than 170 animal species, hurricanes and tropical storms, and a localised weather system.
- Why it's useful
- Relative map size, confirmed weather systems, animal counts and the activities list straight from Rockstar developers.
- Worth knowing
- These are developer quotes, so they're official, but the size comparisons are relative. No square-mile figure, mission count or frame-rate target was given.
Analysis
GamesBeat report: PC version planned for Q1 2027
GamesBeat reported on October 13, 2026 that Rockstar is planning a PC release in the first quarter of 2027, citing four anonymous sources. Rockstar did not comment before publication.
- Why it's useful
- The strongest reporting so far on when PC players might get the game.
- Worth knowing
- Four anonymous sources and no Rockstar comment. Rockstar and Take-Two haven't announced a PC version yet.
Analysis
Guardian GTA VI scam warning
The Guardian reports that scammers are using GTA VI hype to push fake beta access, pre-release traps and unsafe links. Worth a read before you pre-order.
- Why it's useful
- Spotting fake beta invites, cloned login pages, dodgy downloads, payment traps, APKs, PC installers and too-good-to-be-true key deals before you hand over any details.
- Worth knowing
- There is no GTA VI beta, early download, PC or mobile version. Anything offering one is a scam.
Analysis
Updated 20 June 2026
IGN cover-art panel breakdown
IGN has published a detailed cover-art analysis covering the nine-panel layout, Lucia and Jason, places, vehicles, Vice City callbacks, wildlife, props, and smaller visual clues. A great companion read, though it's IGN's take rather than Rockstar's word.
- Why it's useful
- Spotting details you might have missed: vehicle IDs, character references, possible places, Vice City callbacks and panel-by-panel clues.
- Worth knowing
- These are IGN's observations. They don't confirm Rockstar's gameplay systems, PC plans, final map details, character roles, local retailer stock, refund terms or extra bundles.
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Likely 12
Long shot 4
Status
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In the trailers 10
Fan-mapped 4
Rumour 1
Debunked 1
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Fan-mapped 4
Reported 0
Analysis 1
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On the map Ambrosia / Allied Crystal Belt Ambrosia Confirmed Rockstar Strong match
Ambrosia and Allied Crystal reference
Official material ties Ambrosia to Allied Crystal and biker influence, making the refinery belt one of the clearest industrial landmarks in Leonida.
Published by Rockstar. As solid as it gets for names, places and what you can see on screen. Exact map spots, rewards and hidden systems arrive with the game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Straight from Rockstar
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Ambrosia
On the map Boobie Ike Strip Club Vice City In the trailers Official screenshots and art Likely
Boobie Ike nightlife footprint
Boobie Ike is shown as a nightlife and local empire figure, making his venues strong anchors for Vice City activity mapping.
Rockstar screenshots and artwork. Great for the look and feel of a place and the people in it. It's marketing art, so gameplay details can differ in the final game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games character material
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official screenshots and art
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Vice City
On the map Dre'Quan Records Vice City In the trailers Official screenshots and art Likely
Dre'Quan Priest music scene
Dre'Quan Priest official material supports a record-label and performance route through Vice City's culture economy.
Rockstar screenshots and artwork. Great for the look and feel of a place and the people in it. It's marketing art, so gameplay details can differ in the final game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games character material
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official screenshots and art
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Vice City
On the map Flamingo Shallows Grassrivers In the trailers Official trailer Likely
Wetland wildlife frame
Official footage shows wetland bird life and shallow waterways, supporting a wildlife-focused discovery zone.
A shot from official footage. What's on screen is real; where it sits on the map is our best match. The official name, exact spot and how often you can visit are still to come.
- Source
- Official trailer footage
- Timestamp
- Trailer wildlife montage
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official trailer shot
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Grassrivers
On the map Gellhorn Motel Strip Port Gellhorn In the trailers Rockstar Likely
Port Gellhorn motel economy
Official wording and stills emphasise motel corridors, cheap tourism, and coastal decline around Port Gellhorn.
Published by Rockstar. As solid as it gets for names, places and what you can see on screen. Exact map spots, rewards and hidden systems arrive with the game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Straight from Rockstar
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Port Gellhorn
On the map Grassrivers Wetland Spine Grassrivers Confirmed Rockstar Strong match
Grassrivers wetland imagery
Official wetlands imagery repeatedly shows water channels, airboat traversal, predators, and mangrove-style vegetation.
Published by Rockstar. As solid as it gets for names, places and what you can see on screen. Exact map spots, rewards and hidden systems arrive with the game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Straight from Rockstar
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Grassrivers
On the map Hamlet Rural Settlement Kelly County Fan-mapped Community mapping Likely
Rural settlement placement
Small-town footage and road context support a rural settlement marker, though county placement remains inferred.
Fan detective work: skyline matching, road tracing and full map rebuilds from the footage. Not confirmed by Rockstar yet.
- Source
- Trailer analysis and community mapping
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Fan-mapped
- Our verdict
- Early days
- Region
- Kelly County
On the map Jason's Keys House Leonida Keys In the trailers Official trailer Likely
Jason home sequence
Jason is shown in a tropical house environment that visually aligns with the Keys and Brian Heder storyline material.
A shot from official footage. What's on screen is real; where it sits on the map is our best match. The official name, exact spot and how often you can visit are still to come.
- Source
- Trailer 2
- Timestamp
- 00:11
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official trailer shot
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Leonida Keys
On the map Kalaga Panther Trail Mount Kalaga In the trailers Official trailer Likely
Backcountry predator imagery
Predator footage supports a high-value wilderness trail marker in the northern park region.
A shot from official footage. What's on screen is real; where it sits on the map is our best match. The official name, exact spot and how often you can visit are still to come.
- Source
- Official trailer footage
- Timestamp
- Trailer wildlife montage
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official trailer shot
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Mount Kalaga
On the map Keys Causeway Drag Route Leonida Keys Fan-mapped Community mapping Long shot
Causeway traversal route
Bridge length, island spacing, and coastal road footage support a long high-speed route through the Keys.
Fan detective work: skyline matching, road tracing and full map rebuilds from the footage. Not confirmed by Rockstar yet.
- Source
- Public fan map consensus
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Fan-mapped
- Our verdict
- Early days
- Region
- Leonida Keys
On the map Leonida Keys Causeway Leonida Keys In the trailers Official trailer Likely
Keys bridge-and-island structure
Official material shows an island chain with long water crossings, strongly supporting a major Keys traversal route.
A shot from official footage. What's on screen is real; where it sits on the map is our best match. The official name, exact spot and how often you can visit are still to come.
- Source
- Official trailer and stills
- Timestamp
- Trailer 1 and Trailer 2 coastal sequences
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official trailer shot
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Leonida Keys
On the map Liberty City Launch-Map Rumour Off-map rumours Debunked Leonida Intel analysis Long shot
Open question
No current evidence for launch-map Liberty City
Rockstar's official public material focuses on Leonida. There is no solid public evidence for Liberty City as part of the launch map.
Our own read on the footage and the claims around it. Our take, not a Rockstar statement.
- Source
- Leonida Intel
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Leonida Intel analysis
- Our verdict
- Early days
- Region
- Off-map rumours
On the map Mount Kalaga National Park Mount Kalaga Confirmed Rockstar Strong match
Mount Kalaga official region entry
Rockstar confirms a northern wilderness region with trails, fishing, hunting, and backcountry geography.
Published by Rockstar. As solid as it gets for names, places and what you can see on screen. Exact map spots, rewards and hidden systems arrive with the game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Straight from Rockstar
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Mount Kalaga
On the map Ocean Drive Street Race Vice City Rumour Official trailer Long shot
Beachfront road geometry
The wide beachfront boulevard and high-visibility strip are strong candidates for early race and chase routes.
A shot from official footage. What's on screen is real; where it sits on the map is our best match. The official name, exact spot and how often you can visit are still to come.
- Source
- Official trailer and stills
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official trailer shot
- Our verdict
- Early days
- Region
- Vice City
On the map Port Gellhorn Coast Port Gellhorn Confirmed Rockstar Strong match
Port Gellhorn official region entry
Rockstar presents Port Gellhorn as a rough coastal economy with motels, shuttered attractions, strip malls, and industrial crime pressure.
Published by Rockstar. As solid as it gets for names, places and what you can see on screen. Exact map spots, rewards and hidden systems arrive with the game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Straight from Rockstar
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Port Gellhorn
On the map Raul Bautista Lockup Port Gellhorn In the trailers Official screenshots and art Likely
Raul Bautista heist setup
Official character material positions Raul Bautista around professional robbery work, making his lockup a natural fit for heist setup.
Rockstar screenshots and artwork. Great for the look and feel of a place and the people in it. It's marketing art, so gameplay details can differ in the final game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games character material
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official screenshots and art
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Port Gellhorn
On the map Real Dimez Club Circuit Vice City In the trailers Official screenshots and art Likely
Real Dimez music scene
Official Real Dimez material ties the duo to nightlife, performance, and social-video culture across Vice City.
Rockstar screenshots and artwork. Great for the look and feel of a place and the people in it. It's marketing art, so gameplay details can differ in the final game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games character material
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official screenshots and art
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Vice City
On the map Vice Beach Strip Vice City Confirmed Official screenshots and art Strong match
Press-kit beachfront alignment
Multiple official stills show a neon beachfront corridor with Ocean Drive-style hotels, dense crowds, and a strongly east-coast shoreline reference.
Rockstar screenshots and artwork. Great for the look and feel of a place and the people in it. It's marketing art, so gameplay details can differ in the final game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games media assets
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official screenshots and art
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Vice City
On the map Vice City Airport Corridor Vice City In the trailers Official screenshots and art Likely
Aviation and city approach corridor
Official urban and transport imagery suggests an airport approach corridor that will matter for traversal and business routes.
Rockstar screenshots and artwork. Great for the look and feel of a place and the people in it. It's marketing art, so gameplay details can differ in the final game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games media assets
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Official screenshots and art
- Our verdict
- More to come
- Region
- Vice City
On the map Vice City Core Vice City Confirmed Rockstar Strong match
Official Vice City location page
Rockstar names Vice City as the main urban hub and anchors several official scenes around its beaches, skyline, clubs, roads, and surrounding districts.
Published by Rockstar. As solid as it gets for names, places and what you can see on screen. Exact map spots, rewards and hidden systems arrive with the game.
- Source
- Rockstar Games
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Straight from Rockstar
- Our verdict
- Well backed
- Region
- Vice City
On the map Vice City Grid Reconstruction Vice City Fan-mapped Community mapping Likely
Vice City grid triangulation
Long-running public mapping work aligns skyline, road shape, and camera angles into a detailed fan-built city footprint.
Fan detective work: skyline matching, road tracing and full map rebuilds from the footage. Not confirmed by Rockstar yet.
- Source
- Community mapping thread coverage
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Fan-mapped
- Our verdict
- Early days
- Region
- Vice City
On the map Watson Bay Marina Belt Watson Bay Fan-mapped Community mapping Long shot
Community marina reconstruction
Public fan maps consistently reserve the bay and marina area east of the city for luxury water traffic and boating activity.
Fan detective work: skyline matching, road tracing and full map rebuilds from the footage. Not confirmed by Rockstar yet.
- Source
- Community map analysis
- Updated
- 2 May 2026
- How solid
- Fan-mapped
- Our verdict
- Early days
- Region
- Watson Bay