GTA 6: Everything Confirmed So Far

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Every fact below carries a status badge and a source. Confirmed means Rockstar, Take-Two, a platform store or a ratings board said it. Reported means it comes from an interview or an outlet's own reporting, and we name the outlet. We don't cover leaks, ever.

Quick answers

Release date and platforms

• Confirmed GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar press release
• Confirmed The date has moved twice: from the original fall 2025 window to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026. Rockstar said the extra time was to finish the game "with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve." Rockstar Newswire, Variety
• Confirmed Take-Two reaffirmed November 19 in its May 21 and August 7, 2026 results. Take-Two IR (May), Take-Two IR (Aug)
• Confirmed Rockstar's platform page lists only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There's no PS4 or Xbox One version, and the PlayStation Store FAQ says it isn't playable on PS4. Rockstar Support, PlayStation
• Confirmed The PlayStation Store lists the game as PS5 Pro Enhanced. Sony hasn't said what the enhancements are. The Xbox Store listing is tagged "Optimized for Xbox Series X|S." PlayStation, Xbox Store
• Confirmed Take-Two reports its next results on Monday, November 9, 2026 after US markets close, with a call at 4:30 p.m. ET. It's the last scheduled investor update before launch. Take-Two IR

Unlock times by region haven't been announced. We'll post them on the release date page as soon as Rockstar or the stores do.

Price and editions

• Confirmed Standard Edition: $79.99. Ultimate Edition: $99.99. Rockstar press release
• Confirmed The Ultimate Edition adds 16 bonus items, including vehicles, weapons, outfits and mod shops. Rockstar names the '95 Grotti Cheetah and the Rideout Customs Mod Shop as examples. Rockstar Support
• Confirmed Standard owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately at any time on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store. Rockstar Support
• Confirmed There's no physical Ultimate Edition. Physical Standard owners can add the upgrade digitally. Rockstar Support
• Confirmed Physical copies contain a download code. "A disc will not be included in the box." Rockstar Support

Full breakdown and which one to buy: GTA 6 editions compared.

Pre-orders, pre-load and bonuses

• Confirmed Pre-orders opened at midnight local time on June 25, 2026 on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store and retailers. Rockstar press release
• Confirmed Vintage Vice City Pack: included with pre-orders and purchases of either edition made before November 20, 2026. It has a '55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and garage, outfits and hairstyles, and an exclusive weapon pattern. Rockstar Support
• Confirmed Digital pre-orders include one free month of GTA+, redeemable right away. It covers GTA Online perks and the GTA+ Games Library, which includes GTA V. On PlayStation it must be claimed by March 31, 2027. Rockstar press release, PlayStation
• Confirmed Pre-load starts at local midnight on November 12, 2026. Codes redeemed before launch can pre-load from that point too. Rockstar Support
• Confirmed Physical copies ship and are available for store pickup from November 12. Rockstar Support
• Confirmed PlayStation codes are region-locked; Xbox codes aren't. Rockstar recommends buying from a retailer in the same country as your console account. Rockstar Support

Story and characters

• Confirmed You play as Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. In Rockstar's words, "an easy score goes wrong" and the pair end up in a criminal conspiracy that stretches across the state of Leonida. Rockstar press release
• Confirmed Supporting characters profiled by Rockstar: Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, Real Dimez (Bae-Luxe and Roxy), Raul Bautista and Brian Heder. Rockstar: Only in Leonida
• Confirmed You can switch between Jason and Lucia, as shown in the Extended Look. Official video, SVG
• Confirmed The October 15 launch trailer shows Lucia wearing a monitoring ankle bracelet and Jason talking about life after the military. Launch trailer, gHacks

Character profiles: GTA 6 characters.

Setting: Vice City and Leonida

• Confirmed The game is set in the fictional US state of Leonida, centred on Vice City. Rockstar press release
• Confirmed Regions Rockstar has shown: Vice City, the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park. Rockstar: Only in Leonida
• Reported Game Informer's September 29 cover story, built on developer interviews, says Rockstar aimed to recreate Florida's ecology and culture as closely as it could. Game Informer

Rockstar hasn't published a full map or an official map size. Region guide: GTA 6 locations.

Gameplay Rockstar has shown

Everything in this first list appears in Rockstar's own videos: the 26-minute Extended Look (August 27) and the launch trailer (October 15).

• Confirmed The Extended Look premiered on Netflix on August 27, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET, then on Rockstar's YouTube channel at 9 p.m. ET. Kotaku
• Confirmed Cover-based shooting, with peek-and-shoot behind walls. SVG, Red Bull
• Confirmed Car and dirt-bike racing. SVG, Red Bull
• Confirmed Robbing convenience stores, gas stations and phone shops. SVG
• Confirmed Two ways to steal a car: quietly with a shim, or fast and loud by smashing the window. SVG
• Confirmed Side activities on screen: kayaking, parasailing, basketball, scuba diving and a bench-press gym minigame. SVG, Red Bull

These come from interviews with Rockstar staff. They're solid, but we label them Reported until we see them in an official Rockstar post.

• Reported Diet, exercise and sleep change how Jason and Lucia look. Rockstar to Dazed, August 2026. GamesRadar+
• Reported More activities named in Game Informer's cover story: zoo visits, off-road racing, wrestling, pool and mini-golf. GamesRadar+
• Reported An expanded weather system and a dedicated team writing pedestrian dialogue. Game Informer, September 2026. GamesRadar+
• Reported No microtransactions and no generative AI in the single-player game, per Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson on the Kinda Funny Gamescast. Stevivor

Music and radio

• Confirmed Rockstar revealed the first six radio stations and their on-air hosts on October 8, 2026. Rockstar: Music of GTA VI, Rockstar Newswire

The "Reported as" column comes from DJ Mag, not Rockstar.

• Confirmed Podcasts are on demand for the first time in the series. You can listen to radio and podcasts on foot through headphones or earbuds connected to the in-game phone. Rockstar: Music of GTA VI, Game Informer
• Confirmed Justice composed the official score. Their single "Flower in a Hurricane," with Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, debuted with the launch trailer. Rockstar: Music of GTA VI
• Confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album has 34 original tracks and releases November 19 on digital, CD and vinyl. Rockstar: Music of GTA VI, Gematsu

Age ratings

• Confirmed ESRB: M (Mature 17+) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, and Use of Drugs and Alcohol. Interactive element: In-Game Purchases. ESRB
• Reported South Korea's Game Content Rating Board gave it an adults-only rating on October 16, 2026. Sports Kyunghyang

GTA Online

• Confirmed Rockstar's pre-order press release describes GTA 6 as "a single-player experience" and doesn't mention an online mode. The PlayStation Store FAQ says the same, and the Xbox Store lists "Single player." Rockstar press release, PlayStation, GamesRadar+
• Confirmed The ESRB listing includes In-Game Purchases. Rockstar hasn't said what those will be. ESRB

Rockstar hasn't announced when, or in what form, online play arrives.

PC version

• Confirmed No PC version has been announced. Rockstar's platform page covers PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Rockstar Support
• Reported Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told Bloomberg in May 2026 that "Rockstar always starts on console." TechRadar
• Reported Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball posted on October 7 that GTA 6 "will not be streaming exclusively or to PC." Dexerto
• Reported GamesBeat reported on October 13, citing four anonymous sources, that a PC version is planned for early 2027. Rockstar didn't comment. Dexerto, summarising GamesBeat

We track every official PC statement on the PC release page.

Trailers and official videos

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Merch and collector's items

• Confirmed The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection is a $399.99 merch set on the Rockstar Store. It does not include the game ("sold separately"). It ships from November 19 and includes a Macca the Gator figure, Oakley Frogskins sunglasses, a New Era hat, a Leonida Keys crossbody bag and smaller items. Rockstar Store

Not confirmed yet

Rockstar hasn't announced any of these. If you see them stated as fact elsewhere, check the source.

• Regional unlock times for November 19
• A PC version or PC release date
• GTA Online for GTA 6: what it is or when it launches
• Map size or a full official map
• Playtime and number of story missions
• What the PS5 Pro enhancements are
• File size or how much storage you need
• The full voice cast and the complete radio station list