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What We Know About GTA VI: The Complete Summary

Everything confirmed about Grand Theft Auto VI in one place — setting, characters, gameplay, platforms, and release date.

Everything We Know About GTA 6

Grand Theft Auto VI is the most anticipated game of the decade. After years of speculation, Rockstar Games has confirmed the setting, characters, release date, and key gameplay features through two official trailers and press materials. This guide summarizes everything confirmed so far.

Release Date and Platforms

GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar confirmed this date alongside the second trailer in May 2025. No PC version has been announced for launch, though based on Rockstar's history, a PC release is expected to follow 12-18 months later. Read our GTA 6 PC release guide for detailed predictions.

For full details on the release, visit our GTA 6 release date page.

Setting: The State of Leonida

GTA 6 is set in Leonida, a fictional state inspired by Florida. This is the largest map Rockstar has ever built, featuring six diverse counties:

• Vice-Dale County: Home to Vice City, the reimagined urban center with art deco towers and neon nightlife
• Kelly County: Wetlands and swamps inspired by the Everglades, with airboats and alligators
• Leonard County: Rural farmland and agricultural areas
• Mariana County: Barrier islands and the Leonida Keys, connected by bridges
• Ambrosia County: Industrial zone with factories and shipping ports
• Lummox County: Untamed wilderness and Mount Kalaga

Explore every confirmed location on our interactive map of Leonida, or read our world guide for details on all six counties. Browse the locations database for specific places, or check our map size guide for how Leonida compares to GTA V's map.

Characters: Lucia and Jason

For the first time in the main GTA series, the story centers on a criminal couple rather than a lone protagonist. Lucia and Jason are inspired by Bonnie and Clyde, and their relationship is the emotional core of the game.

• Lucia: The first female protagonist in the main GTA series, introduced in what appears to be a prison setting
• Jason: Her partner, shown alongside her in romantic, social, and criminal contexts

Read our complete Lucia and Jason character guide for everything we know. Browse the full character database for all confirmed characters, including supporting cast like Real Hustle Lad.

Gameplay Features

Based on trailer footage, GTA 6 introduces several new gameplay elements:

• Dual protagonists: Switch between Lucia and Jason with intertwined storylines
• Swimming: Underwater swimming is confirmed for the first time in the series
• Living wildlife: Alligators, flamingos, and birds populate the world
• Nightlife: Enterable clubs, beach parties, and social spaces with dense NPC crowds
• Robbery mechanics: Convenience store holdups and heist-style missions
• Social media: An in-game phone and social media system reflecting modern digital culture
• Vehicle combat: Passengers can fire weapons from moving vehicles

Read our gameplay mechanics guide for full details on each confirmed feature.

Vehicles

GTA 6 features a diverse vehicle roster including sports cars, supercars, motorcycles, boats, and utility vehicles. The Florida-inspired setting means water vehicles play a larger role than in previous entries. Browse the complete vehicle database for every confirmed vehicle, compare them with our comparison tool, or check the fastest vehicles ranking.

Weapons

The weapon roster includes pistols, shotguns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, melee weapons, and thrown explosives. Browse the weapon database for every confirmed weapon, or check the highest damage weapons ranking.

Trailers

Two trailers have been released so far:

• Trailer 1 (December 4, 2023): Introduced Lucia, Jason, and Vice City, breaking YouTube records
• Trailer 2 (May 6, 2025): Revealed gameplay footage, nightlife, wildlife, and the November 2026 release date

Read our Trailer 1 breakdown and Trailer 2 breakdown for frame-by-frame analysis of every detail. Visit our trailers page for all trailer content.

Soundtrack

The GTA 6 soundtrack is expected to feature multiple radio stations covering pop, hip-hop, Latin music, electronic dance, rock, and country. The Florida setting opens up musical genres that previous GTA games could not explore. Read our soundtrack guide for everything known so far.

Key Takeaways

• GTA 6 releases November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
• The game is set in Leonida, a Florida-inspired state with six diverse counties
• Lucia and Jason are the first dual protagonists, a criminal couple inspired by Bonnie and Clyde
• New gameplay features include swimming, living wildlife, enterable nightlife, and vehicle combat
• The map is the largest Rockstar has ever built, far exceeding GTA V
• Two trailers have been released, with more expected before launch

Browse the complete GTA 6 database, read our other guides, or check the latest news for more information.

Last updated: 2026-09-06

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