GTA 6 Release Date, Price, Map & Characters — Everything Confirmed So Far
GTA 6 release date, price, map, characters, and gameplay — everything confirmed so far. Complete overview of Grand Theft Auto VI launching November 19, 2026.
- •Releases November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only — no PC at launch
- •Standard Edition: $79.99. Ultimate Edition: $99.99 (5 extra vehicles, 2 weapons, exclusive shops)
- •Set in Leonida (modern Florida) — Vice City is the main hub, 6 regions, 700+ enterable interiors
At a Glance
| Detail | Info | |--------|------| | Release Date | November 19, 2026 | | Platforms at Launch | PS5, Xbox Series X|S (PC: 2027-2028) | | Standard Price | $79.99 / £69.99 | | Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | | Setting | Leonida (fictional Florida), centered on modern Vice City | | Protagonists | Jason Duval & Lucia Caminos (Bonnie & Clyde duo) | | Map Size | ~1.5-2× larger than GTA V (700+ enterable interiors) |
Release Timeline
| Date | Event | |------|-------| | Dec 2023 | Trailer 1, broke YouTube 24-hour record (90.4M views) | | May 2025 | Trailer 2, confirmed Jason & Lucia, revealed Leonida map | | Jun 25, 2026 | Pre-orders open worldwide | | Nov 12, 2026 | Digital pre-load begins | | Nov 19, 2026 | Launch day, midnight local time |
Pricing & Editions
Standard Edition, $79.99
The base game. No extras.
Ultimate Edition, $99.99
Includes everything in the Standard Edition plus:
| Category | Content | |----------|---------| | Vehicles | '95 Grotti Cheetah, '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy, Shitzu Squalo watercraft, Dinka Enduro motorcycle, Crest kayak | | Weapons | Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers (from Vercetti Estate), personalized pistols for both protagonists | | Shops | Rideout Customs (car mods), Sara's Unisex Salon (hair/makeup), Stock 305 (clothing), Electric Fang Tattoo (50+ designs), One-Eyed Willie's (off-road mods) | | Activities | Gang-compound raid mission, Classic Car Collection commission |
Pre-Order Bonus: Vintage Vice City Pack
- '55 Vapid Stanier sedan
- Shore Court garage (weapon locker + stolen goods stash)
- Retro outfits & hairstyles for Jason & Lucia
- Tommy Vercetti palm tree weapon pattern
Note: Physical edition contains a download code only, no disc.
The Protagonists
Jason Duval
Former soldier who grew up around criminals. After the army, he worked for drug runners in the Florida Keys. First main-series protagonist with a military background, expect tactical combat abilities.
Lucia Caminos
First female protagonist in a numbered GTA. Grew up in Liberty City, taught to fight by her father. Served time in Leonida Penitentiary. Puerto Rican/Latina descent.
Together: A modern Bonnie & Clyde story. The game focuses on their relationship and a "simple job gone wrong" that pulls them into a statewide criminal conspiracy.
The Map: State of Leonida
Leonida is a fictional version of modern-day Florida, much larger and denser than GTA V's Los Santos.
Six Confirmed Regions
| Region | Real Inspiration | Vibe | |--------|-----------------|------| | Vice City | Miami | Neon metropolis, beaches, downtown, Little Havana, Ocean Beach | | Leonida Keys | Florida Keys | Tropical island chain, bridges, smuggling routes | | Grassrivers | Everglades | Swamps, airboats, alligators, criminal hideouts | | Port Gellhorn | Gulf Coast industrial | Ports, biker gangs, cheap motels | | Ambrosia | Rural Florida | Small towns, factories, rail yards | | Mount Kalaga National Park | Florida highlands | Mountains, hunting, off-road trails |
Vice City Neighborhoods
Ocean Beach, South Beach, Little Havana, Little Haiti, Stockyard (Wynwood-style arts district), Venetian Islands, Port Vice City, International Airport.
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Key Gameplay has
- Dual protagonist switching, like GTA V, but more intimate (2 characters, not 3)
- Living open world, NPCs have daily routines, random events, interactive businesses
- In-game social media, viral videos, influencers, world events on your phone
- RDR2-style weapon loadout, limited carry, choose loadout before missions, weapon lockers
- Vehicle interior customization, new to the series
- Fishing, first time in GTA
- Fencing stolen goods, deposit at garages, sell to fences
- Gang compound raids, assault hideouts, escape with contraband
- Classic car restoration, find abandoned cars, restore them (like Forza Horizon barn finds)
- 700+ enterable interiors, clubs, malls, pawn shops, metro stations
- Dynamic weather, hurricanes, storms, heatwaves affect gameplay
Sources
This guide was compiled from multiple public sources. We cross-reference with 3+ sources before publishing.
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