The Vice City sign at sunset with a plane overhead — Grand Theft Auto VI
Counting down to launch day

Welcome back to Vice City

The countdown to Grand Theft Auto VI — landing in the state of Leonida on November 19, 2026. Every fact here is Rockstar-confirmed. No leaks, no fan fiction.

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Officially Confirmed

The facts, straight from Rockstar

Everything below is confirmed by Rockstar Games or Take-Two — from official trailers, press and earnings statements. Anything not yet official is left out on purpose.

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Release Date

November 19, 2026
Previously slated for 2025, then May 2026, now locked to Nov 19.Confirmed
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Launch Platforms

PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
A PC version is widely expected later — no official date yet.Confirmed
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Setting

The State of Leonida
A modern-day, Florida-inspired state. Vice City returns — present day, not the 1980s.Confirmed
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Protagonists

Lucia & Jason
Two playable leads, a criminal couple. Mid-mission character switching is confirmed.Confirmed
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Trailers

Two out so far
Trailer 1 (Dec 2023) and Trailer 2 (2025). More marketing expected as launch nears.Confirmed
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Studio

Rockstar Games
Published by Take-Two Interactive — the biggest entertainment launch of the decade.Confirmed
📦 Pre-Orders Open June 25, 2026

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Standard Edition
$79.99
The base game on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Ultimate Edition
$99.99
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The Leads

Two stories, one switch away

For the first time in the mainline series, you'll play a female lead — and swap between two protagonists on the fly.

Lucia Caminos training at a boxing gym — GTA 6
Series First
Playable Protagonist

Lucia
Caminos

The first non-optional female playable lead in a mainline GTA. Her story picks up after time in prison — and she's not done with the life that put her there.

Jason Duval beside a motorcycle in the Leonida Keys — GTA 6
Partner
Playable Protagonist

Jason
Duval

Lucia's partner in crime, tangled up with drug runners in the Leonida Keys. Together they're a modern Bonnie & Clyde working their way up.

The State of Leonida

Welcome to Leonida

Real locations Rockstar has officially revealed. Every shot below is an official screenshot — as more regions get shown, this gallery grows.

Vice City — GTA 6

Vice City

The Miami-analogue heart of the state.
Leonida Keys — GTA 6

Leonida Keys

The Florida Keys–inspired island chain.
The Grassrivers wetlands — GTA 6

The Grassrivers

Leonida's vast Everglades-style wetlands.
Port Gellhorn — GTA 6

Port Gellhorn

A gritty major port city.
Ambrosia — GTA 6

Ambrosia

A secondary city in the state.
Mount Kalaga National Park — GTA 6

Mount Kalaga

The state's national park & high ground.

Also confirmed across Leonida: Vice Beach, Little Haiti and Lake Leonida — official screenshots not yet released.

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Quick Answers

FAQ

When does GTA 6 come out? +
Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — the current official date from Rockstar and Take-Two, after earlier 2025 and May 2026 windows.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC? +
Not at launch. A PC version is widely expected later — following GTA V and RDR2 — but Rockstar has not announced a PC release date yet.
Where is GTA 6 set? +
In the fictional U.S. state of Leonida, inspired by modern-day Florida. Vice City (a Miami analogue) is the main urban center, set in the present day rather than the 1980s.
Who are the main characters? +
Two playable protagonists: Lucia Caminos (the series' first female lead) and Jason Duval. They're a criminal couple, and you can switch between them mid-mission.
When can I pre-order GTA 6? +
Pre-orders open June 25, 2026 on digital storefronts and at select retailers. The Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99. Join the Discord and we'll ping you the moment they go live.
How do I win a free copy of GTA 6? +
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Is this an official Rockstar site? +
No. This is an independent fan countdown hub. For official news always check Rockstar Games directly. We only publish Rockstar-confirmed facts, and all imagery is official Rockstar promotional material.