Grand Theft Auto VI is Rockstar Games’ next open-world crime game. It returns to Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, a fictional take on Florida, and for the first time puts a playable duo at the center of the story. It is still a pre-release game, so everything below comes from official pages and one secondary source, and it’s labeled where that matters.
Game Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Game title | Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) |
| Platform | PlayStation 5 (PS5 Pro Enhanced) and Xbox Series X|S |
| Release date | November 19, 2026 |
| Genre | Action-adventure (Wikipedia), “Action & adventure” (Xbox), “Action” (PlayStation) |
| Developer | Rockstar Games |
| Publisher | Rockstar Games |
| File size | Not confirmed |
| Version or update | Not applicable before release |
| Languages | 13 supported languages per Xbox (list not given) |
| Players | Single-player |
| Age rating | ESRB rating pending, likely Mature 17+ |
About the Game
The official description puts you in Vice City, USA. Jason and Lucia expect the odds to be stacked against them, but a job that should have been easy goes wrong. They end up in a criminal conspiracy that spreads across the whole state of Leonida and have to rely on each other to survive.
Wikipedia adds some background. Jason Duval is a former Army soldier who worked for drug runners in the Leonida Keys. Lucia Caminos was in Leonida Penitentiary after a fight to protect her family. Wikipedia describes her as the first non-optional female lead in the main series. It also reports that the setting is Miami-inspired Vice City, plus areas such as Grassrivers and the Leonida Keys, inspired by the Everglades and the Florida Keys.
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Key Features
- Two playable leads, Jason and Lucia. You play from a third-person view as either character. Wikipedia reports you can split them up for solo activities or keep them together, and that their relationship depends on your choices and is optional.
- A Criminal Profile system (Wikipedia). It tracks each character’s reputation, such as whether crimes stay professional or turn needlessly violent, and the game reacts to that.
- Character customization and body changes (Wikipedia). You can change hair, clothes and accessories. Characters can gain or lose weight, and several days without sleep show on their faces.
- Free-roam activities (Wikipedia). Reported options include skydiving, scuba diving, basketball, wrestling and exercising, alongside the usual stealing cars, robberies and police chases.
- A social media app called Snapmatic (Wikipedia). It returns from GTA V as a parody of 2020s social media.
- An official soundtrack album. Rockstar lists Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album with 34 original tracks, arriving November 19.
- PS5-specific features (PlayStation). The page lists Tempest 3D Audio, fast SSD loading, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and DualSense speaker use.
Gameplay and Player Experience
The official pages confirm it is a single-player game and give the premise, but they don’t describe mission structure, progression or the full activity list. The details above come from Wikipedia, which draws on press coverage of Rockstar’s August 2026 “Extended Look.” PlayStation says that footage was captured entirely in-game on PS5. I haven’t played the game, so this isn’t a review, and I can’t say how any of it feels in practice.
Platform and Availability
- PlayStation: PS5 and PS5 Pro. PlayStation states it won’t be playable on PS4. The page also lists offline play and Remote Play support.
- Xbox: Xbox Series X|S, marked Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
- Rockstar’s own page: lists both consoles and marks PS5 as “Plays Best On.”
- Editions (US prices): Standard is $79.99. Ultimate is $99.99, and Xbox lists a $20 Ultimate upgrade. The Standard Edition includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, one month of GTA+, and a 7-day pre-load on PlayStation.
- Pre-order deadlines: Xbox says to buy before 19 November 2026 23:59:59 and redeem the GTA+ month within 180 days. PlayStation says to pre-order before November 20, 2026 and claim by March 31, 2027, and notes the subscription auto-renews unless cancelled.
- Physical copies: Wikipedia reports that physical versions will contain download codes instead of discs and arrive in stores November 12. Confirm with your retailer.
Check prices, editions and offers on Rockstar’s page, the PlayStation Store or the Xbox Store, since regional details can differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does GTA VI release?
November 19, 2026, per Rockstar, PlayStation and Xbox.
Which platforms is it on?
PS5 (including PS5 Pro) and Xbox Series X|S. PlayStation says there is no PS4 version. A PC release hasn’t been announced on the official pages.
Does GTA VI have multiplayer?
Xbox and PlayStation both describe it as a single-player experience. No online mode is confirmed in the sources I checked.
How much does it cost, and what are the editions?
In the US, Standard is $79.99 and Ultimate is $99.99. Ultimate adds extra in-game items, which Wikipedia lists as clothing, hairstyles, locations, missions, tattoos, vehicles and weapons.
What is the age rating?
It isn’t final. Both stores show “Rating Pending, Likely Mature 17+,” and Rockstar notes it may contain content inappropriate for children.
Final Overview
GTA VI is a single-player, open-world crime story with two leads, set in a Florida-inspired state, and it is confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. It may suit players who like the series’ satire and sprawling maps, or who want a story built around a partnership. File size, languages, the final age rating and a PC release are still unconfirmed, so check Rockstar’s official page before buying.
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