Updated October 16, 2026 · 7 min read
With about a month to go before launch, we already know a lot about GTA 6. Here is everything Rockstar has confirmed in one place: release date, price, map, characters, editions, soundtrack and what is still a mystery. Each topic links to a full guide.
Quick summary
- Release: November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- US price: $79.99 (Standard) and $99.99 (Ultimate)
- Setting: Leonida, inspired by Florida, home to Vice City
- Protagonists: Jason and Lucia
- Length: about 80 hours of campaign, per a Rockstar North lead
- No date yet: PC version and GTA Online
Release date and pre-load
- GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026
- Pre-loading starts on November 10 for digital copies
- Full details: GTA 6 release date, price and platforms
Platforms
- PS5 and Xbox Series X|S: confirmed
- PS5 Pro: carries the PS5 Pro Enhanced badge (see what changes)
- PC and Switch 2: not announced
- PS4 and Xbox One: not getting the game
- Not sure which console to pick? PS5 or Xbox for GTA 6
Price and editions
| Edition | US price | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $79.99 | Base game |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | Extra cars, weapons, businesses and outfits |
| Collector’s Box | $399 | Physical box with collectibles (game sold separately) |
- Pre-ordering any edition adds the Vintage Vice City Pack
- Ultimate Edition: is it worth it?
- The Collector’s Box
- The physical Standard Edition is a code in a box, not a disc
- Where to pre-order GTA 6
Map: Leonida and Vice City
The game takes place in Leonida, a state inspired by Florida. According to Rockstar, the map is roughly twice the size of GTA 5’s and is split into six regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga. Full guide: GTA 6 map.
Characters
- Jason and Lucia are the protagonists, a couple drawn into crime: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos
- Six supporting characters have their own official videos
Full profiles: Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre’Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Raul Bautista and Brian Heder.
Gameplay and new features
- A campaign of about 80 hours, according to Rockstar North (details)
- Non-lethal combat and suppressive fire
- Every new mechanic revealed so far
- Cars, bikes, boats and planes (vehicle list)
- How money works
- Hurricanes and weather in the Game Informer cover story
Music, radio and trailers
- Radio on foot and on-demand podcasts
- GTA VI: The Album, the official record
- The launch trailer
Guides to every station revealed: Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio, AfroBank FM, The Chamber 106.6, Flash FM and Dirty South Classics.
Setup: TV, console, headset and storage
- Best TV for GTA 6
- Best monitor for GTA 6
- Best headset for GTA 6
- Best controller for GTA 6
- Best soundbar for GTA 6
- How much storage GTA 6 needs
What we still do not know
- The GTA 6 Online release date
- Whether and when a PC version will come
- Official resolution and frame rate on each console
- The full list of cars, weapons and missions
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Pre-order GTA 6
The PS5 Standard Edition on Amazon includes the Vintage Vice City Pack when pre-ordered. Compare every edition and store.
$79.99 on Amazon, October 13, 2026. Prices can change.
More guides: every GTA 6 trailer · who are Jason and Lucia · gameplay details from the IGN interview · GTA 6 on PC and Switch 2
FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
$79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition in the US.
Is Vice City in GTA 6?
Yes. Vice City is the main city of Leonida, the state where the game takes place.
Is GTA 6 coming to PS4?
No. The game was announced only for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Sources: Rockstar Games, PlayStation Store and the Vice Wave FM guides linked above.
Images: Rockstar Games.
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