Everything we know about GTA 6 so far

Protagonists:

• Lucia – The series' first female mainline protagonist, offering a new take on the franchise.
  

• Jason – Lucía's crime-and-romance partner, providing a dual-protagonist narrative with built-in tension and chemistry.
  

• The two share hints of a Bonnie-and-Clyde-like saga of high-rolling crime thrills.
  

Setting:

• Located in Leonida, an idealized rendition of Florida, and with Vice City as the central urban location.
  

• The map boasts a tremendous diversity of landscapes, ranging from beaches, swamps, and country to city sprawl.
  

• The major element is the expansion of size and complexity of the map over GTA titles past, and Rockstar hailing a "living world" where there are details at every corner.
  

Release date:

• GTA 6 is officially set to release on May 26, 2026.
  

• Although Fall 2025 was initially mentioned as the target window, Take-Two Interactive has now confirmed the updated launch date.
  

Confirmed platforms:

• PlayStation 5
  

• Xbox Series X|S
  

• No mention yet of a PC release, but it’s likely that a version will be released post-launch, as was the case with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
  

Estimated price:

• Standard edition expected to retail for around $69.99 to $79.99.
  

• Special/Collector’s editions could range from $89.99 to $129.99 USD, including bonus content such as in-game items, maps, or physical collectibles
  

• Final prices will be confirmed closer to launch, with possible region-specific pricing.
  

Game world and details:

• Referenced as Rockstar's "largest and most immersive" open world to date, potentially larger than GTA V's map when added together with all regions.
  

• Realistic environmental details, such as day/night cycles, advanced weather, and wildlife such as alligators and flamingos.
  

• Crowd density and vehicle diversity will be boosted for a more realistic and immersive world.
  

• Dynamic NPCs, with realistic behaviors and interactions, adding to a lively and responsive world.
  

• New social media systems within the game mocking real-world platforms (Instagram, TikTok) will have gameplay and narrative impacts.
  

• More cinematic narrative, with Rockstar urging for very intense and emotional character development.
  

Tone and themes:

• Narrowly focused on contemporary satire, GTA 6 will take a lot from today's social media culture, influencer celebrity, and viral criminality.
  

• The narrative will touch on themes of crime, wealth, and ambition with a definite reference to the chaotic life of contemporary Florida, particularly in cities such as Miami.
  

• The game world will include news reports, parody advertisements, and player-generated media, all hinting at Rockstar's satirical commentary on modern society.