GTA 6 Ultimate Guide: Release Date, Map, Characters, Gameplay, Price, and Everything We Know (Live)
The definitive GTA 6 info hub: Nov 19 launch, $79.99/$99.99, Leonida & Vice City, dual protagonists, the Criminal Record system, six-star wanted levels, and dozens of activities. Continuously updated — the baseline page for pre-release facts.
Overview
The facts (confirmed): Launching November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Standard $79.99 / Ultimate $99.99. Pre-orders opened June 25 and passed 4.5M units by Aug 28. No PC date has ever been announced (October reporting pointed at early 2027; a history-based estimate points at early 2028 — neither is official). Digital preload begins November 12, with a reported ~210GB PS5 install (store-backend reading, unannounced). Ratings are settled: ESRB M, PEGI 18, CERO Z, Korea 19+.
The world: Leonida (Florida-inspired) and Vice City (Miami-inspired) — Rockstar's largest open world ever, with NPC ecosystems that shift by neighborhood and hour.
The characters: Dual protagonists Jason (ex-military, frontal-combat specialist) and Lucia (methodical). More in our character database.
The systems (from the Aug 27 Extended Look): seamless dual-protagonist switching; a Criminal Record system where masks, torched cars, and outfit changes affect heat and story branches; six-star wanted levels with flanking AI; deeper vehicles (fuel, battery, trunk, lockpicking, trackers); dozens of activities from basketball to VR minigames (activities database); and an in-game social media system with livestreaming.
Pre-launch timeline: pre-orders Jun 25 → Extended Look Aug 27 → launch trailer Oct 15 → Sony / Take-Two earnings Nov 5-9 → preload Nov 12 → Heat night & the rumoured review embargo Nov 18 → launch Nov 19.
More from us: Final countdown calendar · Launch trailer · Breakdown 1: dual protagonists · Breakdown 2: Leonida · Breakdown 3: heists & activities · Pre-order guide · PC guide · Interactive map
FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — no PC at launch. Digital preload opens November 12.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
Standard is $79.99 and Ultimate is $99.99. Ultimate adds exclusive story missions, a limited vehicle set, double Online starting funds, and exclusive outfits.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Rockstar has never given a PC date. October reporting pointed at January-March 2027, while an estimate based on Rockstar's historical gaps points to early 2028 — neither is official. See our PC release date guide.
Where is GTA 6 set?
The fictional state of Leonida (Florida-inspired), centered on Vice City (Miami-inspired) — Rockstar's largest open world ever.
Does GTA 6 have two protagonists?
Yes. Jason and Lucia are seamlessly switchable dual protagonists — a series first — with the other character carrying on autonomously.