Grand Theft Auto VI

Grand Theft Auto VI (stylised as GTA VI) is an upcoming open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games and published by Take-Two Interactive. Announced via a landmark first trailer in December 2023, the game is the eighth main entry and direct successor to the all-time best-selling Grand Theft Auto V (2013). It is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

The game introduces Lucia as the franchise's first playable female protagonist in the mainline series, accompanied by a male co-protagonist named Jason. Set in a fictionalised version of Miami and surrounding Florida, the game world — called Leonida — is the largest environment Rockstar has ever constructed.

As of February 2026, GTA VI is generating one of the largest pre-release conversations in gaming history. The primary topic is pricing: retailer leaks have placed the base edition between $89.99 and $124.19 in the US, £60.99 and £89.99 in the UK, and as high as ₹12,000 in India — none confirmed by Rockstar or Take-Two.

Rockstar confirmed November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in the second official trailer (May 2025). The date makes GTA VI a major holiday season title positioned to dominate the 2026 Q4 gaming market.

A PC version has not been dated. Rockstar historically releases PC editions of GTA games 12–24 months after console launches; a PC release could arrive in late 2027 or early 2028.

A wave of unverified retailer listings has ignited a global conversation about whether the industry is on the cusp of a permanent step-up from the $70/£70 standard established in 2020.

Digital storefront Loaded (formerly CDKeys) briefly listed the Xbox Series X/S version at £89.99 in the UK and $124.19 in the US, as reported by Insider Gaming. A separate PC listing appeared at £60.99. Beebom reported the US listing initially showed $89.99 before being lowered.

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Loaded (formerly CDKeys) briefly listed the Xbox Series X/S version of GTA 6 at £89.99 for the UK, with a US listing showing $124.19.

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A wave of unverified pricing leaks has Indian gamers bracing for what could be the most expensive mainstream game launch in the country's history.

GTA VI is set in Leonida, a fictional US state inspired by Florida, encompassing Vice City — a modern reimagining of the Miami-inspired city from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) — alongside surrounding regions and coastal areas.

• Vice City metro area — dense urban environment, neon-lit beachfront, luxury real estate
• Port Leonida — industrial docklands and shipping facilities
• Rural Leonida — Everglades-style swamplands, trailer parks, small towns
• Keys-inspired islands — coastal archipelago accessible by boat and aircraft

The setting is designed to explore contemporary American excess, social media culture, and economic inequality — themes signalled in the first trailer through viral video aesthetics and commentary on content creation.

GTA VI marks a historic first: Lucia is the franchise's first female protagonist, appearing alongside male co-protagonist Jasonin what the trailer frames as a Bonnie-and-Clyde dynamic.

Based on official trailers and the 2022 development leaks, GTA VI is expected to feature:

• Open world — Leonida state with dynamic weather, traffic, and NPC routines
• Dual-protagonist switching — Seamless transitions between Lucia and Jason
• Evolved combat — Refined shooting and cover mechanics building on Red Dead Redemption II
• Heists and missions — Multi-stage criminal operations
• Vehicle customisation — Cars, boats, and aircraft with expanded options
• GTA Online successor — New multiplayer experience evolving the GTA V model

GTA VI entered full production around 2018–2019 following Red Dead Redemption II. Development spans approximately 8 years with an estimated budget exceeding $2 billion in development and marketing.

GTA VI holds the top spot on Metacritic's “Most Anticipated” charts since Trailer 1. Pre-order interest across all major platforms is significant, with analysts predicting record-breaking day-one sales.

However, the pricing controversy has tempered the excitement in price-sensitive markets including India, Brazil, and Southeast Asia, where consumers fear a price above $69.99/£69.99 would represent a serious accessibility barrier.

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GTA VI will be the defining commercial event of 2026 in entertainment. The pricing question is secondary to the certainty that it will break every sales record.

1. Insider Gaming — Loaded / CDKeys lists GTA 6 at £89.99 and $124.19, February 2026
2. Beebom — GTA 6 pricing speculation for India reaches ₹6,999, February 2026
3. Rockstar Games — Official GTA VI Trailer 1, December 5, 2023
4. Rockstar Games — Official GTA VI Trailer 2, May 2025
5. Take-Two Interactive — Earnings Call Q2 FY2026, Strauss Zelnick pricing comments