Grand Theft Auto VI is confirmed for a Fall 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Rockstar Games and published by Take-Two Interactive, GTA 6 will be the first new entry in the mainline Grand Theft Auto series since GTA 5 launched in September 2013, ending a 13-year gap between numbered releases. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has described it as the most expensive entertainment production ever undertaken, with a development budget that dwarfs the $265 million GTA 5 spent in 2013.
The game introduces dual protagonists for the first time in franchise history, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, operating across the State of Leonida, a fictionalized version of South Florida anchored by a modernized Vice City. Below is every confirmed detail, organized by what Rockstar and Take-Two have stated on record.
1. Release Date | Fall 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have confirmed Fall 2026 as the release window for GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The original target was Fall 2025. In January 2025, Take-Two shifted the game to its fiscal year ending March 2027, with public statements pointing to a holiday 2026 window. No specific calendar date has been officially announced as of May 2026.
The delay from 2025 to 2026 was announced without a stated reason, consistent with Rockstar's historically minimal public communication. Strauss Zelnick reiterated confidence in the Fall 2026 window on multiple earnings calls through Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. The game was not pushed to 2027.
Fall 2026
Confirmed launch window
PS5 + XSX|S
Confirmed platforms
PC TBD
Not announced
The current-gen exclusivity is intentional. GTA 5 launched in September 2013 on PS3 and Xbox 360, then received a PS4/Xbox One version in November 2014 and a PC version in April 2015 — an 18-month console-to-PC gap. GTA 6 is expected to follow a similar staggered model, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S absorbing the initial launch period before PC development completes.
2. Characters | Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos
GTA 6 marks the first mainline Grand Theft Auto game to feature a female protagonist. Lucia Caminos appears in the opening sequence of Trailer 1, shown in a prison work program in what appears to be the Florida Everglades, before reuniting with her partner in crime Jason Duval. Trailer 2, released in May 2025, confirmed both names on screen and showed extended sequences of the pair operating together across Vice City.
The dynamic between Jason and Lucia has been compared by multiple outlets to the Bonnie and Clyde reference in Trailer 1's opening voiceover: "I know you ain't running on me. We're like Bonnie and Clyde, but like, if they had a real shot at it." Rockstar has not released official biographical details for either character beyond what is shown in the trailers.
GTA 5's three-protagonist system was widely praised but criticized for diluting each character's story. Reducing to two in GTA 6 follows the pattern Rockstar established with Red Dead Redemption 2, where a single protagonist (Arthur Morgan) supported the deepest character writing in the studio's history. Two protagonists suggests a similar depth-over-breadth approach.
3. Map | State of Leonida and Vice City
The State of Leonida is GTA 6's open world, a fictionalized South Florida spanning urban Vice City, the rural Everglades interior, and coastal beach communities visible in both trailers. Vice City last appeared as a standalone setting in GTA: Vice City (2002) and GTA: Vice City Stories (2006). The 2026 version is substantially expanded and modernized to reflect contemporary South Florida.
Trailer 1 and Trailer 2 show a world with dense urban interiors, functioning businesses players can enter, and a level of environmental detail that exceeds anything in GTA 5's Los Santos. Trailers show convenience stores, strip malls, residential neighborhoods, highways running alongside canals, and a neon-lit downtown Vice City strip that references the original 2002 game's aesthetic while updating it with modern architecture.
One detail from Trailer 1 that generated significant analysis: a social media-style UI element appears briefly, showing an in-game NPC posting a clip of gameplay to what appears to be a fictional social platform. This suggests GTA 6's world will have a living NPC internet culture layer, a significant expansion beyond GTA 5's Lifeinvader parody platform.
4. Price | Take-Two's $80 Premium Signals
No official price has been announced for GTA 6 as of May 2026. However, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has made repeated public statements suggesting GTA 6 will be priced above the standard $70 for AAA titles. In a GamesIndustry.biz interview, Zelnick stated that a title of GTA 6's scale could justify a higher price point, citing the premium entertainment value consumers receive.
The prevailing industry expectation, reported by Bloomberg, IGN, and Kotaku, is an $80 standard edition. A $100 Deluxe or Special Edition with early access and digital bonuses is also widely anticipated, following the model Take-Two used for Red Dead Redemption 2 and the GTA 5 re-release.
EXPECTED: Standard Edition
$80
Base game, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
EXPECTED: Premium Edition
$100+
Early access, bonus content, digital extras
For context: the current standard for AAA games is $70, established by Sony with PS5 launch titles in 2020. At $80, GTA 6 would be the most expensive major console game ever sold at launch. Zelnick has defended this position by noting that the cost of gaming entertainment per hour is lower than movies or concerts, and that Rockstar delivers hundreds of hours of content.
5. PC Release | No Date, Historical Pattern Points to 2027 or Later
Rockstar has not announced a PC release date for GTA 6. Based on the studio's historical release cadence, a PC version is expected but not guaranteed within 12 months of the console launch.
The pattern from prior Rockstar titles makes the gap clear:
| Title | Console Launch | PC Launch | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA 5 | Sept 2013 (PS3/360) | April 2015 | 19 months |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | Oct 2018 (PS4/Xbox One) | Nov 2019 | 13 months |
| GTA 6 | Fall 2026 (PS5/XSX|S) | Not announced | Expected 12-24 months |
If Rockstar follows the RDR2 model (13-month gap), a PC release in late 2027 is the earliest realistic window. If they follow the GTA 5 model (19-month gap), it slides to mid-to-late 2028. PC hardware requirements have not been released. Given the engine demands shown in both trailers, a high-end RTX 4080 or equivalent is expected to be the recommended spec.
6. GTA Online | What Rockstar Has and Has Not Confirmed
GTA 5's online component, GTA Online, launched in October 2013 as a free addition to GTA 5 and has since become the franchise's primary revenue driver, generating an estimated $1 billion or more annually through Shark Card microtransactions. GTA 6 will include a next-generation online mode, though Rockstar has released no structural details.
What Take-Two has confirmed: GTA 6's online component is described internally as a "living, breathing world" and a major strategic priority. Strauss Zelnick has indicated the online mode will be a significant separate experience from the story campaign, consistent with GTA 5's approach but built on the larger Leonida world.
The scale of GTA 6 Online's eventual player economy is significant. If it captures even 25% of the GTA 5 Online player base at launch and monetizes at a similar rate, it would represent one of the largest single-title revenue events in gaming history. Take-Two's stock pricing since the 2023 trailer announcement reflects this expectation — the company's market cap has remained elevated in anticipation of the multiplier effect a successful GTA 6 Online launch would create.
For more details on Take-Two's financial position heading into the GTA 6 launch, see Take-Two Earnings Before GTA VI Preorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 is confirmed for Fall 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar and Take-Two have not announced a specific calendar date as of May 2026.
What platforms is GTA 6 coming to?
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch. PC has not been announced. Based on past Rockstar releases, a PC version is expected 12-24 months after the console launch.
Who are the characters in GTA 6?
GTA 6 has two protagonists: Jason Duval (male) and Lucia Caminos (female). Lucia is the first female protagonist in a mainline GTA game. Both operate as a criminal duo in the State of Leonida.
How much will GTA 6 cost?
No official price has been announced. Industry reporting and Take-Two CEO statements strongly suggest an $80 standard edition, above the current $70 AAA standard. A premium edition at $100 or more is also expected.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Rockstar has not announced a PC version. Based on prior releases (GTA 5 had a 19-month console-to-PC gap, RDR2 had 13 months), a PC release in 2027 or 2028 is the most likely window.
What is the State of Leonida in GTA 6?
The State of Leonida is GTA 6's fictional version of South Florida, including Vice City (based on Miami), the Everglades interior, and coastal communities. Rockstar describes it as the largest open world they have ever built.
This article will be updated when Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive release new information. Last updated May 11, 2026. Reported by Jack Sterling, Gaming Correspondent. For the full hub with related coverage, see the GTA 6 complete guide.