GTA 6: What we know so far

Updated June 25, 2026 7 min read By the HowToPlayHub team

The biggest open-world crime game in years is almost here. Here's a clear, no-hype rundown of everything that's actually been confirmed — so you walk into Leonida knowing exactly what you're getting into.

Release dateNovember 19, 2026

— days to go

01The basics

After an earlier window, the launch settled on November 19, 2026. It arrives first on current-gen consoles, with a PC version confirmed but expected later rather than at launch.

ReleaseNov 19, 2026

PlatformsPS5 · Xbox Series X/S

PCConfirmed, later

PlayersTwo protagonists

02Where it's set

The game returns to Leonida, a fictional state inspired by modern-day Florida, centred on a reimagined Vice City. Expect sun-soaked beaches, swampland, neon nightlife and a sprawling map that stretches well beyond the city limits — the most detailed world the series has built so far.

03Who you play

For the first time, the story follows two leads — Lucia and Jason — whose paths are tied together. The dual-protagonist setup hints at a Bonnie-and-Clyde dynamic, with the ability to switch perspectives shaping how missions play out.

04What to expect

A living world: denser crowds, reactive traffic and weather, and reflective wet streets that turn night-time neon into a show.
Deeper systems: more believable AI, richer interiors, and an economy you'll want a money guide for (we'll have one ready).
Online down the line: a connected multiplayer mode is expected to follow the single-player launch.

05How to get ready

We're lining up day-one guides: a beginner walkthrough, fast early-money routes, a full map breakdown and a vehicles tier list. Bookmark the GTA 6 hub and you'll be ready the moment the city opens.

Note: details evolve as launch approaches — this page is updated as new, confirmed information lands. Anything not officially confirmed is flagged as speculation.