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GTA 6: everything we know

One page, kept current. Confirmed facts up top, rated leaks clearly marked below. When something changes, this page changes.

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Key facts

Release dateNovember 19, 2026
Pre-orders openedJune 25, 2026
Digital preloadBegins November 12, 2026
SettingState of Leonida · Vice City
ProtagonistsJason & Lucia
BUYER'S GUIDE

Editions & pricing

EditionPriceBest for
Standard$79.99The game, nothing you don't need
Ultimate$99.99Day-one extras and digital bonuses

Full breakdown of what's inside each tier — and whether the upgrade earns its $20 — lives on our editions comparison. Console bundles and storage picks are on the gear page.

CAST

Characters

Jason and Lucia lead as dual protagonists — the first co-lead pair in the series' modern era. Full roster bios, faction breakdowns, and the Deep Frequency read on where the Vercetti legacy fits are being built out as confirmations land.

Latest character coverage →
GEOGRAPHY

Leonida & the map

Vice City anchors the state of Leonida, with trailer-confirmed zones stretching from neon coastline to swamp backcountry. Our zone-by-zone breakdown maps every confirmed location against its trailer appearances — speculation clearly flagged.

HARDWARE

PC & system specs

Console-first at launch. When official PC requirements publish, they land here first — alongside our build-tier recommendations from budget to no-compromise on the gear page.

TRUST SYSTEM

Rated leaks

Every significant claim gets one of three ratings, with named sources and our reasoning. In a launch window full of AI-faked clips, the rating is the product.

Confirmed — official or verified Credible — strong track-record source Fake — debunked or fabricated