With Grand Theft Auto VI launching November 19, 2026, here's your complete pre-launch guide to getting ready.
**1. Release Date and Platforms**
- **Official release:** November 19, 2026
- **Launch platforms:** PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only
- **PC release:** Not confirmed, but historically Rockstar has delayed PC ports by 12–18 months. Expect late 2027 to early 2028.
- **No last-gen release:** GTA 6 will not launch on PS4 or Xbox One.
**2. Pricing and Editions**
- **Standard Edition:** $70–$80 (industry consensus)
- **Special Edition:** Around $89.99, expected to include a pre-order vehicle, story-mode cash boost, and exclusive cosmetic bonuses
- **Pre-orders open:** June–July 2026 (projected)
**3. System Requirements (Predicted for PC)**
**Minimum:**
- CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K or equivalent
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 150GB SSD required
**Recommended:**
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- CPU: Modern Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7
- Storage: 150GB SSD minimum
**4. The Map: Leonida**
GTA 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, a Florida-inspired region that includes:
- **Vice City** — the main metropolitan area, modeled on Miami
- **Leonida Keys** — inspired by the Florida Keys
- **Port Gellhorn** — a coastal port town
- **Ambrosia** — rural countryside
- **Grassrivers** — Everglades-style wetlands
- **Mount Kalaga National Park** — wilderness and mountain terrain
The total map is estimated at more than twice the size of GTA V's.
**5. The Protagonists**
- **Jason Duval** — former Army, works for drug runners in the Leonida Keys
- **Lucia Caminos** — raised in Liberty City, incarcerated at Leonida Penitentiary before the story begins. First voiced female protagonist in the mainline GTA series.
**6. Upcoming Marketing Milestones**
- **Trailer 3:** Expected April–June 2026
- **Gameplay reveal:** Expected August 2026
- **Pre-order launch:** June–July 2026
- **Marketing ramp-up:** Summer 2026
**7. Online Multiplayer**
GTA Online successor has been officially confirmed. It will not launch with the single-player game but is expected shortly after.
**8. Launch Day Checklist**
- [ ] Free up 150GB of SSD space on your console
- [ ] Upgrade to a gigabit internet connection if you haven't already (the pre-load will be massive)
- [ ] Pre-order through your preferred store for early access to bonuses
- [ ] Back up your save data from any previous Rockstar titles
- [ ] Clear your November 19–22 calendar
- [ ] Stock your fridge. You won't be leaving the house.
**9. What to Watch For Between Now and Launch**
Keep an eye on Rockstar's official newswire, Take-Two's earnings calls for any delay announcements, and trusted gaming outlets for leaked footage. Avoid story spoilers as gameplay trailers drop — Rockstar tends to hold back major plot beats, but leaks happen.
**10. Should You Buy the Special Edition?**
If you play a lot of post-launch content and care about cosmetics, yes. If you're only playing through the story once, the Standard Edition is enough. The cash boost saves roughly 10+ hours of grinding for players who want to jump straight into late-game vehicles and weapons.
