Grand Theft Auto VI now has an official release date of **November 19, 2026**, and Rockstar Games has confirmed the launch is on track. CEO Strauss Zelnick reaffirmed the timeline during Take-Two Interactive's February 2026 earnings call, with marketing ramping up in summer 2026 ahead of the November drop.
**Platforms and Pricing**
GTA 6 will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at release. A PC version is expected in late 2027 or early 2028, following Rockstar's established pattern with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Industry consensus places the base game at $70–$80, with a Special Edition tier expected at $89.99 that will include a pre-order vehicle, story-mode cash boost, and bonus cosmetics.
**The Story: Jason and Lucia**
For the first time in franchise history, GTA 6 centers on a dual-protagonist romance. Jason Duval, a former Army serviceman now running with Leonida Keys drug runners, and Lucia Caminos, the first voiced female lead in the mainline series, form a Bonnie-and-Clyde-inspired criminal duo. Lucia grew up in Liberty City before being incarcerated at Leonida Penitentiary for a crime tied to "fighting for her family." Their story kicks off after a failed bank heist drops them into the center of a statewide criminal conspiracy.
**The Map**
GTA 6 returns to Vice City — Rockstar's Miami analog — but the world extends far beyond it. The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, a Florida-inspired region that includes the Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Grassrivers, and Mount Kalaga National Park. Community mapping estimates place the total landmass at over twice the size of GTA V's map.
**What's Next**
A third trailer is widely expected between April and June 2026, with a full gameplay reveal likely landing in August. Pre-orders are projected to open in June or July. An online multiplayer component has been officially confirmed and will launch shortly after the single-player release.
