GRAND THEFT AUTO VI LAUNCHES IN
NOVEMBER 19 RELEASE DATE IS FULLY LOCKED IN
May 21, 2026
Take-Two officially confirms the game is still set to launch on November 19, 2026 and marketing will begin this summer. Global production at Rockstar Games has reached final polish, with next-generation console optimizations locked.
WATCH TRAILER 1
Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1Record Holder
Soundtrack: Tom Petty — Love Is a Long Road
WATCH TRAILER 2
SECOND TRAILER COMING SUMMER 2026
Rockstar Games will debut Trailer 2 highlighting gameplay mechanics, heist preparations, and deeper narrative focus on Jason's past.
MEET LUCIA & JASON
Vice City's criminal power couple in a modern Bonnie & Clyde saga across the State of Leonida.
LUCIA
Criminal Mastermind & SurvivorOrigin: Vice City / Leonida State Penitentiary
"The only way we're gonna get through this is by sticking together, being a team."
Lucia is the fiery heart of the duo. Released on parole from the Leonida State Penitentiary, she is shrewd, fiercely loyal, and determined to carve her own empire across Vice City's neon underground.
Key Attributes & Combat Focus:
- First female protagonist in the 3D/HD Grand Theft Auto era
- Deep personal connections across Vice City's diverse subcultures
- High tactical agility and dual-wield handling
Tactical Proficiency
Dual Compact 9mm & Concealed Blades
EXPLORE VICE CITY & BEYOND
The largest, most interactive open-world ecosystem Rockstar has ever built.
Vice City Metro
Art Deco, Ocean Drive luxury, supercar nightlife, and high-rise skyline.
Confirmed Landmarks & Hotspots:
PLATFORMS & EDITIONS
Lock in your copy on confirmed next-generation consoles for day-one launch.
PlayStation 5 & Pro
Confirmed for base PS5 and PS5 Pro. Features DualSense adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing at 60 FPS.
Xbox Series X|S
Full parity across Series X with high-resolution 4K output, rapid Quick Resume, and custom optimization for Series S hardware.
PC (Rockstar / Steam)
Anticipated 2027 launch window. Rockstar will provide uncapped frame rates, ultrawide monitor support, DLSS/FSR upscaling, and advanced modding.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q:What is the official release date for Grand Theft Auto VI?
Grand Theft Auto VI is officially scheduled to launch worldwide on November 19, 2026. Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games confirmed the Fall 2026 release window across quarterly earnings calls.
Q:Which platforms will GTA 6 be available on at launch?
GTA 6 will launch day one on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC release is expected roughly 12 to 18 months later, consistent with Rockstar's historical release cadence for GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
Q:Where does GTA 6 take place?
GTA 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, which is Rockstar's sprawling satire of Florida. It includes an expanded, modern-day Vice City alongside pristine beaches, the swampy Everglades (Leonard County), rural towns, and the Keys archipelago.
Q:Can you switch between Lucia and Jason during gameplay?
Yes! Players control both Lucia and Jason in a modern Bonnie & Clyde dual-protagonist storyline, allowing dynamic character switching both during open-world exploration and orchestrated heist missions.
Q:What song is featured in GTA 6 Trailer 1?
The soundtrack in GTA 6 Trailer 1 is 'Love Is a Long Road' by Tom Petty from his 1989 album Full Moon Fever, honoring Florida native Tom Petty.