When will we hear more on Grand Theft Auto 6?
The last we heard on GTA 6 came in the form of the game’s first proper trailer, at the end of 2023. This was followed by the news that the game is targeting Fall 2025. On May 2, Rockstar announced that GTA 6 has been pushed to May 26, 2026. This is not the news fans were hoping for, though with such a busy year of releases planned already, it might be better to give the game some more breathing room.
GTA 6 is easily one of the most hotly-anticipated games ever, with its predecessor still dominating sales charts. Thankfully, we do now know a fair bit about the next installment into the Grand Theft Auto series, including where it’s set, and that it’s currently slated to come out next year following a delay.
In terms of upcoming games, GTA 6 looks set to offer perhaps the most detailed open-world we’ve seen yet, that’s if Rockstar Games can continue the success of Grand Theft Auto 5, that is. We now know that we’ll be returning to Vice City this time around, a fact that means GTA 6’s story missions could reference some very iconic movies. One thing’s for certain, the game is already looking very graphically impressive indeed.
While we wait for more info on Grand Theft Auto 6, you’ll find everything that’s been confirmed so far in this article. As new details are revealed, we’ll be sure to update this page. For now, here’s GTA 6’s setting, what we know about its protagonist, and all of the latest news and trailers.
GTA 6: cut to the chase
- What is it? The next mainline Grand Theft Auto game
- When does it come out? May 26, 2026
- What can I play it on? PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
- Who’s making it: Rockstar Games
GTA 6 release date – when does Grand Theft Auto 6 come out?
GTA 6 will launch May 26, 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PS5. This was revealed on May 2, 2025, delaying the game into 2026. We’ll have to wait for more info. In terms of a GTA 6 PC release, an ex-Rockstar dev has explained why GTA 6 won’t come to PC at launch: ‘This stuff is very complicated’.
Interestingly, GTA 6 will be able to make use of the extra power provided by the PS5 Pro at launch. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but unless Xbox launches a competitor, the best place to play GTA 6 could be Sony‘s most powerful console. We expect there to be a dedicated PS5 enhanced version of GTA 6, but we’ll have to wait and see what Rockstar announces.
In terms of when to expect a PC port, you might not have to wait long for GTA 6. This is according to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, who had this to say in a recent interview with IGN:
“In an interview with IGN ahead of the company’s recent financial results, Zelnick was asked whether the lack of a PC release is a mistake given the platform’s prevalence.
“With Civ 7 it’s available on console and PC and Switch right away,” he replied, referencing the recent multi-platform release of Sid Meier’s Civilization 7. “With regard to others in our lineup, we don’t always go across all platforms simultaneously. Historically, Rockstar [Games] has started with some platforms and then historically moved to other platforms.”
It’s expected that GTA 6 will be a colossal hit, with Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick recently predicting sales of current generation consoles to rise.
When was GTA 6 announced?
Many of you have been asking about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.With every new project, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we’ve previously delivered. We’re pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the series is underway.February 4, 2022
GTA 6 was announced on February 4, 2022 via the Tweet embedded above. Ultimately, this was just confirmation that Rockstar was indeed working on GTA 6, and no other details were given aside from the fact that the game was in active development.
GTA 6 trailer
The GTA 6 trailer was revealed by Rockstar on December 4, 2023, after it leaked online. The trailer was initially scheduled for release the following day, but timelines were shifted. You can check it out above, in all its sun-drenched glory. It’s 91 seconds long, and introduces us to Lucia, one of GTA 6’s main protagonists. You’ll also get some gorgeous shots of Vice City beaches, bars, and even an alligator.
What song is used in the GTA 6 trailer?
Now that we have the first GTA 6 trailer, we can dig down into what it all means. The song that plays over it is Tom Petty’s Love is a Long Road. This teases the themes of the game, which clearly focuses on a couple in love and on the run. Heartbreak and tragedy could be on the cards here, as well as a bit of romance amongst all the shootouts.
GTA 6 is set in Vice City
We now know that GTA 6 will be set in the state of Leonida, which encompasses Vice City and beyond. In a newswire post, published just after the trailer, Rockstar describes the area as ‘the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet’. We see a fair few shots of Vice City in the debut trailer, but it’s still unclear whether other areas will be included at launch.
A Bloomberg report published in 2022 claims that GTA 6‘s map was much bigger to begin with, encompassing areas based on both North and South America. This was apparently cut back during development, with Rockstar Games shifting and narrowing its focus to Vice City and the surrounding areas. These are likely the swamps and bridges we see in the trailer, based loosely on the Florida Keys.
While this smaller launch map may sound disappointing at first, it’s worth digging into other parts of the aforementioned report. Specifically, the fact that GTA 6‘s map may not remain static post-launch. Apparently, Rockstar plans to update the map with more cities and interior locations after release, mainly to give developers more breathing room and to cut down on overtime while GTA 6 is being worked on. According to Bloomberg, there will be new missions and new map areas added “on a regular basis”.
GTA 6 story and playable characters
Rockstar Games revealed the first trailer for GTA 6 on December 4, 2023. In it, we’re introduced to Lucia, one of the main protagonists of GTA 6. According to the leaked gameplay that popped up online early in 2023, GTA 6 could feature two playable protagonists. This is backed up by what’s shown in the trailer, with Lucia and her partner, currently unnamed, shown pulling off robberies together.
In terms of the story, GTA 6 looks set to follow the couple as they attempt to pull off a big score. Aside from that, we know that it’ll take place in and around Vice City, and that Lucia has been incarcerated at one point or another. We’ll need to wait to hear more on whether GTA 6 will indeed allow players to control Lucia and her partner, but for now, we know a lot more about Lucia than the unnamed man shown in the trailer. Given that they both feature on the game’s main title card, it’s a good bet that there are indeed two playable characters.
It was rumored at one point that The Last of Us actor Troy Baker might be playing the male protagonist in GTA 6. Since then, we now know that no, Troy Baker isn’t playing Grand Theft Auto 6’s male protagonist, with the voice actor saying: “I want that guy, whoever it is, to get credit for his work”.
GTA 6 news
Rockstar announces a new GTA 5 update for PC players that includes PS5 and Xbox Series X features
Rockstar Games has announced that a free PC upgrade for Grand Theft Auto 5 will be released in March that will add PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S features.
Grand Theft Auto 6 will reportedly run at 30FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X
In a now-deleted Kiwi Talkz podcast episode, Mike York, who previously worked on Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 as an animator, shared his thoughts on the next GTA entry and expects the game to run at 30FPS on console (thanks, GamesRadar).
Analyst says there are those in the gaming industry who ‘hope’ GTA 6 will cost up to $100
An analyst has claimed that there are those in the games industry who are hoping Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost up to $100.
That’s according to Epyllion’s Matthew Ball (via IGN), who recently released his State of Video Gaming in 2025 report. In it, he said that there are some developers and publishers in the industry that “hope” Take-Two will raise GTA6‘s price from the current standard of $70 to between $80 and $100.
GTA 6 is predicted to be “one of the biggest entertainment launches in history”
This comes from market research firm DFC Intelligence (via the Financial Times), which states that it is likely to generate more than $1 billion in pre-orders alone. DFC Intelligence predicts that the game will hit a total revenue of $3.2 billion in its first 12 months, which is roughly double what its predecessor Grand Theft Auto 5 achieved in the same time period.
Publishers are reportedly not announcing firm release dates to dodge GTA 6 launch
A recent Bloomberg article states that “anticipation is so high” for GTA 6 that “some competing game publishers are waiting as long as possible to commit to their release dates for the fall”. This is reportedly so that the publishers can know whether GTA 6 will actually hit its current release window and “keep their own games far, far away” if it does.
Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks aren’t “as important as people think” says GTA: San Andreas dev
A former Grand Theft Auto developer has said the past Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks are unimportant and only happen due to Rockstar’s secrecy. Read more in our full news writeup, here.
GTA 6 is being described as one of the most important games in history
In an interview with GI.biz (via IGN), industry analyst Mat Piscatella commented that GTA 6 will be an extremely important release, not just for Rockstar, but the industry as a whole: ‘There’s probably never been a more important thing to ever release in the industry, so no pressure.’
Rockstar addresses GTA 6 leak
Rockstar Games formally confirmed that the GTA 6 leak that occurred in September 2022 was real. Releasing a statement via Twitter, the team advised this included “early development footage for the next Grand Theft Auto.” While they didn’t comment on particular details spotted in the leak, the team said it’s “extremely disappointed to have any details of our next game shared this way.”
Crucially, Rockstar’s statement advised that the leak shouldn’t cause any delays, stating “we do not anticipate any disruption to our live game services nor any long-term effect on the development of our ongoing projects.” Promising an official update to this next game “when it is ready.”
GTA 6 suffers huge gameplay leak
In September 2022, Grand Theft Auto 6 saw what was easily one of the biggest leaks in gaming history. Since then, Rockstar and Take-Two have since removed these through copyright strikes.
