GTA VI essentials: everything confirmed before you play
Release date, platforms, setting and protagonists: a clear summary backed by official sources.
This guide includes story details. They stay hidden while spoiler-free mode is on.
If you are new to GTA VI, this guide gathers only what Rockstar Games has officially confirmed. No rumors or guesswork: every fact links to its source at the end of the page.
Date and platforms
- Launch: Thursday, November 19, 2026.
- Announced platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- PC: Rockstar has not announced a computer version as of this guide.
Where it takes place
The game returns to Vice City, the major city of the fictional state of Leonida. Beyond the city, Rockstar has shown other parts of the state, such as Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park. You can find them in our map section.
Protagonists
The story centers on two protagonists: Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. Lucia is the first female lead in the main Grand Theft Auto series.
What the trailers show about the story
Content hidden to avoid spoilers
How to follow official information
Reliable channels are the game's official website, Rockstar Newswire and Rockstar Games' verified accounts. At FinallyVL we tag every fact as confirmed, pending or unverified so you always know what is certain.
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