Lucia and Jason, the two main characters of Grand Theft Auto VIImage: Rockstar Games

Welcome to Leonida

GTA 6, explained simply

The unofficial beginner's guide to Grand Theft Auto VI: when it's out, what to buy, and what you're getting into.

⏳ 24 days to launch · Nov 19, 2026

Release date & price New to GTA?

GTA 6 (official name: Grand Theft Auto VI) is Rockstar's next big open-world game. If you've never played a GTA game, or you're just not sure what to buy, start here. Every fact below is checked against Rockstar or a major news outlet, and we link our sources.

The short version
  • Release date: Thursday, November 19, 2026.
  • Consoles: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC version at launch, and it won't run on PS4 or Xbox One.
  • Price (US): $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate Edition.
  • Where: the state of Leonida, home to Vice City.
  • Who: two main characters, Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval.

Today in Leonida

Community
October 26, 2026Reddit user u/hldnmsk spotted a giant GTA 6 ad being hand-painted in Los AngelesToday in the community: r/GTA6 user u/hldnmsk woke up to a huge GTA 6 ad being hand-painted outside their LA apartment, one of several real-world GTA 6 ads fans are spotting this week.
News
October 26, 2026GTA 6 review codes are reportedly going out, with reviews said to land November 18Insider NateTheHate says Rockstar has started sending GTA 6 review codes to media, with a review embargo of November 18, the day before launch. Rockstar hasn't confirmed it.
Tip
October 26, 2026GTA 6 tip: get your console ready for pre-load day (Nov 12), and set a GTA+ reminderPre-load for GTA 6 opens November 12 for digital pre-orders. Rockstar hasn't announced the download size, so clear space now. Plus: the free GTA+ month auto-renews.

All news & tips

Start with these guides

Start here
When does GTA 6 come out?Date, unlock time, price and pre-load day.
 Buying
Standard vs Ultimate EditionWhat the extra $20 gets you, and the pre-order bonus.
 Buying
PS5 or Xbox?Which console to play GTA 6 on, explained simply.
 World
Where is GTA 6 set?Leonida and Vice City, region by region.
 Story
Who are Lucia and Jason?The two leads, plus the people around them.
 Video
GTA 6 trailers explainedTrailer 1, Trailer 2, the Extended Look and the Launch Trailer.
 Beginners
Before you playNew to GTA? What to know before day one.
Vice City skyline and beach in Grand Theft Auto VI
Vice City, Leonida · Image: Rockstar Games

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