GTA 6: release date, price, story, map and everything you need to know before November 19

Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Twelve years after GTA V, Rockstar Games is taking the series back to Vice City with an all-new pair of protagonists, Jason and Lucia, in the biggest open world in its history. Here is everything we know, no rumors.

When does GTA 6 come out?

GTA 6 is due out on Thursday, November 19, 2026. It has been a long road: first promised for 2025, the game was pushed back to May 26, 2026, before Rockstar locked in the final November date. The launch trailer, released on October 15, confirmed that date.

What consoles is GTA 6 coming to?

Only PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There will be no PS4 or Xbox One version, and no PC version has been announced at this stage. Find out more in our article on GTA 6 on PC.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

The Standard edition is listed at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99 in the United States. Every pre-order comes with the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital pre-orders add one month of GTA+. Full details in our pre-order guide.

What is the story of GTA 6?

Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, the couple find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America. They are caught up in a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida, forced to rely on each other if they want to make it out alive.

Who are the characters in GTA 6?

Jason Duval is an ex-soldier raised among grifters who works for drug runners in the Keys. Lucia Caminos is fresh out of the Leonida Penitentiary and determined to give her family a better life. Around them orbit Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, the Real Dimez, Raul Bautista and Brian Heder. They are all profiled in our character list.

Where is GTA 6 set?

In the fictional state of Leonida, a Florida stand-in nicknamed the "Goodtime State." It is made up of six major regions: Vice City, the Leonida Keys, the Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga. Take the full tour in our map guide.

What GTA 6 trailers have been released?

• Trailer 1: December 2023.
• Trailer 2: May 2025.
• An Extended Look: August 27, 2026, on Netflix and then YouTube.
• Launch trailer: October 15, 2026.

What music is in GTA 6?

French duo Justice is composing the score. The official album, Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, features 34 previously unreleased tracks (Travis Scott, Cardi B, Morgan Wallen and more) and drops the same day as the game. On the radio, the series promises its biggest selection of stations yet, with podcasts for the first time: check out the radio stations of GTA 6.

Is GTA 6 rated PEGI 18?

Yes. The game is rated PEGI 18 in Europe and M (Mature 17+) in the United States. Read our article on the rating.

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