GTA6 complete intel roundup: release, map, characters, gameplay — everything officially confirmed

This article rounds up everything officially confirmed and credibly reported about Grand Theft Auto VI as of September 2026, so you can tell at a glance what's confirmed and what's still rumor.

1. Release info

Item	Details
Release date	2026-11-19
Launch platforms	PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
PC	Unannounced (expected 2027+, not confirmed)
Standard price	$79.99
Ultimate price	$99.99
Pre-orders opened	2026-06-25

2. Setting & map

• Setting: the fictional state of Leonida, based on Florida, USA.
• Core city: the modern Vice City, Miami-inspired.
• Confirmed locations: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Grassrivers, Mount Kalaga National Park.
• Scale: officially larger than GTA V; third-party estimates vary (some put it at ~2× GTA V or more) — the exact size is unconfirmed.

3. Protagonists & characters

• Jason Duval: a former soldier turned drug dealer.
• Lucia Caminos: recently released from prison, skilled in combat, the first playable female protagonist in the modern GTA series.
• Relationship: a "Bonnie and Clyde"-style crime duo, switchable at any time during missions and in the open world.
• Other known characters: Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Brian Heder, Raul Bautista, DreQuan Priest, The Real Dimez.

4. Gameplay features (officially confirmed / widely reported)

• Dual-protagonist switching: switch freely during missions and in the open world.
• Partner missions: cooperative gameplay built around Jason and Lucia.
• In-game social media: browse viral videos, follow influencers, discover events via the feed.
• Open world: swamps, beaches, small towns and an urban core, larger in scale.
• NPC systems: daily routines, random events, interactive shops.
• Wanted system: six-star wanted levels, reworked police AI (witness reports, suspect profiling).
• Character progression: diet and exercise affect weight and muscle.
• Slow-motion aiming: highlights enemy weak points.
• Vehicle systems: fuel system, car-theft tiers, vehicle storage and registration.
• Crime economy: robberies, fencing stolen goods, banks and cash systems.
• Side activities: street races, mud racing, diving, skydiving, pool, mini-golf, kayaking, zoo, gym and more.
• Licensed soundtrack: includes Kodak Black, Def Leppard, Phil Collins, Depeche Mode, Lil Wayne and more.
• Playtime: around 80 hours including optional content (widely reported).

5. Still unconfirmed (watching closely)

• The exact PC release date.
• GTA Online 2's launch timing and business model.
• Exact map size and the number of enterable buildings.

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