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Confirmed vs. Unknown

Two columns, updated as Rockstar confirms more: what's locked in, and what's still genuinely unanswered. No rumors filed as fact in either one.

Confirmed

  • ✓Release dateNovember 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
  • ✓PlatformsPlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at launch.
  • ✓PricingStandard Edition $79.99, Ultimate Edition $99.99.
  • ✓SettingThe state of Leonida, centered on Vice City.
  • ✓ProtagonistsJason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a criminal couple.
  • ✓Lucia's roleFirst playable female protagonist in a modern mainline GTA.
  • ✓Pre-ordersOpen since June 25, 2026.
  • ✓Trailer 2 captureConfirmed shot on PlayStation 5 hardware.

Still Unknown

  • ?PC releaseNot announced. Rockstar has historically brought games to PC roughly one to two years after console launch, but nothing is confirmed for GTA VI.
  • ?Ultimate Edition contentsPriced, but the extra content beyond the base game hasn't been detailed.
  • ?Online modeWhether — and how — a GTA Online-style mode returns hasn't been confirmed.
  • ?Previous-gen consolesNo word on a PS4 / Xbox One release.
  • ?Full map scopeVice City is confirmed as the centerpiece; the rest of Leonida's scale hasn't been detailed.
  • ?Third trailerNot scheduled publicly. Speculation has pointed to a cinematic or gameplay-focused follow-up, but Rockstar hasn't confirmed a date.
Case Log

What's Changed Recently

Jul 2026

Marketing visibility increases

More billboards, storefront placements and social teasers observed ahead of launch — not tied to a single dated Rockstar announcement.

Marketing
Jun 25, 2026

Pre-orders open, pricing confirmed

Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) Editions go live for pre-order on PS5 and Xbox storefronts.

Pre-order
Nov 6, 2025

Release date moves to Nov 19, 2026

Rockstar delays the game from its previously announced May 2026 date to allow more polish time.

Delay
May 6, 2025

Trailer 2 releases

A deeper look at Jason and Lucia's story and more of Leonida, alongside the (since-revised) May 2026 date.

Trailer
Dec 4, 2023

Trailer 1 releases

Leonida, Vice City, Jason and Lucia are confirmed for the first time.

Trailer