Release & Editions
GTA 6 FAQ
Quick answers to the biggest GTA 6 questions: release date, price, platforms, PC, preload, map, characters and online, all in one place.
This GTA 6 FAQ answers the most searched questions about Grand Theft Auto VI, which releases on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Each answer links to a deeper guide if you want the full story.
We will keep this page updated through launch and beyond, correcting anything that changes once the game is in players' hands.
The essentials
GTA 6 is set in the state of Leonida, Rockstar's take on Florida, and follows two protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. It costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition, and digital preloading starts on November 12.
For release details, see our release date page. For what is still unknown, our beginner's guide and interactive map will grow as we learn more.
What is still unknown about GTA 6?
Plenty is still under wraps. Rockstar has not detailed online play, the radio station list, cheat codes, collectibles or the exact map size, so treat any claims about those as speculation for now.
We expect many of these answers to arrive in the first days after launch. When they do, this FAQ and the linked guides will be updated with confirmed details.
FAQ
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 comes out on November 19, 2026. It was delayed twice from its original fall 2025 window, as covered in our delays timeline.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
The Standard Edition costs $79.99 (£69.99) and the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 (£89.99). Our editions and price guide compares them.
What platforms is GTA 6 on?
GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
A PC version has not been announced. A report points to early 2027, which we cover on our GTA 6 PC release page.
When can I preload GTA 6?
Digital preloading starts on November 12, 2026. The file size is not confirmed yet, but our preload and file size guide has our estimate.
What are the GTA 6 pre-order bonuses?
All pre-orders get the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital pre-orders add one month of GTA+. Details are on our pre-order bonuses page.
Where is GTA 6 set?
GTA 6 is set in Leonida, a fictional Florida. It includes Vice City, the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park.
Who are the main characters in GTA 6?
The protagonists are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a criminal couple in a Bonnie and Clyde style story. Read more in our Jason and Lucia story guide.
Is Lucia the first female protagonist in GTA?
Lucia is the first female lead in a mainline GTA in decades. The original GTA let players pick female characters, but none has led a modern entry until now.
Will GTA 6 have an online mode?
Rockstar has not detailed online play for GTA 6 yet. Our GTA 6 Online page tracks what we expect and what is confirmed.
How big is the GTA 6 map?
The exact map size is not confirmed. Our map size page covers what the trailers suggest about the scale of Leonida.
Will GTA 6 run at 60fps?
Rockstar has not confirmed frame rates. Our performance guide covers our expectations for each console.
