GTA 6 FAQ

GTA 6 comes out on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games set this date in November 2025, and it is shown on the official GTA VI site.

The game launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take-Two, the company that owns Rockstar, repeated the date in its financial results on November 9, 2026.

GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on November 19, 2026. Rockstar Support says this is the same in every region, on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

So you can start when the clock reaches 12:00 a.m. on November 19 where you live. Pre-loading means the game is already downloaded when it unlocks.

Yes, GTA 6 was delayed twice. The first trailer said the game was coming in 2025.

In May 2025, Rockstar moved it to May 26, 2026. In November 2025, it moved again to November 19, 2026. Rockstar said the extra months were needed to finish the game with the polish players expect.

GTA 6 pre-load started on November 10, 2026. On PS5 it opened at midnight local time. On Xbox Series X|S it opened worldwide at 12 a.m. GMT.

You can pre-load if you pre-ordered the digital version, or once you redeem the code from a boxed copy. The download needs up to 212 GB of free space, depending on your console. Step-by-step in our tips.

GTA 6 is on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. These are the only platforms announced by Rockstar and Take-Two.

On PS5 Pro, the game has extra visual features. There is no PS4 or Xbox One version, and no PC version has been announced.

A PC version of GTA 6 has not been announced. Rockstar and Take-Two list only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

In May 2026, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said Rockstar starts on console first, as it has done in the past. He did not give a PC date. Any PC release date you see online is not confirmed by Rockstar.

No Switch 2 version of GTA 6 has been announced. The confirmed platforms are PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

In October 2026, Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard said it was a matter for Take-Two and Rockstar, and that she had nothing to announce. Claims about a Switch 2 version are not confirmed by Rockstar.

No, there is no PS4 or Xbox One version of GTA 6. PlayStation says the game is only playable on PS5 consoles.

There is one way to play on an Xbox One: Rockstar says GTA 6 will be available through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One consoles. The cloud version uses Xbox Series S graphics settings, and its quality depends on your internet connection.

Yes, but the box contains a download code, not a disc. Rockstar Support confirms that no disc is included.

Boxed copies were due at retailers from November 12, 2026, so buyers could pre-load before launch. Only the Standard Edition is sold in a box. Boxed owners can still buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade online after redeeming their code.

GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition in the United States. The Ultimate Edition costs $99.99.

Both prices are listed on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox store. These are US prices, so check your local store for the price in your country.

GTA 6 has two editions: the Standard Edition and the Ultimate Edition. Both include the full game. The Ultimate Edition adds extra vehicles, weapons, outfits and shops.

Standard Edition owners can buy an Ultimate Edition Upgrade at any time. The Xbox store lists it at $20. Rockstar also sells a Collector’s Box of merchandise, but it does not include the game.

The GTA 6 Ultimate Edition includes the full game plus extra vehicles, weapons, outfits and shops.

The vehicles are the ’95 Grotti Cheetah sports car, a Shitzu Squalo speedboat, the ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy with its own garage, and a motorbike and kayak at Jason’s safehouse. The weapons are the Hawk and Little Morgan revolvers and engraved pistols for Jason and Lucia.

You also get extra outfits and tattoos, a retro build for Jason’s pickup, and a job to restore classic cars. Five shops only open in this edition: Rideout Customs, Sara’s Unisex Salon, Stock 305, Electric Fang Tattoo and One-Eyed Willie’s. Rockstar says new items appear as you move through the story.

The GTA 6 pre-order bonus is the Vintage Vice City Pack. It includes a ’55 Vapid Stanier sedan with a garage near Ocean Beach, retro outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia, and a tropical weapon pattern.

You get it with any pre-order or purchase made before November 20, 2026. Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026. Digital pre-orders also include one month of GTA+.

Yes, digital pre-orders of GTA 6 include one month of GTA+. You need to buy the digital Standard or Ultimate Edition before November 20, 2026.

You then claim the month in the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store by March 31, 2027. After the month, GTA+ renews as a paid subscription unless you cancel.

There is a GTA 6 Collector’s Box, but it does not include the game. It is called The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection, and the Rockstar Store lists it at $399.99.

It includes a 6-inch Macca the Gator figure, Oakley sunglasses, a New Era hat, a crossbody bag, an enamel pin set, stickers and a double-sided poster of Leonida, plus a few smaller items. It is a limited edition that arrives on November 19, 2026, and is sold while supplies last.

GTA 6 is a crime story about a couple, Jason and Lucia, in the state of Leonida. An easy score goes wrong, and they are pulled into a criminal conspiracy that stretches across the state.

They have to rely on each other to get out alive. Rockstar describes the setting as the darkest side of the sunniest place in America.

The main characters in GTA 6 are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Jason grew up around crooks, spent time in the Army, and now works for drug runners in the Leonida Keys.

Lucia was taught to fight by her father and has just come out of the Leonida Penitentiary. For her, a life with Jason could be a way out.

Rockstar’s site introduces six more characters and acts besides Jason and Lucia. Cal Hampton is Jason’s friend. Brian Heder is a drug runner in the Keys who lets Jason live in one of his properties.

Boobie Ike is a Vice City businessman with a strip club and a recording studio. Dre’Quan Priest is his partner in the label Only Raw Records, which has signed the rap duo Real Dimez. Raul Bautista is an experienced bank robber who is always looking for new talent.

GTA 6 takes place in Leonida, a fictional US state. It is home to Vice City and five other named regions: the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park.

Rockstar introduced Leonida in the first trailer as the home of Vice City’s neon streets. You can look around it on our interactive map.

GTA 6 is set in the modern day. Rockstar described the game as a return to modern-day Vice City.

The official site also says Vice City is a long way from the ’80s. We did not find an exact year in Rockstar’s official material.

Rockstar has not said that Tommy Vercetti appears in GTA 6. He is mentioned by name in official material, though.

The Vintage Vice City Pack has a weapon pattern inspired by his palm tree shirt. The Ultimate Edition revolvers are described as coming from the Vercetti Estate.

The GTA 6 map is about twice the size of the GTA 5 map, according to Rockstar staff. Rockstar’s Aaron Garbut called Leonida the biggest map the studio has built, as VGC reported from a Game Informer preview.

Rob Nelson of Rockstar North gave the same comparison and said it is three times the size of Red Dead Redemption 2’s map. VGC also reports that Vice City alone is twice the size of Los Santos. We have not seen an official size in square miles or kilometres.

GTA 6 has six named regions: Vice City, the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park.

Vice City is the big city, with beaches and art deco hotels. The Keys are tropical islands, and Grassrivers is wetland known for its alligators. Port Gellhorn is a faded holiday coast, and Ambrosia is an industrial area with a sugar refinery and a biker gang. Mount Kalaga sits on the northern border, with hunting, fishing and off-road trails.

Yes, Vice City is in GTA 6. Rockstar describes it as a city of glamour, hustle and greed.

Named areas include Ocean Beach, Little Cuba, the Tisha-Wocka flea market and VC Port. The official site says the city is a long way from the ’80s, and Rockstar calls the setting modern day.

No, GTA 6 is set in Leonida, which is not a real place. In the official material we checked, Rockstar does not name Florida.

News sites describe Leonida that way. VGC, for example, called its wetlands Florida-style. Rockstar is also holding its launch festival in Miami on November 21, 2026.

Yes, Rockstar said it will add an official printable map of Leonida to its site on November 19, 2026. It is a free digital download that comes with a cover art poster.

Shortly after launch, a double-sided printed version will be sold at the Rockstar Store for $0.99, or given free with any store purchase. Our own interactive map is fan-made. It is based on community mapping, so some positions may change after launch.

Yes, GTA 6 has animals. According to Rockstar, there are more than 170 species, as reported by VGC.

Rockstar’s site mentions the alligators of Grassrivers. Official screenshots also show a dolphin, an iguana and a sea turtle. See our hunting and wildlife tips.

Yes, according to a Game Informer preview reported by VGC, GTA 6 has tropical storms and hurricanes. Rockstar’s Owen Shepherd told the magazine that the weather system was rebuilt to be more local and persistent.

VGC notes that Rockstar has not said how often big storms happen or how they affect play.

Yes, GTA 6 is a single-player game. Rockstar calls it a single player experience, and the PlayStation Store lists it for 1 player.

PlayStation’s own FAQ gives the same answer when asked about multiplayer modes. No online or multiplayer mode has been announced by Rockstar.

Yes, you can play as both Jason and Lucia in GTA 6. Rockstar’s Extended Look video showed missions that can be played as either character, together or apart, according to VGC.

It also showed swapping between the two. In one example, one of them robs a store while the other waits as the getaway driver. See our Jason and Lucia tips.

In GTA 6, a circle on the map shows the area where police are looking for you. That is a change from GTA 5, as VGC reported from Rockstar’s Extended Look video.

The video also showed players changing masks, hats and other clothes before a crime, which lowers the wanted level. VGC noted that the video did not fully explain these systems. See how to lose the cops.

GTA 6 has many side activities besides the main story. Rockstar’s Extended Look video showed airboat rides, kayaking, dirt bike races and store robberies, according to VGC.

VGC’s report on a Game Informer preview also lists base jumping, billiards, gyms, mini golf, scuba diving, jet skiing, street and off-road racing, and zoos. Rockstar’s own site mentions hunting, fishing and off-road trails at Mount Kalaga. All the side activities are in our tips.

Yes, a Dazed feature that interviewed Rockstar staff says food and exercise change how Jason and Lucia look. Food affects their weight, and working out builds visible muscle.

VGC also noted a workout scene in Rockstar’s Extended Look video, but could not tell if it was gameplay. We did not find this explained on Rockstar’s own site. More in our body and gym tips.

Rockstar has named six GTA 6 radio stations so far: Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio, AfroBank FM, The Chamber 106.6, Flash FM and Dirty South Classics. There are also on-demand podcasts, a first for the series.

You can listen in vehicles, or on foot with headphones connected to the characters’ phones. The original score is by the French duo Justice. The official soundtrack, Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, has 34 original tracks from artists such as Travis Scott, Rauw Alejandro, Morgan Wallen and Keith Richards.

Rockstar has not announced an online mode for GTA 6. Rockstar describes GTA 6 as a single player experience.

PlayStation’s FAQ says the same when asked about multiplayer modes. Reports about a new GTA Online are not confirmed by Rockstar.

There is no release date for a GTA 6 online mode. Rockstar has not announced one.

Dates you see online are guesses or rumors, not confirmed by Rockstar. What is confirmed is the single-player game on November 19, 2026.

Rockstar has not said whether GTA Online progress will carry over to GTA 6. No online mode for GTA 6 has been announced, so there are no transfer details.

Claims about characters, money or cars moving over are not confirmed by Rockstar.

Rockstar has not announced a shutdown of GTA Online. Take-Two’s results from November 9, 2026 list a GTA Online update, the Kortz Center Heist Summer Update, released on July 14, 2026.

It came out on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. So the current GTA Online was still being updated a few months before GTA 6.

No crossplay or co-op has been announced for GTA 6. Rockstar describes the game as a single player experience, and the PlayStation Store lists it for 1 player.

Crossplay would only matter in a multiplayer mode, and none has been announced.

The GTA 6 download needs up to 212 GB of free space. Rockstar says the exact size depends on your device.

That figure is for the pre-load file, so make room before you start. A boxed copy does not save space, because it contains a download code instead of a disc.

No, GTA 6 targets 30 frames per second on consoles. Rockstar confirmed this on November 10, 2026.

It said the game pushes PS5 and Xbox Series X|S to their limits to keep the world dense and detailed. No 60 fps mode has been announced.

Yes, GTA 6 has extra visual features on PS5 Pro. Rockstar says the Pro version has clearer image quality through PSSR upscaling.

It also has ray-traced shadows that are only available on PS5 Pro. VGC reports that the 30 fps target applies on all platforms.

Yes, GTA 6 supports both Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play. Rockstar says it will be available through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, using Xbox Series S graphics settings.

It also fully supports Remote Play on PlayStation and Xbox. Rockstar warns that connection speed can affect how a streamed game performs.

GTA 6 is rated Mature 17+ in the United States. The Xbox store lists these content notes: blood and gore, intense violence, mature humor, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, and use of drugs and alcohol.

Rockstar’s own site shows the same notes, plus in-game purchases. Other countries use their own rating systems, so check the rating where you live.

Yes, the PlayStation Store lists GTA 6 with offline play enabled. You still need the internet to download the game, even with a boxed copy, because the box holds a download code.

The store’s small print adds that some features may need an internet connection or a Rockstar Games account.

There are three GTA 6 trailers: Trailer 1 (December 5, 2023), Trailer 2 (May 6, 2025) and the Launch Trailer (October 15, 2026).

Rockstar also released a longer video, An Extended Look, on August 27, 2026. A short Pre-Load Now video followed on November 10, 2026. Rockstar’s media page lists five videos in total.

You can watch every GTA 6 trailer on Rockstar’s official site and on the Rockstar Games YouTube channel. The official site lists An Extended Look, the Launch Trailer, Trailer 2 and Trailer 1.

Rockstar’s media page also lets you download the videos. An Extended Look first premiered on Netflix.

Yes, Rockstar released a gameplay video called Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look. It premiered on Netflix on August 27, 2026, and came to YouTube and the official site later that day.

Rockstar says it was captured entirely from in-game footage on PlayStation 5. VGC reported that it runs for just over 30 minutes.

Rockstar’s media page lists 138 official GTA 6 screenshots. It also has 51 Ultimate Edition images, 12 Vintage Vice City Pack images, and 27 artworks and wallpapers.

Rockstar added a Launch Gallery of new screenshots on November 5, 2026. All of them can be viewed and downloaded on the official site.

The song in the GTA 6 Launch Trailer is “Flower in a Hurricane” by Justice, featuring Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Justice also composed the game’s original score.

The Pre-Load Now video uses “Blood in Your Eyes” by Tove Lo, from Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album.

Palm Underworld is a fan-made companion site for GTA 6. It has an interactive map of Leonida with places and player finds, gameplay tips and this FAQ.

Cheat codes and news are being added. It is built by players, for players, to use while you play. You can read more on our About page.

No, Palm Underworld is not an official Rockstar site. It is an independent fan site. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.

All game names and trademarks belong to their owners. For help with the game, your account or a purchase, contact Rockstar Games Support.

Yes, Palm Underworld is free to use. The map and this FAQ cost nothing, and you do not need an account.

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Open the map, then drag to move and pinch or press + and − to zoom. Use the search box to find a place by name.

Use the category filters to choose what is shown. Only safehouses are shown at first, so switch on the other categories you want. Tap a pin to see its details and copy a link to share it. You can also switch between a flat 2D view and a tilted 3D view.

Press “Add a find” on the map, move the map to the exact spot and confirm it. Then pick a category and add a title, an optional note, a screenshot and your in-game name.

The screenshot is your proof, so it is required. It must be a JPG, PNG or WebP of up to 8 MB. Press “Send for review”, and your find appears on the map after our team approves it. Only send screenshots you took yourself.

Every find is reviewed by our team before it goes on the map. We check the screenshot and the spot you marked.

Finds that are wrong, unclear or break our Terms of Use are not published. We may also remove a find later, and you can ask us to remove yours at any time.

The map is a community-made preview, so some positions may move after launch. The base map is by YANIS and the GTA VI Mapping community, used with their permission.

Place data comes from gtadb.org and its contributors under a CC BY 4.0 licence. Places taken from leaks are left out. Positions are community estimates until the game is out. Player finds are checked by our team before they go live.

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A link to the page or the pin helps us find it quickly. If you have an official source, include it.

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