Grand Theft Auto VI is an upcoming action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. It is the eighth main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, following Grand Theft Auto V from 2013, and is set in the fictional state of Leonida, based on Florida. The story follows the criminal duo Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, who roam an open world that includes the Miami-inspired Vice City. The game is scheduled for release on 19 November 2026 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Gameplay and setting
Players can explore the open world from a third-person view as either Jason or Lucia, fighting characters, stealing vehicles, and engaging in police chases. A Criminal Profile system tracks each character's reputation based on how they carry out their crimes. Leonida includes Vice City, Grassrivers, and the Leonida Keys, and its satirical depiction draws on 2020s American culture, social media, and internet memes.
Development history
Preliminary work began in 2014, and principal production started in 2020 under the code name Project Americas. Rockstar confirmed the game in February 2022, and footage from unfinished versions leaked the following September. The game was formally revealed in December 2023, and it has since been delayed twice. Rockstar has been reported to have spent heavily on development, though the reported budget remains unverified.