ROCKSTAR GAMES
GTA VI
WELCOME TO VICE CITY
Rockstar most-anticipated release ever: GTA VI returns to Vice City in 2026. Over 200M trailer views. Here is every confirmed feature, platform, and launch detail.
COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH
BY THE NUMBERS
GTA V Copies Sold
GTA V Revenue (USD)
Since GTA V Launch
Developers Working
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
Grand Theft Auto VI is the most anticipated game of the decade. Developed by Rockstar Games, GTA VI takes players back to Vice City — a fictional version of Miami — featuring next-generation graphics, a dynamic open world with realistic weather systems, and groundbreaking NPC artificial intelligence. For the first time in the franchise's history, the game will feature a playable female protagonist.
The debut trailer shattered records with over 90 million views in its first 24 hours on YouTube. Building on the monumental success of GTA V — which sold over 200 million copies and generated over $8 billion in revenue — GTA VI is expected to generate billions in revenue and set new benchmarks for the gaming industry.
KEY FEATURES
Vice City Reimagined
Explore a completely reimagined Vice City at an unprecedented scale, inspired by modern-day Miami and its surrounding areas.
Next-Level NPC AI
NPCs powered by advanced AI with daily routines, natural reactions, and unprecedented levels of realistic interaction.
Realistic Physics
Breakthrough physics systems for water, vehicles, and environments that react more realistically than ever before.
Dual Protagonists
For the first time, a female protagonist — Lucia — alongside a male lead in a Bonnie & Clyde-inspired narrative.
Dynamic World
Dynamic weather and lighting, realistic day-night cycles, and a world that evolves in real time around you.
GTA Online Evolved
A completely overhauled online mode with fresh content, improved economy systems, and richer social experiences.
Photo: Unsplash — Miami skyline at sunset — inspiration for Vice City in GTA VI
GTA TIMELINE
Revolutionized 3D open-world gaming
First introduction to Vice City, set in the 1980s
Largest map of its era, spanning three cities
Massive leap in graphics and storytelling
200M+ copies sold, GTA Online became a phenomenon
Return to Vice City — a new era begins
PLATFORMS & RELEASE
INITIAL LAUNCH
Expected: Mid 2026
LATER RELEASE
Typically 1-2 years after console launch, similar to GTA V
DEVELOPER
Rockstar Games
A subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive. Over 2,000 developers across multiple studios worldwide.
Photo: Unsplash — Neon-lit city streets at night — the signature atmosphere of GTA VI
COMMUNITY HYPE
Anticipation Level
All-time high
Trailer Views
On YouTube
First 24h Record
Views in first day
WHAT TO EXPECT
- ▸The largest map in GTA history, including suburban areas and Everglades-inspired swamplands
- ▸A Bonnie & Clyde-inspired storyline featuring female protagonist Lucia
- ▸A vibrant in-game economy and social systems in the new GTA Online
- ▸Full ray tracing graphics on next-gen consoles
- ▸Diverse music and radio systems with hundreds of licensed tracks
- ▸Expected to shatter all gaming revenue records on launch
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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