Independent game guide · Fact-checked October 24, 2026

GTA VI.
Just the facts.

Everything Rockstar Games has confirmed about Grand Theft Auto VI — its return to Vice City, Jason and Lucia’s story, console platforms, and release date — in one clear, source-linked guide.

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Official Grand Theft Auto VI collage featuring the game logo, characters, vehicles, and Vice City scenes
Official Grand Theft Auto VI artwork. Artwork and game titles belong to their respective owners. Source: Rockstar Games.

01 / Overview

What is GTA VI?

Grand Theft Auto VI is the next mainline single-player game in Rockstar Games’ open-world crime series. It introduces a new story built around Jason and Lucia in the state of Leonida, with Vice City as its best-known location.

The official premise describes two characters who find themselves caught in a criminal conspiracy after an easy score goes wrong. Their relationship and ability to rely on one another appear central to the story. Rather than treating rumors as established information, this guide distinguishes what Rockstar has published from what remains unknown.

Rockstar’s current public materials present a large contemporary open world, cinematic storytelling, driving, action, and a strong focus on music and place. Specific mission structures, progression systems, and the full gameplay feature set should be assessed from official demonstrations rather than speculative lists.

02 / Location

Vice City & Leonida

The series is returning to Vice City, Rockstar’s fictional interpretation of a neon-lit American coastal metropolis. This time, the city sits within the broader state of Leonida.

That distinction matters: Vice City is a location, while Leonida is the wider state in which the story unfolds. Rockstar’s synopsis says the conspiracy stretches across Leonida, indicating that the game’s world and narrative extend beyond the city itself.

The official imagery emphasizes beaches, palm trees, highways, nightlife, humid weather, and the contrast between a sunny tourist destination and organized crime. The setting is not merely a backdrop: Rockstar’s description explicitly connects the “sunniest place in America” with its darkest side.

What is not confirmed here

Exact map dimensions, the number of enterable buildings, and claims that every leaked location will appear in the finished game are not treated as facts on this page. Unless Rockstar publishes those details, they remain outside this guide’s confirmed scope.

03 / Story

Jason and Lucia

Lucia

Lucia is one of the two central protagonists. Official artwork and trailers place her at the center of the game’s visual identity and criminal storyline. Rockstar’s premise makes clear that survival depends on the partnership between Lucia and Jason.

Jason

Jason is the other central protagonist. He appears alongside Lucia throughout the official materials, and the two become involved in a conspiracy after a seemingly simple score goes wrong.

Detailed biographies, relationship choices, and claims about how character switching will work should not be inferred from artwork alone. This page will remain focused on story information that can be checked against official publications.

04 / Launch

Release date & platforms

Rockstar Games currently lists Thursday, November 19, 2026 as the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI.

Release date November 19, 2026
PlayStation PlayStation 5
Xbox Xbox Series X|S
PC Not listed on the official game page

The absence of a PC platform on the cited page is not a promise that a PC version will or will not exist later. It simply means visitors should not mistake an unannounced date or unsupported specification list for official information.

Release schedules can change. The “fact-checked” date at the top of this page shows when our summary was last reviewed. For the latest update, always check Rockstar Newswire.

05 / Answers

Frequently asked questions

When does GTA VI come out?

Rockstar’s official website currently states November 19, 2026. Dates can change, so the official game page remains the primary source.

Which consoles are confirmed?

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are listed on Rockstar’s official GTA VI page.

Is a PC release date confirmed?

No PC release date is listed in the official source cited by this guide. We do not present estimates or rumors as confirmed announcements.

Where does GTA VI take place?

The game returns to Vice City and the wider state of Leonida. Rockstar’s synopsis describes a conspiracy stretching across the state.

Who are the main characters?

Jason and Lucia are the central pair identified by Rockstar’s official materials.

Can I download GTA VI from this website?

No. OpenWorld Dispatch provides editorial information only. It does not sell games, distribute downloads, offer pre-orders, or provide account services.

Is this an official Rockstar Games website?

No. This is an independent informational website with no affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship from Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.

06 / About us

Why this guide exists

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