This page lists every GTA VI fact Rockstar Games or Take-Two has confirmed, plus clearly labeled reports. Each row has a source and the date we last checked it. Last full review: 2026-10-10.
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| Topic | Fact | Status | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release date 🔗 | November 19, 2026 | Confirmed | rockstargames.com/VI; Take-Two | 2026-10-10 |
| Platforms 🔗 | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S | Confirmed | rockstargames.com/VI | 2026-10-10 |
| PC 🔗 | Not announced | Confirmed (no announcement) | Rockstar Support "Platforms, Editions, and Versions" | 2026-10-10 |
| PS5 unlock 🔗 | 12:00 AM local, by region; US 12:00 AM ET Nov 19 (05:00 UTC); NZ first, Nov 18 11:00 UTC | Confirmed (store listings) | PlayStation Store regional listings | 2026-10-10 |
| Xbox unlock 🔗 | Not published | — | — | 2026-10-10 |
| Price 🔗 | Standard $79.99; Ultimate $99.99 (digital only) | Confirmed | PS Store / Xbox Store US listings | 2026-10-10 |
| Pre-order bonus 🔗 | Vintage Vice City Pack; plus 1 month GTA+ with digital pre-orders (auto-renews; redeem by Mar 31, 2027) | Confirmed | PS Store listing; Rockstar Support | 2026-10-10 |
| Bonus deadline 🔗 | Rockstar Support: "prior to November 20, 2026"; PS Store: "prior to 19 November 2026 at 23:59:59" | Confirmed (two wordings) | Rockstar Support; PS Store | 2026-10-10 |
| Pre-load 🔗 | From local midnight Nov 12, 2026 (digital pre-orders and redeemed physical codes) | Confirmed | Rockstar Support | 2026-10-10 |
| Physical edition 🔗 | Download code in box, no disc; on sale Nov 12 | Confirmed | Rockstar Support | 2026-10-10 |
| Ultimate upgrade 🔗 | Can be bought separately later, including by physical Standard owners after code redemption | Confirmed | Rockstar Support | 2026-10-10 |
| Vice City Collection 🔗 | $399.99 / £349.99; game not included; ships Nov 19, 2026 | Confirmed | Rockstar Newswire (Sep 24, 2026) | 2026-10-10 |
| Setting 🔗 | Leonida (fictional Florida); regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Mount Kalaga National Park | Confirmed | rockstargames.com/VI | 2026-10-10 |
| Map size 🔗 | About 2× GTA V; about 3× RDR2 (ratios only, no official area) | Confirmed by Rockstar staff in interviews | Game Informer #382 (Aaron Garbut); Rob Nelson via Kotaku (Aug 27, 2026) | 2026-10-10 |
| Protagonists 🔗 | Jason Duval, Lucia Caminos | Confirmed | rockstargames.com/VI | 2026-10-10 |
| Named characters 🔗 | Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, Real Dimez (Bae-Luxe & Roxy), Raul Bautista, Brian Heder | Confirmed | rockstargames.com/VI | 2026-10-10 |
| Voice actors (Jason, Lucia) 🔗 | Not officially named | — | — | 2026-10-10 |
| Official videos 🔗 | Trailer 1 (Dec 2023); Trailer 2 (May 6, 2025); An Extended Look (Netflix, Aug 27, 2026, 3 PM ET; YouTube 9 PM ET) | Confirmed | Rockstar; Netflix Tudum | 2026-10-10 |
| Online 🔗 | Single-player only at launch; no crossplay at launch | Confirmed | Take-Two | 2026-10-10 |
| Frame rate 🔗 | No official figure; 30fps console target reported | Reported | Kotaku / Push Square (Aug 2026), quoting Rob Nelson | 2026-10-10 |
| PS5 Pro 🔗 | Listed as "PS5 Pro Enhanced"; specifics not stated | Confirmed (label only) | PlayStation Store | 2026-10-10 |
| Length 🔗 | Rob Nelson's playthrough took about 80 hours including optional content; no official story length | Reported | Vice / TechRadar | 2026-10-10 |
| Wildlife & weather 🔗 | 170+ animal species; hurricanes | Confirmed by Rockstar in Game Informer | Game Informer #382 (via Forbes, Oct 6, 2026) | 2026-10-10 |
| Wanted system 🔗 | Crimes need a witness or alarm; hollow stars = unidentified; outfits and vehicles affect heat | Confirmed (Rockstar interview) | IGN interview transcript (Oct 7, 2026) | 2026-10-10 |
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