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Release & techOfficial

Console launch

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Scheduled for 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Take-Two — GTA VI pre-order and release announcement ↗

Supported by the linked official publication.

Release & techOfficial

Standard & Ultimate editions

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US announced prices: $79.99 standard and $99.99 Ultimate. Regional prices may differ.

Take-Two — GTA VI pre-order and release announcement ↗

Supported by the linked official publication.

Release & techOfficial

Preload & launch bonus

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Digital preload starts November 12. Qualifying early purchases include the Vintage Vice City Pack.

Take-Two — GTA VI pre-order and release announcement ↗

Supported by the linked official publication.

Release & techOfficial

PS5-captured presentation

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Rockstar says the August Extended Look uses in-game footage captured on PlayStation 5.

Rockstar Games — An Extended Look ↗

Supported by the linked official publication.

Story & worldOfficial

Jason & Lucia

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Two central characters tied together by a failed score and a statewide criminal conspiracy.

Rockstar Games — Grand Theft Auto VI ↗Rockstar Games — Only in Leonida ↗

Supported by the linked official publication.

Story & worldOfficial

Six named destinations

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Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga appear in Rockstar’s guide.

Rockstar Games — Only in Leonida ↗

Supported by the linked official publication.

Story & worldReported

Character switching

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Switching depends on the mission: some prescribe a character; others allow greater choice.

GamesRadar+ — Mission-dependent character switching ↗

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Story & worldReported

Separate Criminal Profiles

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Jason and Lucia reportedly develop individual criminal reputations based on how they behave.

r/GTA6 — Criminal Profile and relationship states ↗

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Story & worldReported

Four named profile states

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Reported states: Professional, Aggressive, Violent and Psycho. These describe criminal behavior, rather than simple morality.

r/GTA6 — Criminal Profile and relationship states ↗

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Story & worldReported

A point of no return

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An additional, unnamed extreme profile state is reportedly permanent for that playthrough.

r/GTA6 — Criminal Profile and relationship states ↗

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Story & worldReported

An optional romantic bond

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Players reportedly nurture the relationship or let it drift while remaining partners in crime.

r/GTA6 — Criminal Profile and relationship states ↗

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Story & worldReported

Dates & shared downtime

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Texting, dates and shared gym visits reportedly contribute to the pair’s relationship.

r/GTA6 — Community summary of TGG’s Rockstar visit ↗

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Story & worldReported

Phone & social feeds

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Reports describe browsable social posts, messaging and apps connected to events around the world.

r/GTA6 — Community summary of TGG’s Rockstar visit ↗

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Story & worldReported

Travel & safehouses

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Preview summaries mention taxis, bus stops, safehouses and garages across Leonida.

r/GTA6 — Community summary of TGG’s Rockstar visit ↗

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CombatReported

Free aim & assistance

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Lock-on is reportedly off by default; aim assistance is adjustable. Full lock-on availability remains unclear.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

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CombatReported

Focus ability

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Focus reportedly slows time and highlights lethal or incapacitating targets without automatically firing.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

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CombatReported

A smaller weapon loadout

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Reports describe two handguns and two long guns, with long guns visibly carried.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

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CombatReported

Vehicle weapon storage

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Your personal vehicle reportedly stores your loadout; temporary vehicle storage is not persistent.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

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CombatReported

Visible weapons draw reactions

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NPCs and police reportedly distinguish carrying a firearm from threatening someone with it.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

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CombatReported

Recoil & quick swaps

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Preview summaries describe stronger recoil, quick firearm swaps and physically handing weapons to your partner.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

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CombatReported

Melee, crouching & cover

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Reported additions include blocking, timed parrying, independent crouching and shoulder switching; cover returns.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

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CombatReported

Movement controls

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L3 sprinting and adjustable default walking speed are reported. Final remapping options remain unclear.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

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CombatReported

Hit feedback & kill cams

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Reports distinguish hits, incapacitations and kills, with cinematic kill cameras that can be disabled.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Six-star wanted level

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Interview coverage describes six stars and more demanding escapes.

GamesRadar+ — Six stars and police recognition ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Police identification

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Police reportedly track faces, clothing, vehicles and whether the protagonists were together.

GamesRadar+ — Six stars and police recognition ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Witnesses matter

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Reported police responses depend on witnesses or alarms, making clean exits more valuable.

GamesRadar+ — Six stars and police recognition ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Search zones

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Preview summaries describe search areas rather than individual police markers on the minimap.

r/GTA6 — Community summary of TGG’s Rockstar visit ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Free-roam robbery tiers

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Summaries describe stores, jewelers, banks, gang compounds and armored vans as robbery opportunities.

r/GTA6 — Free-roam robberies and the economy ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Reactive store robberies

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Cameras, alternate entrances, safes and intervening NPCs reportedly change how a robbery unfolds.

r/GTA6 — Free-roam robberies and the economy ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Discover your next score

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Tips, contacts and exploration reportedly reveal opportunities; some safes require finding a code.

r/GTA6 — Free-roam robberies and the economy ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Cash, bank & stolen loot

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Reports separate bank funds, vulnerable carried cash and duffel-bag loot that must be sold.

r/GTA6 — Free-roam robberies and the economy ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Specialist fences

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Different fences reportedly handle stolen jewelry, drugs and vehicles.

r/GTA6 — Free-roam robberies and the economy ↗

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Crime & policeReported

Money tied to progression

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Some story progress reportedly requires earning enough money through open-world activities.

r/GTA6 — Free-roam robberies and the economy ↗

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Crime & policeReported

More ways to spend

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Reported purchases include appearance options, vehicle upgrades, garages and registering stolen cars.

r/GTA6 — Free-roam robberies and the economy ↗

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VehiclesReported

Refueling & repairs

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TGG’s preview, as reported by GamesRadar+, describes gas-station refueling and repair options.

GamesRadar+ — Rockstar on vehicle refueling ↗TGG — Vehicles Work Differently Now ↗

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VehiclesReported

A short refueling interaction

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Reporting estimates a roughly ten-second interaction. Exact fuel consumption rates are not established here.

GamesRadar+ — Rockstar on vehicle refueling ↗TGG — Vehicles Work Differently Now ↗

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VehiclesReported

Electric vehicles

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The community preview summary also describes electric vehicles requiring charging.

r/GTA6 — Community summary of TGG’s Rockstar visit ↗TGG — Vehicles Work Differently Now ↗

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VehiclesReported

Heavier handling

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TGG’s summarized impressions describe weightier driving and higher top speeds than GTA V.

r/GTA6 — Community summary of TGG’s Rockstar visit ↗TGG — Vehicles Work Differently Now ↗

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VehiclesReported

Trackers & theft tools

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Community discussion describes trackers and progression-gated theft tools. Full rules are not independently verified here.

r/GTA6 — Debate over vehicle trackers ↗TGG — Vehicles Work Differently Now ↗

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VehiclesReported

Vehicle weak points

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Preview summaries describe more consequential damage to tires, engines and fuel tanks.

r/GTA6 — Community summary of TGG’s Rockstar visit ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Gyms & muscle

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Gym memberships, timed repetitions and muscle loss from inactivity are described in TGG’s summarized coverage.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Sleep & recovery

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Reports link poor sleep with slower recovery and visible fatigue.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Fishing & hunting

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The summary describes catch-and-release fishing and hunting linked to an income-generating contact.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Basketball

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Reported basketball uses aiming and shot timing, with focus-stat rewards.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Pool, golf & mini golf

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Community coverage lists pool tables and both golf and mini golf.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Scuba & swimming

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Reports describe oxygen management and trainable underwater lung capacity.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Kayaking together

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Kayaking is described as playable and available as shared downtime.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Skydiving & base jumping

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Both activities are described in the preview summary.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Shooting ranges

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Reports describe mobile shooting challenges rather than only fixed firing lines.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Racing & collectible cars

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Organized races and finding parts to assemble special cars are reported.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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ActivitiesReported

Nightlife & television

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The summary lists clubs, a zoo and new in-game TV shows.

r/GTA6 — Fitness, sleep and side activities ↗TGG — Every Confirmed Side Activity so Far ↗

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Release & techUnconfirmed

PC launch timing

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No PC release date appears in the official launch announcement reviewed for this guide.

Take-Two — GTA VI pre-order and release announcement ↗

Not established as a finished-game feature.

Release & techUnconfirmed

60fps performance mode

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Coverage reports 30fps console gameplay and no firm commitment to a higher-frame-rate mode.

GamesRadar+ — 30fps and undecided performance mode ↗

Not established as a finished-game feature.

Story & worldUnconfirmed

Exact map-size multipliers

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Community summaries circulate numerical comparisons. This guide does not treat them as verified map measurements.

r/GTA6 — Community summary of TGG’s Rockstar visit ↗

Not established as a finished-game feature.

Story & worldUnconfirmed

700+ shops / every interior

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A historical leak discussion includes a shop-count claim with an unclear definition. It is not an official specification.

r/GTA6 — Explaining the June 2025 Gameroll claims ↗

Not established as a finished-game feature.

CombatUnconfirmed

Prone & weapon customization

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Not seeing a mechanic is not proof of removal. TGG’s summarized coverage leaves prone and customization details incomplete.

r/GTA — Gunplay, weapons and movement summary ↗TGG — Movement Controls, Combat & Weapons ↗

Not established as a finished-game feature.

Crime & policeUnconfirmed

Every heist in free roam

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The robbery summary explicitly leaves the largest heists’ free-roam availability unresolved.

r/GTA6 — Free-roam robberies and the economy ↗

Not established as a finished-game feature.

ActivitiesUnconfirmed

Restocking the fridge

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Reportedly removed during development. Do not include it in expectations for the shipped game.

GamesRadar+ — Fridge-restocking system removed ↗

Not established as a finished-game feature.

Reported entries include Reddit summaries attributed to TGG and press reporting, not independently checked full video transcripts. This is a dated research snapshot, not a complete specification of the unreleased game.

The people of Leonida.

Official biographies ↗

Jason Duval

Jason’s former military life leads him to the Keys and a dangerous new partnership.

Lucia Caminos

Out of prison and determined to change her life, Lucia joins Jason in the next score.

Cal Hampton

Jason’s friend and Brian’s associate.

Boobie Ike

A Vice City businessman with club and music interests.

Dre’Quan Priest

An aspiring music mogul at Only Raw Records.

Real Dimez

Bae-Luxe and Roxy, a rap duo.

Raul Bautista

A bank robber looking for talent.

Brian Heder

A Keys smuggler who gives Jason a place to stay.

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ROCKSTAR GAMES / 27 AUGUST 2026

An Extended Look

The official presentation, straight from Rockstar.

Still on the watchlist.

Will it launch on PC?

The reviewed announcement gives no PC date. Read source ↗

Is 60fps confirmed?

No firm performance-mode commitment is established by the reviewed sources. Current reporting describes 30fps console footage. A future option should not be treated as a launch promise. Read source ↗

Does this include GTA VI Online?

The reviewed announcement concerns single-player. This guide establishes no GTA VI multiplayer date or feature list. Read source ↗

Are all the reported mechanics confirmed by Rockstar?

No. The blue labels identify preview reporting, including Reddit summaries attributed to TGG. These are useful leads but are not equivalent to a direct official feature specification. Follow the links to assess the evidence. Read source ↗

Why not list every leak as a feature?

Old builds and anonymous claims can mix real ideas with abandoned or misunderstood systems. Map ratios, shop totals and unseen mechanics need stronger evidence before being treated as finished-game facts. Read source ↗