GTA 6 Blog: What We Know — Release Date, Story, Setting & More
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Discover the latest on GTA 6: release date, dual protagonists, Vice City revival, massive map, gameplay innovations, and more.
1. Release Date & Platform Exclusivity
Grand Theft Auto 6 is officially set to launch on May 26, 2026, after a delay from the original Fall 2025 window. Rockstar explained that the delay ensures the game delivers the level of quality and polish fans expect.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed strong confidence that there will be no more delays.PC Gamer Releases are confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no immediate plans for PC, PS4, or Xbox One.
2. Story & Dual Protagonists
GTA 6 introduces dual protagonists—Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval:
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Lucia is the franchise’s first full-fledged female protagonist.
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The narrative follows them in a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style partnership, caught in a sprawling criminal conspiracy.
Their dynamic relationship drives a story rich with crime, survival, and trust.3. Setting: Welcome Back to Vice City… and Beyond
GTA 6 returns to Vice City, upgraded and embedded within the expansive state of Leonida—Rockstar’s take on Florida.
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Urban sprawl and skyscrapers echoing Miami’s aesthetic
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Natural terrains like swamps, beaches, and rural landscapes
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Areas such as Leonida Keys, Mount Kalaga National Park, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Grassrivers
This promises one of the largest, most immersive maps in the GTA franchise yet.
4. Gameplay Innovations & Features
Gameplay features are climbing to new heights:
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Enhanced NPC intelligence and dynamic police AI
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RPG-lite mechanics like a dialogue prompt system (“Greet, Threaten, Rob”)
Diverse mini-games and side activities: basketball, tennis, boxing, mini golf, fishing, hunting, and gym workouts
Over 200 vehicles, including cars, boats, and planes, with detailed interiors, real-time mirrors, and customization centers
5. Technical Specs & Performance
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The game will be capped at 30 FPS on PS5 to prioritize stability—a choice that has split fan opinion.
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PC specs (rumored):
- Minimum: Intel i5-9600K / Ryzen 5 3600, RTX 3060 or RX 6600XT, 16 GB RAM, 150 GB SSD
- Alternatively: i7-8700K or Ryzen 7 3700X with GTX 1080 Ti or RX 5700XT for baseline performance
6. Industry Buzz & Pricing Insights
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The storyline may span around 75 hours, the longest in the series yet.
GTA 6's trailers shattered viewership records—93 million views for the first, and 475 million for the second across platforms in just one day.
Pricing speculations suggest a premium tag—potentially around $100 internationally or ₹5,999–₹7,299 in India.7. Final Thoughts
GTA 6 is shaping up to be a landmark in gaming—melding a rich dual-protagonist narrative, a vast and varied open world, and next-gen mechanics. While delays and platform exclusivity may temper expectations, Rockstar’s track record and the scale of ambition behind GTA 6 make it one of the most anticipated releases ever.