GTA 6 Guide: Story, Characters, Leonida, Vehicles and Cheats

This GTA 6 guide covers Grand Theft Auto VI, the upcoming Rockstar Games title scheduled for release on November 19, 2026. It is the seventeenth installment in the Grand Theft Auto series and the seventh in the HD Universe, set in the state of Leonida. Use this GTA 6 guide as a hub for characters, places, systems and every article we have written on the game.

Key facts

  • Release: scheduled for November 19, 2026, published by Rockstar Games. Dates, price and pre-load: GTA 6 release date guide.
  • Setting: the State of Leonida, including Vice-Dale County and Vice City.
  • Protagonists: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, with a player switch between the two in certain situations.
  • Editions: Standard (US$80) and Ultimate (US$100), detailed in our Ultimate Edition and pre-order bonuses article.
  • Platforms: the PlayStation 5 version is confirmed as PS5 Pro Enhanced, and a PC release date has not been confirmed. See our console comparison.

Story and setting

The story follows the criminal duo Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, who are caught in a conspiracy that spreads across the State of Leonida after an easy score goes wrong. The two form a romantic relationship, and their partnership is central to the plot. The action starts around Vice City, then reaches the Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Grassrivers and Mount Kalaga National Park. For the first footage, read our launch trailer breakdown, and for geography see the map update.

Main characters

Both protagonists can be controlled during play: Jason Duval (full profile) and Lucia Caminos (full profile). Their bond is covered in the relationship system explainer. Among the figures they meet are:

Missions and walkthroughs

The game is not out yet, so there is no mission walkthrough to follow. Browse everything published so far in the GTA 6 category. Our mission and character guide covers the footage shown, while the heist article and how to make money cover criminal work. Shown activities include robberies, vehicle theft and drug pickups, plus basketball, scuba diving, weightlifting and kayaking, detailed in the activities breakdown. The Wanted Level can reach six stars, and police can identify you by clothing, vehicle and appearance; see the police system article. Other systems are covered in interiors, the phone and social media and weather and wildlife.

Vehicles, gangs and places

The lexicon sorts GTA 6 entries into vehicles, gangs and factions, places and weapons. Notable entries include the Dominator ASP, the San4San gang, the Final Chapter MC biker club and the Leonida Keys archipelago. For more on cars and guns, see car customization and the weapons arsenal.

Regions have their own articles: Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, the Leonida Keys, Grass Rivers, Mount Kalaga and Wynwood.

Cheats and tools

Our GTA 6 cheat codes page is where codes will be listed once there is anything confirmed. Before launch, the pre-load and launch checklist helps you prepare.

Other GTA editions

The previous entry in our series is the GTA Online guide, and the GTA 5 guide covers the story game before it. Compare every title in the GTA lexicon or open the full GTA 6 lexicon.

FAQ

When does GTA 6 come out?

Rockstar Games has scheduled Grand Theft Auto VI for November 19, 2026. A PC release date has not been confirmed.

Who are the GTA 6 protagonists?

The two protagonists are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a criminal duo whose partnership drives the story.

Where is GTA 6 set?

The game takes place across the State of Leonida, including Vice-Dale County, which is home to Vice City.

How much does GTA 6 cost?

The Standard Edition costs US$80, £70 or €80, and the Ultimate Edition costs US$100, £90 or €100.

Are there GTA 6 cheats?

Our dedicated page will list GTA 6 cheats only once they are confirmed.