GTA 6 has a confirmed release date and the main characters have been revealed.

The wait is finally over! Rockstar Games surprised everyone by releasing a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) , and with it came important revelations about the story, the protagonists, and the game's universe.

Lucia and Jason: an outlaw couple in Vice City

One of the central points of the new trailer is the official introduction of the protagonists: Lucia and Jason . The couple will be the focus of the narrative, taking on the main role in the plot of GTA 6. The dynamic between the two directly recalls legendary criminal duos, such as Bonnie and Clyde , suggesting an intense story marked by thrilling escapes, robberies, and decisions that constantly put their lives at risk.

Lucia, in particular, stands out as the new "face of crime" in the franchise, being controlled by players for much of the time. Strong, determined, and neck-deep in a life outside the law, she promises to make her mark among the series' protagonists.

Plot set in Leonida: the "paradise" of conspiracy.

The game will be set in the fictional state of Leonida , clearly inspired by Florida, with Vice City as the main city. The trailer reveals an interesting contrast: while the setting is sunny, vibrant, and colorful, the narrative delves into dark tones, full of tension, violence, and dramatic twists.

The official synopsis, released by Rockstar , reinforces this contrast:
“Jason and Lucia always knew they were at a disadvantage. But when a seemingly simple heist goes wrong, they find themselves plunged into the darkest side of Leonida's state, forced to rely on each other to survive.”

Beyond the city, players will be able to explore new environments, including suburban areas, swampy regions, and roads forgotten by time, further enhancing the game's sense of freedom and exploration.

The graphic quality is impressive and raises the standard for the franchise.

Next, one of the aspects that most caught the attention in the new trailer was the visuals. The graphics are at a level that few games have reached to date. The environments are incredibly rich in detail, the textures realistic, and the character movement extremely natural. The dynamic lighting and reflections on surfaces like water and glass reinforce the idea that GTA 6 is being developed to extract the maximum potential from the new generation of consoles. Rockstar also released new promotional images and official wallpapers , all of very high quality, which are already available for free download.

Release date confirmed (subject to change)

Originally planned for the end of 2025, the release of GTA 6 has been delayed and is now scheduled for May 26, 2026 , with versions confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S .

According to Rockstar, the delay was necessary to ensure the game lives up to the huge expectations of the public. Although the game still doesn't have an official price, experts expect it to fall within the standard price range for AAA releases.

Versions and compatibility: Where will it be possible to play GTA 6?

GTA 6 will not be released for PS4 or Xbox One , reinforcing the exclusive focus on the new generation. The decision follows the developer's trend of prioritizing platforms with greater technical capabilities, as was the case previously with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Although it hasn't been officially announced yet, a PC version is practically certain . Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has already stated that the goal is to bring the game to where the audience is, and since the PC remains an extremely popular platform, it's only a matter of time before it's released for computers.

Anyone preparing to play on the new PS5 Pro , Sony's enhanced performance console, can expect even higher quality. Although few details have been revealed about the possible improvements to the console, the expectation is that GTA 6 will take advantage of the superior hardware.

On Microsoft's side, the Xbox Series S — despite being less powerful — will also receive a fully optimized version of the game, ensuring that players on this platform are not left behind.

High expectations and impact on the market.

With the announcement of GTA 6, many studios are revising their release dates to avoid directly competing with the most anticipated title of the decade. The projected 2026 release is already affecting the schedule of major 2025 productions, with several studios postponing their releases to avoid dividing attention with Rockstar's new work.