Release & platforms
Release date
November 19, 2026 Confirmed by Take-Two in SEC filing, May 21, 2026. CEO Strauss Zelnick: "The release date is November 19. We feel really good about it."
Platforms
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Console-exclusive at launch. Current-gen only — no PS4 or Xbox One.
PC release
Not announced No official PC date. Based on GTA V (18 months) and RDR2 (13 months) history, a PC release in late 2027 or early 2028 is widely expected.
Price
Not announced Expected $70–$80 based on Take-Two guidance. Pre-orders expected to open summer 2026 alongside Trailer 3.
Developer
Rockstar Games Published by Take-Two Interactive. Development began in late 2018 following Red Dead Redemption 2.
Previous delays
Two delays from original 2025 window. First to Spring 2026, then to November 19, 2026. Each confirmed via Rockstar Newswire.
Setting & world
Location
Vice City and the wider state of Leonida A modern reimagining of Miami and Florida. Confirmed via Trailer 1 and official Rockstar materials.
Map regions
Vice City, Grassrivers (Everglades-inspired), Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Mount Kalaga Confirmed through official trailers and supplementary materials.
Map scale
Estimated nearly twice the size of GTA V Not officially confirmed by Rockstar. Based on trailer analysis and developer commentary.
Time period
Modern day Confirmed via trailer visuals and official character descriptions.
Interiors
Over 700 enterable interiors Referenced in developer materials. Significantly more than any previous GTA entry.
Protagonists
Protagonists
Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval First time a female protagonist headlines a mainline GTA game. Confirmed via Trailer 1 and official character bios.
Dynamic
A modern "Bonnie and Clyde" setup — narrative and gameplay built around the trust and bond between two criminals Described in official Rockstar character materials.
Character growth
Protagonists display growing hairstyles and facial hair over time, similar to Red Dead Redemption 2 Shown in official trailer footage.
Customisation
Lucia's makeup, fingernail length, colour and style are all customisable Confirmed via official trailer and debug tool references.
Confirmed gameplay features
Reworked combat
Prone crawling, zip ties, and human shields confirmed via trailer footage
Six-star wanted system
Smarter law enforcement with an overhauled wanted level system
200+ vehicles
Cars, motorcycles, helicopters, planes and boats with fully interactive interiors
Stealth mechanics
Expanded stealth options including prone movement and takedowns
Lootable containers
Break into and loot shipping containers containing cash, weapons or items
Cinematic mode
Referenced in debug tools — a return of RDR2's cinematic camera system
Portable music
Characters shown wearing earbuds, hinting at music playback on foot
GTA Online successor
A new version of GTA Online set within Leonida is expected at launch
Graphics & technology
Lighting
Ray-traced global illumination Confirmed via official trailer analysis and developer commentary.
Character detail
Strand-based hair physics, dynamic clothing simulation, growing facial hair Shown in official trailer footage.
Development cost
Estimated over $2 billion Not officially confirmed. Based on analyst estimates and Take-Two financial disclosures.
Trailers & marketing
Trailer 1
December 4, 2023 — 90 million views in 24 hours, the most-viewed game trailer in history at the time of release
Trailer 2
Released following Trailer 1. Expanded look at Vice City, both protagonists, and gameplay snippets
Trailer 3
Not yet released Expected summer 2026. Rockstar has historically used Trailer 3 to open pre-orders and reveal full gameplay footage.
Marketing campaign
Full campaign expected to begin summer 2026, confirmed by Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick