Last updated: August 31, 2026. This news page tracks confirmed GTA VI updates from Rockstar and Take-Two sources. Rumors, leaks, and retailer listings stay separate from confirmed guide facts.
Rockstar released a 26-minute presentation captured entirely from in-game footage on PlayStation 5. It confirms switching between Jason and Lucia, a six-star wanted level, a weapon wheel and focus-style combat interface, races, watercraft, scuba diving, and parachuting.
Watch the official Extended LookRockstar confirmed the full Ultimate Edition Upgrade list, the Vintage Vice City Pack contents, upgrade rules, and that physical boxes contain a digital download code rather than a disc.
Read Rockstar Support articleRockstar scheduled an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI for August 27 at 3 PM ET. The guide will not infer features from promotional imagery before the presentation airs.
Read Rockstar announcementRockstar confirmed preorders from June 25, a $79.99 standard edition, $99.99 Ultimate Edition, the Vintage Vice City Pack, one month of GTA+ for digital preorders, and November 12 digital preloading.
Read Rockstar announcementRockstar announced the current release date and moved the launch target from the earlier May 2026 timing.
Read Rockstar updateRockstar released Trailer 2 and expanded official character and location details for Jason, Lucia, Vice City, and Leonida.
Watch Trailer 2 updateThe older May 26, 2026 date is no longer the current guide baseline. November 19, 2026 is used across this site.
See release detailsThe official GTA VI page listed PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC timing, preload, editions, price, and install size remained pending.
Open official GTA VI pagePreorders, editions, US pricing, bonuses, and November 12 preload timing are confirmed. Install size and PC timing remain on watch.
Release guidePS5, Xbox, PS4, and PC status changes update the platform guides and sitemap.
PS5 guideNew official media updates Leonida regions, Jason, Lucia, and supporting character pages.
Map guideCompletion requirements stay labeled Pending until the released game or official details verify them.
ChecklistPreorder leaks, unofficial retailer listings, social media posts, and alleged screenshots are not treated as confirmed facts. They may be watched for future updates, but only Rockstar or Take-Two confirmation changes guide labels to Confirmed.