Grand Theft Auto VI
Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet
Vice City, USA.
Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is an upcoming game in the Grand Theft Auto series from Rockstar Games, set to release on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The game will take place in Vice City and the state of Leonida, with the storyline revolving around a criminal duo of Lucia and her partner Jason.
Characters
Jason Duval
Jason's childhood was spent among scammers and con artists, and he joined the army to redeem his sins. Later, fate brought him to the Keys, where he began working for local drug couriers.
Meeting Lucia became an important event in his life. In their thirst for easy money, the couple gets involved in a criminal conspiracy that they'll have to navigate together.
Lucia Caminos
Lucia's father taught her to fight from an early age, and her life has been a struggle ever since. Trying to help her family, she ended up behind bars, but thanks to luck, she managed to get free.
Lucia learned her lesson and won't make the same mistakes again. She's set aside empty dreams of a comfortable life and is now working to make them a reality.
Brian Heder
Brian witnessed the golden era of drug trafficking in the Keys and continues to be involved in it to this day, moving product through his boat station along with his third wife, Lori, though others now handle the dirty work for him.
He let Jason stay in one of his houses for free in exchange for help collecting money from tenants and sharing sangria that Lori makes.
Cal Hampton
Cal is Jason's friend who also works with Brian. He loves staying home, getting paranoid, drinking beer, eavesdropping on coast guard radio communications, and browsing through his private browser window.
He's at the bottom of the social ladder and likes it there.
Raul Bautista
Raul is an experienced robber, and each of his subsequent heist plans becomes more daring. He's constantly looking for accomplices who are ready to risk everything for a big score.
The ever-increasing risks will one day put Raul's team before a choice — to go all-in or quit the game.
Boobie Ike
Boobie is a living legend of Vice City. Once an ordinary street dealer, he now owns an entire financial empire, with assets including real estate, a strip club, and a recording studio.
Additionally, he entered into a partnership with promising music entrepreneur Dre'Quan as part of the Only Raw Records label, and now they just need a hit.
Dre'Quan Priest
Dre'Quan used to sell drugs on the street to make a living, but he always dreamed of a music career.
He signed a contract with Real Dimez and is determined to conquer the Vice City music scene, so someone else will probably have to find artists to perform at Boobie's strip club.
Real Dimez
Bae-Luxe and Roxy have been friends since school. They used to extort money from local dealers, and now they describe their past life in rap compositions and regularly post on social media.
The girls recorded a hit single with local rapper DWNPLY, which helped Real Dimez reach a new level. After five years and many misadventures, they were signed by Only Raw Records.
Stefanie
Stefanie holds the position of a social worker at the Leonida State Department of Correctional Facilities.
Locations
Tour a few of the must-see destinations across the sunshine state.
State of Leonida
The State of Leonida is a fictional US state and the main setting of GTA VI, a game analog of Florida.
Leonida is known worldwide for its beach resorts, amusement parks, warm and sunny climate, waterfront recreation, and the busiest port in the world.
Vice City
Vice City is a city in the state of Leonida on the Atlantic Ocean coast. It is the largest and most populous city in Leonida.
Vice City is known for its vibrant 1980s-style atmosphere, warm sunny weather, periodic natural disasters, and thriving drug trade with all the ensuing consequences.
Leonida Keys
Leonida Keys is a tropical archipelago where life is easy and carefree. The dress code is casual, the drinks are endless, the scenery around is boundless, but not as safe as it might seem.
Grassrivers
The swamplands of Grassrivers hide many surprises beneath the water's surface. It's easy to encounter an alligator here, but even more extreme encounters can happen in the mangrove thickets.
Port Gellhorn
Port Gellhorn was once a popular tourist destination, but now you can only see cheap motels, closed amusement parks, and empty shopping malls.
Fortified beer, painkillers, and energy drinks from the nearest gas station help alleviate the boredom. Jump on a dirt bike and don't lose sight of your wallet.
Ambrosia
Ambrosia is the heart of Leonida, a stronghold of American industry and conservative views.
The residents work at the Allied Crystal sugar factory, and the local biker gang supplies them with almost everything else.
Mount Kalaga
Mount Kalaga is a national nature park on the northern border of the state. It's a favorite spot for hunters, fishermen, and travelers.
The surrounding forests are home to rural mystics and paranoid radicals seeking to hide from the intrusive attention of authorities.
Announcement and Development
The internet was filled with various "rumors and leaks" about GTA 6 long before its official announcement, and periodically renowned journalists such as Jason Schreier and Tom Henderson, as well as dataminer Tez2 and many others, added fuel to the fire. The main source of information was the massive leak of GTA 6 gameplay that occurred on September 18, 2022.
On February 4, 2022, Rockstar Games officially confirmed work on a new installment of the Grand Theft Auto series. On November 8, 2023, Sam Houser, president of Rockstar Games, announced the release of the GTA 6 trailer in early December. The exact date of the first trailer's release – December 5, 2023, at 17:00 MSK – was announced on December 1.
It's important to clarify that what was announced was "the first trailer of the next project from the Grand Theft Auto series," meaning that initially, Rockstar Games did not specify the exact name of the game, giving players another reason to speculate. There were opinions that it could be a remaster or remake of something like GTA 4.
Nevertheless, it was indeed the GTA VI trailer. As a result of another leak, it appeared online somewhat earlier than planned — in the night from December 4 to 5. From the trailer, it became known that the setting would be Vice City and the state of Leonida, and the plot would revolve around a criminal duo — Lucia and Jason.
According to the first trailer, GTA 6 was scheduled for release in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, however, on May 2, 2025, Rockstar Games announced a new release date — May 26, 2026. A bit later, on May 6, a second trailer for the game appeared online.
Trailers
Useful Links
rockstargames.com/VI – official game website
