GTA 6 has been the most leaked game in modern history. From the 2022 source code breach to the dozens of small details that have surfaced since, we now know more about Rockstar’s next title than any pre-launch GTA before it. Here is a clean, sourced summary of everything that has been confirmed — and what remains rumor.
Confirmed by Rockstar (official)
These are details Rockstar has shown in trailers or confirmed via official channels:
- Setting: Vice City and the broader state of Leonida — a fictionalized Florida
- Dual protagonists: Jason and Lucia, the first female playable lead in a mainline GTA
- Bonnie-and-Clyde dynamic: The two protagonists share a romantic partnership
- Release window: 2025/2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
- No PC at launch: Confirmed via the platform listing on the official site
Leaked but unconfirmed (high credibility)
The September 2022 source code leak (the largest gaming leak ever) revealed extensive gameplay footage. Rockstar publicly acknowledged the leak and confirmed development was unaffected — implicitly confirming the footage as real but pre-alpha. From that leak:
- Heist-based mission structure with multiple approaches
- Improved NPC interactions and crowd density
- Reworked shooting and cover mechanics
- Detailed interior environments (gas stations, diners, homes)
- Carry mechanic for unconscious bodies
- Wading and improved swimming
The map: what we know
Trailer 1 confirmed Vice City as the primary urban hub. Leaked development materials suggest the full map includes:
- Vice City (Miami analog) — dense urban core
- The Everglades / wetlands analog
- Smaller coastal cities and beach towns
- Inland farmland and trailer parks
For full map analysis see our GTA 6 map guide.
What is still unconfirmed
- Final release date (only the 2025/2026 window)
- Price point
- Online mode structure
- Microtransaction model
- Specific multiplayer features
- PC release date
What this means for PC players
While leaks give us strong hints about gameplay, the PC version remains the bigger question. Rockstar typically uses console launch as a platform-testing period, then expands graphics and physics features for PC. Our GTA 6 PC requirements overview tracks every PC-specific detail as it surfaces.
Frequently asked questions
When does GTA 6 release?
GTA 6’s release window has been confirmed for late 2025 / early 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC release will follow later, with no official date confirmed yet. See our GTA 6 PC release date analysis for the latest timeline.
Will GTA 6 come to PC?
Yes, but not on day one. Rockstar’s pattern is to release PC versions 12-24 months after console launch. See our GTA 6 PC system requirements overview for what to expect.
How much will GTA 6 cost?
Pricing has not been officially confirmed. Industry expectations place GTA 6 at $69.99-$79.99 USD for the standard edition. Premium and Collector’s editions are expected to follow. See our GTA 6 price analysis for details.