GTA VI leaks: what's actually true?
Every GTA VI leak and reveal put to the test: what's confirmed, what's credible and what's just a rumor, with status and sources. Updated with every official reveal.
Dossiers
News comes and goes; dossiers stay. Each dossier gathers EVERYTHING we know about one GTA VI topic — confirmed and rumored, with sources — and gets updated with every drop.
LikelyDoes the 2022 hack reveal a figure lurking in the woods of GTA 6?
Among the files stolen from Rockstar in 2022 is one called "Forest Figure." Kotaku describes it as a figure visible among the trees. The hunt has already begun.
SpeculationDoes Lucia's ankle bracelet reveal how Rockstar will lock the map in GTA 6?
From the blown-up bridges in GTA 3 to the hurricane in Vice City: Rockstar has always blocked off parts of the map with some excuse. In GTA 6, that excuse might be small enough to fit on Lucia's ankle.
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Does GTA 6 hide an official conspiracy theory and 1,368 secret events on the map?
"What if everything on the internet were true?" Rockstar introduced Cal Hampton, and the leaked 2022 file suggests that his paranoia might actually be rooted in Leonida.
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Does Dexter appear in GTA 6? The real reference and the myth that was made up
GTA 6 is set in Dexter's Miami, and the cameo theory is heating up. We've separated the real, verified reference from GTA 5 from the myths that a fansite hyped up—which the showrunner has denied.
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Will GTA 6 bring back the Gator Keys that Rockstar removed from Vice City in 2002?
Buried in the files of the original Vice City was dialogue for an area that never existed: the Gator Keys. Today, the Leonida Keys in GTA 6 bring things full circle.
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Will GTA 6 feature the Devil's Chair of Cassadaga, the real-life Florida legend?
In a Florida cemetery, there's a brick chair where, according to legend, the Devil whispers to you at midnight. Rockstar has already included a real ghost in GTA 5. Will they do it again?
ConfirmedWhen does GTA VI come out?
Yes, it's confirmed: November 19, 2026. Take-Two reaffirmed this on August 7 during its quarterly earnings call.
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Who are the main characters in GTA 6? Jason, Lucia, and the cast
Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, the two playable characters. She's just been released from prison; he's a former soldier and drug dealer: a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style duo.
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Where is Vice City? The state of Leonida and its six regions
Vice City is located in Leonida, Rockstar's version of Florida, and takes up less than one-fifth of the map; the rest consists of five other regions.
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Will GTA VI come to PC?
Not yet announced: It will be released exclusively on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Release timeline: GTA V took a year and a half, and Red Dead 2 took thirteen months.
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Will there be an online or multiplayer mode in GTA 6? What about cross-play?
Not on launch day: On November 19, there's only the promotional campaign. GTA 6 Online will arrive later (it took 14 days for GTA V), but there's no date yet.
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How much does GTA 6 cost?
€79.99 for the Standard Edition and €99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, as confirmed by Rockstar. The physical box does not contain a disc—only a download code.
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How can you pre-order GTA 6 and when did pre-orders open?
Pre-orders opened on June 25 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-order by November 20 to get the Vice City Vintage Pack.
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Will there be a collector's edition of GTA 6?
There are only two official editions: Standard (€79.99) and Ultimate (€99.99). Rockstar has not announced any physical collector's editions.
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Will GTA 6 come to PS4 or Xbox One?
No: GTA 6 is coming out only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar never said, “There won’t be a PS4 version,” but it has been mentioning only those two platforms since 2023.
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Will GTA 6 be on Game Pass or PS Plus? Not at launch
No: GTA 6 won't be coming to Game Pass or PS Plus on Nov. 19. Take-Two has ruled that out since 2022, and it took GTA V six years to arrive.
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Is GTA 6 going to be delayed again?
The official date is November 19, 2026, and Take-Two reaffirmed it on August 7 in its earnings report. It has already been postponed twice: the risk is low, but not zero.
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How many GTA 6 trailers are there? What about Trailer 3?
There are two official trailers (Dec. 2023 and May 2025). The following has already been scheduled: “An Extended Look,” on August 27 on Netflix.
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How big is the map in GTA 6? Is it bigger than the one in GTA 5?
Rockstar has never released an official figure. The most reliable estimate is about 125 km², between 2 and 2.7 times the size of the GTA V map, spread across 6 regions.
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Is Lucia the first female protagonist in GTA?
Yes, with one caveat: she's the first playable, voiced female protagonist in a mainline GTA game. Before her, there were silent or optional female characters.
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When is the GTA 6 Trailer 3 coming out? Estimated date
Rockstar is releasing "An Extended Look" on August 27, premiering on Netflix (9:00 p.m. ES). They're not calling it Trailer 3, but it's the big preview.
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What music and radio stations will GTA 6 feature?
No radio station has been confirmed: just the V-Rock T-shirt Jason is wearing and two songs featured in the trailers.
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What animals are in GTA 6? Will you be able to hunt and fish?
Yes: Hunting and fishing have been confirmed on Mount Kalaga, and more than 15 species have already been identified based on official data.
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What weapons have been seen in GTA 6?
Rockstar lists three: the Girardi ES9, the Klose K17, and the Hawk & Little Morgan revolver, in the official Ultimate Edition description.