On this page, you’ll find a complete guide to all the known information about Grand Theft Auto VI. We’ve recapped every confirmed GTA 6 feature so far and compiled everything you need to know about the game in one place.
All details are sourced from the official trailers, screenshots, Rockstar Games announcements, as well as the September 2022 gameplay leaks.
This page is divided into chapters for easy navigation, accompanied by screenshots that illustrate each section, as well as links that bring you to the full details about GTA 6’s locations, characters, vehicles, weapons, graphics, and gameplay mechanics.
We will always keep this page updated as new information is revealed or discovered, staying on top of any GTA 6 confirmation, whether in screenshots, trailers, or any other marketing material.
GTA 6 Features List: All Confirmed Details
GTA 6 Map, Locations & Setting
- The game is set to release on May 26, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Set in the modern-day state of Leonida (based on Florida), GTA 6 returns to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City (Miami) and beyond.
- Rockstar describes this entry as the biggest and most immersive evolution in the franchise's history.
- The GTA 6 map includes at least five counties and several cities - estimated to be nearly twice the size of GTA V’s map.
- Confirmed locations: Vice City, the Grassrivers (Everglades), Leonida Keys (Florida Keys), Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park.
- A second state, Gloriana (based on Georgia), may also appear in the game.
- Notable indoor locations include nightclubs, strip clubs, motels, restaurants, pawn shops, supermarkets, fast food joints, gun stores, and the Vice City Metro Station.
- Some confirmed landmarks include: airport, football stadium, amphitheater, and a large radio tower.
- The wildlife system is more expansive than ever - featuring alligators, boars, dogs, snakes, flamingos, dolphins, sharks, and more.
- Post-launch, Rockstar plans to expand the game world with new missions and cities added regularly.
Explore more about the GTA 6 Map & Locations and discover all GTA 6 Animals confirmed so far.
GTA 6 Characters & Missions
- GTA 6 features two playable protagonists: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, marking the first female lead in the series.
- The duo is romantically involved, with a narrative inspired by the infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde.
- Jason and Lucia are caught in a criminal conspiracy and must rely on each other to survive.
- Jason is ex-military, with a possible paratrooper background (tattoo seen on his shoulder)
- Lucia originally lived in Liberty City, and her fighting skills were taught by her father
- Jason and Lucia live rent-free in the Leonida Keys in exchange for helping Brian collect debts and do local shakedowns.
- Like GTA V, players can switch between characters during both story missions and free-roam gameplay.
- Key supporting characters include Boobie Ike, Brian Heder, Cal Hampton, DreQuan Priest, Raul Bautista, and The Real Dimez.
- The dialogue interaction system from RDR2 makes its debut in GTA 6, with prompts such as "Greet, Threaten, Rob" appearing in dynamic encounters.
- Beyond story missions, the game features a wealth of side activities, dynamic world events, and optional objectives.
- Mini-games and activities include Pool, Boxing, Basketball, Tennis, Mini Golf, Gym workouts, Races, and more.
- Both Hunting and Fishing return from RDR2 as confirmed GTA 6 activities.
See the full list of GTA 6 Characters, and dive into everything we know about the GTA 6 Story Mode and Activities & Mini-Games.
GTA 6 Vehicles & Driving Features
- Over 200 vehicles have already been confirmed from trailers and leaks - including cars, motorcycles, helicopters, planes, and boats.
- Expect a mix of returning fan-favorite vehicles and many brand-new models never seen before in the series.
- The game supports both third-person and first-person driving views, with detailed interiors featuring working speedometers, gauges, and interior lighting.
- Real-time car mirrors display accurate reflections, adding to the immersion.
- Vehicle interiors are highly detailed, featuring interactive pedals, adjustable steering wheels, rearview mirrors, armrests, seats, and sunvisors.
- Vehicles can be purchased through car dealerships and showrooms found throughout the game world.
- Public transportation includes a tram system that players can seamlessly enter and ride.
- Like in GTA V, GTA 6 features deep vehicle customization - likely with even more options.
Explore the complete list of GTA 6 Cars & Vehicles confirmed so far.
GTA 6 Weapons & Combat
- GTA 6 features a wide range of weapons - including handguns, rifles, explosives, melee weapons, and returning fan favorites.
- The weapon wheel has been redesigned and now allows switching between weapons, gear, and equipment using R1 / RB.
- Confirmed equipment items include binoculars, body armor, flashlight, food and drink, duffel bags, trauma kits, and more.
- The presence of an Immobilizer Bypass suggests a new mini-game mechanic for stealing luxury cars.
- Players can carry two rifles and two pistols at once, while other weapons may be stored in vehicles - similar to RDR2.
- Known ammo types include pistol, shotgun, heavy, rocket, and spear ammunition.
- Expanded drive-by mechanics allow shooting from car windows, truck beds, and even while swimming.
- New stealth mechanics include crouching, crawling, and prone movement animations.
- GTA 6 features a dynamic under-fire animation where characters react differently based on the weapon used.
- Melee combat is more refined and interactive, with detailed hand-to-hand animations.
- You can tie up NPCs with zip ties, use hostages as human shields, and carry or loot bodies.
- Weapon handling includes hand-switching, letting players fire with either the left or right hand.
- Some items are marked as Shared, possibly indicating a shared inventory system between protagonists.
- Ammu-Nation stores return as the main weapon vendors.
- Weapon customization is deeper than in GTA V, offering extensive modifications and upgrades.
- Police AI is more advanced - with delayed response times, options to surrender, and more realistic behavior during shootouts.
Check out the full list of confirmed GTA 6 Weapons and Items.
GTA 6 Graphics & Gameplay Mechanics
- GTA 6 recreates Miami and Florida with unprecedented realism, offering the most lifelike cityscape in gaming to date.
- Character models feature highly detailed faces, skin textures, and dynamic sweat systems similar to RDR2.
- Playable characters wear wristwatches that show real in-game time.
- Draw distances are extremely far, with distant objects remaining rendered at high quality.
- Lighting technology includes Ray Traced Global Illumination and Ray Traced Reflections for stunning visuals.
- Pedestrian density and variety is unmatched - as seen in the crowded beaches of Trailer 1.
- The game includes an impressively diverse and reactive vegetation system.
- Parallax Mapping is used to simulate realistic building interiors even from exterior views.
- Features detailed volumetric cloud systems similar to those in Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Objects like beer bottles are fully modeled with fluid physics for added realism.
- Clothing reacts dynamically with physics-based motion in response to wind and character movement.
- Hair features advanced strand-based physics, allowing for natural movement and high realism.
- Protagonists display growing hairstyles and facial hair over time, like in RDR2.
- Customization options include fine-tuning Lucia’s makeup, fingernail length, color, and style.
- Characters are seen wearing earbuds, hinting at portable music playback while on foot or in the gym.
- You can break into and loot shipping containers containing cash, weapons, or items like bikes.
- A Cinematic Mode has been referenced in debug tools, suggesting a return of RDR2’s cinematic camera system.
GTA 6 Online: What to Expect & Will Progress Carry Over?
- GTA 6 is expected to launch with a brand-new version of GTA Online, likely set within the expanded world of Leonida and beyond.
- Current information suggests players will need to start from scratch in the new online world, with no direct transfer of characters, properties, money, or vehicles from GTA V’s version of GTA Online.
- This decision appears to be driven by multiple factors - including the overwhelming inflation of the GTA V Online economy, the abundance of futuristic vehicles and overpowered content, and the desire to create a more grounded and balanced experience in line with GTA 6’s setting.
- GTA 6 Online is also rumored to feature more structured roleplay tools, possibly influenced by Rockstar's acquisition of FiveM, suggesting an even deeper integration of community-driven and immersive gameplay experiences.
- There is still speculation that veteran GTA Online players might receive loyalty rewards, such as exclusive clothing, decals, or a startup bonus -but not a full progress transfer.
- Rockstar has not officially confirmed details about GTA 6 Online, but signs point toward a more refined, next-gen experience -with balanced progression, new gameplay systems, and a clean slate for all players.
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