GTA VI Holiday 2026 Launch: What We Know About Rockstar Next Game

Rockstar Games targets holiday 2026 for Grand Theft Auto VI launch. Here is what is confirmed, rumored, and expected for the upcoming title.

Rockstar Games has set a holiday 2026 release window for Grand Theft Auto VI, the next major installment in the iconic open-world franchise. The announcement, made through Take-Two Interactive investor communications, positions the game for a fall launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What Rockstar Has Confirmed:
Rockstar officially confirmed the return to Vice City, the fictional Florida city that first appeared in GTA: Vice City (2002). The company also confirmed Lucia as one of the main protagonists, marking the first female lead in a GTA mainline game.

The game will be exclusive to current-generation consoles, a departure from GTA V which launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 before being ported to newer systems.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has described the title as potentially the most significant entertainment release in history, citing the franchise global popularity and the evolution of gaming as a medium.

Community Expectations:
GTA forums and social media have been analyzing every piece of information Rockstar has released. The expectation is for a significant leap in open-world design, building on the technical foundation established by Red Dead Redemption 2.

The franchise has sold more than 410 million copies worldwide as of early 2024, with GTA Online generating billions in recurring revenue through microtransactions.

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