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VICE CITY · 2026

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Launches worldwide on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC release confirmed, date TBA.

JASON DUVAL·LUCIA CAMINOS·STATE OF LEONIDA·VICE CITY·NOV 19 · 2026·BIGGEST GAME EVER MADE·
JASON DUVAL·LUCIA CAMINOS·STATE OF LEONIDA·VICE CITY·NOV 19 · 2026·BIGGEST GAME EVER MADE·
Trailer 2 · Vice City ReturnsTrailer 1 · Beachfront RevealChase Sequence Energy

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Trailer 2 · Vice City Returns

Neon skyline at dusk — the visual signature Rockstar leans into across both trailers.

// OFFICIAL FOOTAGE

The Trailers

Rockstar · GTA VI ↗

Trailer 1

Dec 2023

Over 250M views in 24 hours — a YouTube record.

Trailer 2

May 2025

Vice City returns. Meet Jason & Lucia.

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// THE CREW

Characters

Every confirmed main character from official Rockstar trailers. This list grows as Rockstar reveals more of the Leonida crew.

Jason DuvalLucia Caminos

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Jason Duval

Ex-military drifter trying to build a quiet life in Vice City — realistic take from official trailer footage.

Leonida KeysGrassriversVice City Coast

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Leonida Keys

Tropical island chain curving south into the Gulf of Leonida.

// THE STATE OF

Leonida

A fictional Florida-inspired state. Sun-drenched beaches, neon-soaked nights, swamp backroads, and the biggest open world Rockstar has ever built — with Vice City as its glittering heart.

  • Vice City

    Miami-inspired coastal metropolis. Beaches, clubs, art deco towers.

  • Leonida Keys

    Tropical island chain curving south into the Gulf of Leonida.

  • Port Gellhorn

    Working-class port town up the north coast.

  • Ambrosia

    Small inland town north of Vice City — sleepy, with secrets.

  • Mount Kalaga N.P.

    Forested swamp interior and gator country.

  • Vice-Dale County

    Rural farmland and grid roads west of the metro.

  • Grassrivers

    Vast central wetlands — Leonida's everglades.

  • Leonida Penitentiary

    State prison inland — where Lucia's story begins.

Official-style map of the State of Leonida and Vice City — GTA VI
LEONIDA · GPS VIEW v3.0Based on Trailer 2 in-game map

Rockstar has not released a full overworld map. This is a stylized representation of the in-game GPS view shown in Trailer 2, with only the six officially confirmed regions placed in their geographically referenced positions. No fan-made street detail.

Declasse Vigero ZX CabrioSport MotorcycleAirboat · Grassrivers

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Declasse Vigero ZX Cabrio

Yellow open-top muscle car from the Vice City chase sequence.

// SPOTTED IN TRAILERS

Vehicles

Trailer-confirmed only
Muscle

Declasse Vigero ZX Cabrio

Yellow open-top muscle car from the Vice City chase sequence. Returning Declasse brand with a modernized body.

Boat

Airboat

Wetlands traversal vehicle cutting through Grassrivers. First swamp-specific vehicle officially shown in the series.

Sedan

Vapid Stanier-style cruiser

Leonida State Police interceptors visible during the highway pursuit frames in Trailer 2.

Bike

Sport Motorcycle

Sport bike featured in the convenience-store getaway. Body language suggests improved lean physics over GTA V.

Truck

Bobcat-class pickup

Rural pickup spotted in Ambrosia and Vice-Dale county roads — towing trailers and ATVs.

Aircraft

Civilian Helicopter

Tour-style chopper hovering over Vice City skyline at sunset in the opening frames of Trailer 2.

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    The Arsenal

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    The Arsenal

    Pump shotgun and dual pistols — the loadout Trailer 2 keeps coming back to.

    // THE ARSENAL

    Weapons

    Trailer-confirmed only
    Sidearm

    Dual-Wield Pistols

    Lucia akimbo with two compact pistols during the convenience-store frame — dual-wield mechanic returns.

    Shotgun

    Pump-Action Shotgun

    Jason carrying a short-barrel pump in the home-invasion sequence. Reload animation visible in slow-mo frames.

    Rifle

    Carbine Rifle

    Police carbine deployed by Leonida State troopers during the pursuit. Reflex sight, full-auto.

    SMG

    Micro SMG

    Compact full-auto used in the strip-mall robbery sequence — high fire rate, vehicle-friendly.

    Melee

    Baseball Bat

    Returning classic melee. Featured prominently in the convenience store standoff.

    Throwable

    Molotov Cocktail

    Visible in the trailer's escape frames. Fire propagation looks meaningfully upgraded from GTA V.

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      // SOURCED FROM ROCKSTAR

      Confirmed Intel

      No leaks · No speculation
      Release

      November 19, 2026

      Worldwide launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC confirmed, date TBA.

      Setting

      State of Leonida

      Florida-inspired. Vice City is the largest urban center; the map extends into keys, swamps, and rural counties.

      Protagonists

      Jason & Lucia

      The first dual-protagonist story since GTA V. A Bonnie-and-Clyde-style romantic crime duo.

      Editions

      Standard & Special

      Pre-orders open closer to launch. Bonus content for early adopters per Rockstar.

      Records

      Trailer 1: 250M+ in 24h

      Set the YouTube record for biggest non-music video debut. Trailer 2 followed in May 2025.

      Scope

      Largest GTA ever

      Rockstar describes Leonida as the most immersive and dynamic world the series has ever offered.

      Public Knowledge · Vice CityVehicles SpottedMap Intel

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      Public Knowledge · Vice City

      Confirmed Rockstar material only — no leaks.

      // PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE · UPDATED WEEKLY

      The Intel Feed

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      Curated public-knowledge drops on cars, weapons, gameplay, characters, and Leonida lore. Trailer frames and official Rockstar material only — no leaks, no speculation passed off as fact.

      AllVehiclesWeaponsGameplayCharactersMapTips & Tricks
      VehiclesTrailer 2

      Declasse Vigero ZX Cabrio spotted

      Yellow open-top muscle car featured in the Vice City chase frames. Likely returning Declasse brand from GTA V with a modern body redesign.

      // Public knowledgeVerified
      VehiclesTrailer 2

      Airboats confirmed for Grassrivers

      Wetlands traversal vehicle visible cutting through the everglades. First time a swamp-specific vehicle has been officially shown.

      // Public knowledgeVerified
      WeaponsTrailer 2

      Dual-wield pistols return

      Lucia is shown akimbo with two compact pistols during the convenience-store frame. Mechanic last seen in GTA V's heist DLC.

      // Public knowledgeVerified
      GameplayRockstar Newswire

      Dual-protagonist switching

      Jason and Lucia are playable separately and together. Rockstar describes them as the heart of the largest, most immersive entry yet.

      // Public knowledgeVerified
      CharactersTrailer 2

      Cal Hampton — Jason's contact

      Conspiracy-leaning fisherman friend introduced in the Keys. Likely an early-game mission giver based on framing.

      // Public knowledgeVerified
      MapConfirmed

      Six regions, one state

      Vice City, Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Mount Kalaga N.P., Grassrivers — all officially confirmed by Rockstar in the Trailer 2 press kit.

      // Public knowledgeVerified
      Tips & TricksPre-launch

      Free up 150GB minimum

      GTA V launched at ~72GB. VI will almost certainly need 130–160GB on internal SSD. Clear space now or grab a 2TB NVMe before launch week.

      // Public knowledgeVerified
      Tips & TricksPre-launch

      Lock in your PSN / Xbox name

      Online lobbies and Rockstar Social Club tags carry over. Grab the handle you want before millions of new accounts flood in on Nov 19.

      // Public knowledgeVerified
      GameplayTrailer 2

      Dynamic weather & hurricanes

      Storm systems visible rolling across the coast. Rockstar hinted at weather affecting traversal, NPC behavior, and mission availability.

      // Public knowledgeVerified

      Spotted something we missed? Hit "Submit a Tip" — we vet every entry against official Rockstar material before it goes live.

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        // LONG-FORM · DEEP DIVES

        The Blog

        Updated weekly
        Long-form Deep DivesJason & Lucia LoreLeonida vs Real Florida

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        Long-form Deep Dives

        Frame-by-frame analysis, lore breakdowns, hardware comparisons.

        AnalysisJun 2026

        Every vehicle spotted in Trailer 2 — frame by frame

        We slowed Trailer 2 to 0.1x and catalogued every car, bike, boat, and aircraft visible on screen. Here's what's confirmed and what's likely returning brands.

        Read more →
        LoreMay 2026

        Who is Cal Hampton? Jason's fishing-buddy theorist

        The conspiracy-leaning Keys local introduced in Trailer 2 may be more than comic relief. A breakdown of every clue Rockstar dropped.

        Read more →
        MapApr 2026

        Mapping Leonida against real-world Florida

        Vice City to Miami, Port Gellhorn to Tampa, Grassrivers to the Everglades. How Rockstar's fictional state maps onto real geography.

        Read more →
        HardwareMar 2026

        PS5 vs PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X for GTA VI

        Which console gives you the best Day-One experience? Frame rates, resolution targets, SSD throughput, and load-time projections.

        Read more →
        HistoryFeb 2026

        A timeline of every GTA delay (and why this one won't slip again)

        Rockstar's track record with release dates is shaky. Why the May 2026 → November 2026 slip is the last one.

        Read more →
        GameplayJan 2026

        Dual-protagonist mechanics — what GTA V taught Rockstar

        Switching between Michael, Trevor, and Franklin reshaped the series. Here's how Jason and Lucia will iterate on that formula.

        Read more →

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          // VICE CITY · MOOD BOARD

          The Art

          Original fan art · inspired by Trailer 2
          Vice City SkylineGrassrivers SunsetOcean Drive CruiseNeon Night ChaseSunset RunLeonida KeysJason & LuciaNoir Still Life

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          Vice City Skyline

          Neon art deco towers across the bay.

          Original artwork created for this fan site. Not Rockstar material. For verified footage, watch the official trailers above.

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          When does GTA 6 release?+

          November 19, 2026 worldwide, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC confirmed, date not yet announced.

          What platforms?+

          PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch. PC has been officially confirmed but undated. No last-gen versions announced.

          Where is it set?+

          The fictional US state of Leonida, modeled on Florida. Vice City is the central metropolis.

          Who are you playing?+

          Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos — the series' first true dual-protagonist story since GTA V.

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