One of the most anticipated open world games in the world, “Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)”.
It has been officially confirmed that Rockstar Games is developing the game, but the release date and detailed specifications have not been revealed for a long time. Here, we have summarized what we currently know, official, and highly accurate information, as well as the latest leaks/predictions about maps and new features.
When is GTA6 released?
✔ Official release date has not been announced at this time
Rockstar Games has announced the development of GTA VI, but the official release date itself has not yet been announced. **There are many leaks and rumors online, but the official statement does not specify the release date.
However, Multiple past updates and postponements have been confirmed.
Around May 2025, along with the release of the trailer, the release date was said to be “Autumn 2025,” but later leaked information has emerged that it has been postponed to May 26, 2026. Although this is being treated as something close to an official announcement, it is unconfirmed as an official announcement (Summary of leaks from May to November 2025)
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Therefore, the most likely release date is around the first half to the second half of 2026, but we cannot deny the possibility of a postponement.
Where’s the map? “Vice City” “Leonida State” model theory
✔ The setting is Vice City
From the official trailer and multiple media sources, it is confirmed that the main setting of “GTA 6” will be Vice City (modeled on the fictional city/Miami).
Vice City is a nostalgic city for fans of the series, with its sweet night view and crime-dense environment.
✔ Fictional “Leonida”
Additionally, leaked information points out that GTA 6 may be set not only in Vice City, but also in an area called “Leonida”. This name is treated as the name of a fictional state based on the state of Florida, suggesting that the game will be a large-scale open world that includes Vice City and a vast surrounding area.
How wide is the map?
🔥 Leak predicts “double level of GTA5”
Multiple overseas reports are spreading rumors that GTA 6’s map will be approximately twice the size of GTA 5’s. It is said that this may include not only urban areas but also diverse areas such as swamps, islands, and suburbs. There is also a leak that there are “more than 100 locations”, which indicates that there is a possibility that there will be not only a basic city but also a wide world that includes many points that can be explored.
❗ Attention: Fan considerations such as reddit
There is active discussion in the fan community about the giant map, and there are speculations that it will be a large world that includes multiple large cities and natural areas around Vice City.However, these are just speculations.
About the story and main character (rumor)
Although official character announcements have been limited, Some screenshots and leaked comments have fans talking about the possibility of a male-female duo protagonist appearing. This is also not confirmed information, but it leads to expectations that the multi-protagonist system will continue as a tradition in the “GTA” series.
Multiplayer/Online information (rumor)
In the official information disclosed at this time, there is no mention of GTA Online successor content. However, given the huge success of the previous GTA5 online game, there are strong expectations that this game will also have separate online content after its release (though this has not yet been announced).
Summary | GTA6 latest status
✨ Officially confirmed
- The existence of “Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)” has been officially announced.
The setting appears to be Vice City (Miami model).
🟡 Rumors and leaks
- Multiple sources suggest the release date is early to late 2026.
The map is much larger than GTA 5, and could be twice as big.
There is a leak that it will include more than 100 exploration points and various regions.
It is rumored that the main character may be a male/female pair.
🔎 Undetermined/formula not yet formulated
- Official release date itself
- Specific story content
- Online mode and DLC development plan
When can we watch GTA6?
Rockstar’s official announcements are partial, and the overall picture is still unclear.
However, as for the next important roadmap, the timing of the announcement of financial results for investors and the release of the official trailer is an important turning point. Fans are strongly anticipating that a big announcement may be made around November 2025.
Also keep in mind that the GTA series has always been known for its “secretive announcement style” and it is highly likely that specific dates and launch information will be revealed just before the release.
Let’s wait for the latest official announcement with great anticipation.
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