Everything We Know About ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’

More than a decade after the last installment of “Grand Theft Auto” released, players are finally getting “GTA 6” on Nov. 19.

Per the official description for “GTA 6” from publisher Rockstar Games, “Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida – forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.”

With three more months until the game’s official release, here is everything we know about “Grand Theft Auto VI.”

Where can I play ‘GTA 6’?

The game is currently set to release on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S devices, meaning it won’t be available to play on older generations of the gaming consoles. There is no confirmation on when it will arrive on the PC, but previous “GTA” games have been released on consoles before expanding to PCs later. 

What will it look like?

Rockstar’s “GTA” franchise is already known for its photorealistic characters and lifelike movements, and “GTA 6” will be no different. On Aug. 27, Netflix released an extended preview of the game captured entirely on PlayStation 5.

The preview teases Jason and Lucia in scenes across the fictional Vice City, the Miami-inspired city players are familiar with. But “GTA 6” expands beyond city limits into Leonida, inspired by Florida, which is home to various distinct regions, like the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Mount Kalaga and an area called Ambrosia.

Players who have allegedly seen the game say the map for “GTA 6” is significantly larger than the playable area in previous games. Rockstar has not officially confirmed this.

What is the game’s storyline?

Protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Camino are at the center of “GTA 6,” where their odds are seemingly stacked against them. When a score goes wrong for the duo, “they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America,” the official website states. Now stuck in the midst of a criminal conspiracy in the fictional state of Leonida, Jason and Lucia must put their full trust in each other if they want a chance at making it out alive. 

Who are the characters?

Jason and Lucia are at the forefront of the game’s narrative, with Lucia recently being released from prison. Seeing Jason as a way to leave her troubled past behind and reaching the “good life” her mom used to tell her of, the pair form a Bonnie-and-Clyde-esque relationship in the world of drug runners. Below is a list of additional characters confirmed in “GTA 6.”

Cal Hampton — Jason’s friend and Brian’s associate who prefers “snooping on Coast Guard comms” from the comfort of his own home

Boobie Ike — A Vice City legend with an empire made up of real estate, a strip club and a recording studio

Dre’Quan Priest — A hustling aspiring musician ready to leave the days of performing at Boobie’s strip club behind after recently signing under Real Dimez 

Bae-Luxe and Roxy — also known as Real Dimez, the two have been best friends since high school. The rapping duo is signed under Only Raw Records

Raul Bautista — Raul is a cunning, charming and experienced bank robber always looking out for new talent

Brian Heder — Brian is a seasoned drug runner who operated during the prime time of smuggling in the Keys

Who is involved?

While there is no official confirmation of the actors who star in “GTA 6,” Jason and Lucia are rumored by fans to be played by Dylan Rourke and Manni L. Perez.

Rockstar North is the developer and Rockstar Games is the publisher of the franchise. Take-Two Interactive is the parent company of Rockstar.

When will it come out?

Thirteen years in the making, “GTA 6” will officially be available Nov. 19. The game’s release has faced several setbacks including leaks, delays and economic uncertainty.

Preorders launched on June 25, one day after Take Two-Interactive’s Rockstar Games revealed pricing for the game would be $79.99 for the standard edition, which can be purchased as a digital or physical (which includes a code in a box rather than a disc) copy. The “ultimate” version will cost $99.99 and include “an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel and action threaded across all aspects” of the game.

Fans finally got a preview on Aug. 27 with Netflix’s “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look.” The special included 27 minutes of content that revealed cinematic and gameplay scenes throughout the fictional Vice City and teases the overall narrative of the game.

How much is it expected to make?

Global preorders for “GTA 6” have reached an estimated $260 million, which lines it up for a potential $4.5 billion in sales by launch week.

“GTA 5” is still in the top five bestselling video games each year, 13 years after its initial release. It has raked in nearly $10 billion since its Sept. 2013 launch. In game sales alone, “GTA 5” has sold 230 million copies worldwide, placing it second in bestselling video games of all time behind Minecraft.

How long will it take to play?

It could take about 80 hours to complete, according to Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson. His playthrough included the campaign in its entirety plus some optional content, so it likely won’t take exactly 80 hours for each individual player.

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