Paris (France) (AFP) – Previews on Netflix, interviews with dropper... In recent weeks, the American studio Rockstar Games revealed numerous details about the content of "Grand Theft Auto VI", which will be released on November 19.

First modification: 06/11/2026 - 08:41

This is what is known about the new installment of this saga, with more than 475 million copies sold worldwide.

What is it about?

Since the beginning of the series in 1997, GTA games have presented stories of gangsters who move within the organized crime of an American megalopolis, which changes with each installment.

This title follows these principles: it stars a duo of ex-convicts, Jason Duval and Lucía Caminos, who form a couple of "Bonnie & Clyde" style robbers.

According to its creators, this installment emphasizes the bond between these two characters: players will be able to nourish this relationship by carrying out missions with their partner or responding to their messages.

It will also be possible to change the protagonist at any time.

The game includes very colorful characters, such as a conspiracy hacker, the manager of a striptease club or two influential rappers.

Where is it located?

The action of "GTA VI" takes place in the fictional state of Leonida, which is reminiscent of Florida, especially in Vice City, a megalopolis inspired by Miami and which already appeared in the 2002 installment.

The images that have emerged so far show a city with many details, made up of different neighborhoods and populated by various virtual characters.

It will also be possible to explore other regions outside the city, such as a swampy area reminiscent of the Florida Everglades wetlands or a tropical archipelago, all teeming with multiple animal species.

The playing surface will be approximately double that of the previous episode and will contain ten times as many visitable buildings, according to Rockstar.

What can be done?

Chases, robberies and shootouts with law enforcement and criminals are the center of the game mechanics.

As in previous installments, the player will have missions, which will range from burglary to murder, including drug trafficking. You will also be able to explore a wide open world.

It will still be possible to run over pedestrians or shoot everywhere, but the more reprehensible acts the player performs, the more the security forces will pursue him.

The realism of the game reaches extraordinary levels, such as the appearance of the characters that changes depending on their diet. A large number of activities are proposed, including scuba diving, basketball or canoeing, and it will be possible to pilot vehicles such as motorcycles, airplanes or jet skis.

"GTA VI" can only be played in individual mode. The online version, not yet announced, could come out next year.

What's new?

Developed for the latest generation consoles, this installment is more impressive in terms of graphics and details than its predecessor, published 13 years ago.

To populate its universe in a realistic way, Rockstar created an antenna in Los Angeles dedicated to the writing and animation of non-player characters, in charge of giving each of them their own identity.

It is also the first time that one of the main characters will be a woman - except in the first title - after decades of criticism about the representation of women in these games.

Along with the video game, an official album is released that includes songs by rapper Travis Scott, Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Rauw Alejandro or Argentine CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso.

When is it released and at what price?

"GTA VI" will be available on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. A PC version is expected, but a release date is not yet known.

It will be sold in digital (download) or physical format, but the game box will only include a download code. There will be no disc in the box, according to Rockstar.

The base price is $79.99 (79.99 euros in Europe) and $99.99 for a special version that includes several in-game bonuses, such as unreleased weapons and cars.

Players who have pre-ordered will be able to download the title starting November 10, but will only be able to access it on the official release date.

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