GTA 6 launches on May 26, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox with criminal couple in Vice City Por Carolina Costa
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Rockstar Games announced the postponement of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026, with an initial release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The studio justified the change to ensure quality in the project, following the success of GTA V, which sold 215 million copies by May 2025. The game features the criminal couple Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval in a crime-driven narrative set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida. This date replaces the original 2025 schedule, following the second trailer released on May 6, 2025.
The recent trailer highlights the dynamic between the characters, with scenes of heists and personal interactions. Rockstar emphasized a focus on an immersive open world, with enhanced exploration and combat mechanics. The PC version is expected about a year later, following the developer’s pattern.
Central protagonists: profiles of Lucia and Jason Duval
Lucia Caminos emerges as the series’ first main female protagonist, with her own voice and narrative. Her father trained her in combat from an early age, leading her to a life of protecting her family, which resulted in her imprisonment in Leonida’s Penitentiary.
Recently released, Lucia seeks financial stability, inspired by her mother’s dreams from Liberty City. She plans calculated moves to change her fate, relying on Jason to escape criminal conspiracies.
Jason Duval grew up among con artists in the Leonida Keys, joining the military to escape a troubled past. Now working for local traffickers, he considers new paths after meeting Lucia.
Their meeting turns a simple heist into a web of threats, with police and rival criminals in pursuit. Their partnership blends loyalty and risk, with Jason seeing in her a chance for redemption or ruin.
Supporting characters shaping the story
Cal Hampton, Jason’s friend, prefers monitoring Coast Guard communications from home. He keeps a low profile, but his casual paranoia attracts allies for bigger plans.
Boobie Ike built an empire in Vice City, with real estate, nightclubs, and recording studios. His current focus is a partnership with Dre’Quan Priest at Only Raw Records, aiming for musical success.
- Dre’Quan Priest prioritizes music over street crime, signing the duo Real Dimez to boost his career.
- Real Dimez, formed by Bae-Luxe and Roxy, evolved from local extortions to rap hits, now under contract with Only Raw.
- Raul Bautista leads bank heists with charm and strategy, adapting to growing risks.
- Brian Heder manages smuggling in the Keys, housing Jason in exchange for favors at his boatyard.
These supporting characters add layers to the conspiracy surrounding the protagonists, expanding Leonida’s criminal universe.
Explorable regions in Leonida
Vice City embodies American excess, with art deco hotels, Ocean Beach sands, and Little Cuba markets. The bustling port facilitates trafficking and escapes, reflecting urban greed.
Leonida Keys offers a casual tropical archipelago, with crowded bars and dangerous waters. The laid-back vibe contrasts with hidden underwater threats, serving as a gateway to isolated paradises.
Leonida’s swampy and urban environments
Grassrivers spans untamed swamps, with alligators and hidden predators in the mangroves. This primal region conceals unexpected discoveries, ideal for ambushes and off-road exploration.
Port Gellhorn revives a faded coast, with cheap motels and empty shopping centers. The local economy thrives on liquor, painkillers, and truck stop energy drinks, attracting marginal travelers.
Ambrosia sustains Leonida’s sweetness via the Allied Crystal sugar refinery, providing industrial jobs. Motorcycle gangs control the rest, blending tradition and violence in its central heart.
Launch details and expectations
The standard edition’s price remains undisclosed, but rumors suggest values above $80, including deluxe editions with extra items.
The absence of a Nintendo Switch 2 version at launch follows Rockstar’s focus on high-performance consoles.
The game promises immersion advancements, with an estimated 75-hour main campaign, building on GTA V’s legacy.
Leonida’s map expansion
Monte Kalaga, in northern Leonida, offers hunting, fishing, and trails in lush forests. Reclusive hillbillies and radicals live off the grid, fostering local mysteries.
The entire state integrates diverse biomes, from beaches to mountains, enabling long journeys by land, sea, and air.
This diversity elevates GTA 6 as the franchise’s largest open world, with dynamic interactions between regions.
