GTA 6 Features Guide (2026): Everything Confirmed So Far

On this page, you’ll find a complete guide to all the known information about Grand Theft Auto VI. We’ve recapped every confirmed GTA 6 feature so far and compiled everything you need to know about the game in one place.

All details are sourced from the official trailers, screenshots, Rockstar Games announcements, as well as the gameplay leaks from September 2022 and August 2026.

This page is divided into chapters for easy navigation, accompanied by screenshots that illustrate each section, as well as links that bring you to the full details about GTA 6’s locations, characters, vehicles, weapons, graphics, and gameplay mechanics.

We will always keep this page updated as new information is revealed or discovered, staying on top of any GTA 6 confirmation, whether in screenshots, trailers, or any other marketing material.

GTA 6 Release Information

• The game is now set to release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S - after being delayed twice.
• The GTA 6 Pre-Orders have been opened on June 25, 2026. You can see the official cover art here.
• The game's Pre-Order Bonus features the Vintage Vice City pack, a collection of unique benefits that flash back to when the neon burned brightest.
• The Ultimate Edition enhances the experience with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, and apparel available throughout the story of both Jason and Lucia.
• The Standard Edition of GTA VI costs $79.99 / €79,99, while the Ultimate Edition has a price of $99.99 / €99,99.
• The game is Digital Only. The physical version of GTA 6 only contains a download code inside the box; there will be no disc.
• Grand Theft Auto VI has been confirmed to be a single-player game only. This confirms that the next iteration of GTA Online will be a standalone game.

GTA 6 Map, Locations & Setting

• Set in the modern-day state of Leonida (based on Florida), GTA 6 returns to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City (Miami) and beyond.
• Rockstar describes this entry as the biggest and most immersive evolution in the franchise's history.
• The GTA 6 map includes at least six counties and several cities - estimated to be nearly twice the size of GTA V’s map, and 3 times the map of Red Dead 2.
• Confirmed counties include: Vice-Dale County, Ambrosia County, Kelly County, Leonard County, Mariana County, Lummox County
• The main locations include: Vice City, the Grassrivers (Everglades), Leonida Keys (Florida Keys), Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park.
• GTA 6 features an enormous amount of accessible interiors, including nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, pawn shops, fully explorable malls, skyscrapers, fast food joints, gun stores, and the Vice City Metro Station.
• Some confirmed landmarks include a massive airport, football stadium, amphitheater, a large military base, and a fully explorable zoo.
• The wildlife system is more expansive than ever - featuring alligators, boars, dogs, snakes, flamingos, dolphins, sharks, and more.
• When at the zoo or in the wild, animals can be studied and added to a checklist, similar to RDR2. Dogs can be petted, scolded, or fed treats bought at convenience stores.
• GTA 6 includes explorable underwater areas filled with treasure and secrets.
• Unlike speculated previously, there doesn't seem to be a Gloriana State on the map, but only a Gloriana Key island, with the name likely inspired by Virginia Key.
• More than 50 real street artists have contributed murals to GTA 6.
• The scale of the development effort reflects Rockstar's ambition for GTA 6 to remain a world players can continue exploring for many years.

Explore more about the GTA 6 Map & Locations, and discover all GTA 6 Animals confirmed so far.

GTA 6 Characters & Missions

• GTA 6 features two playable protagonists: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, marking the first female lead in the series.
• The duo is romantically involved, with a narrative inspired by the infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde.
• Jason and Lucia are caught in a criminal conspiracy and must rely on each other to survive.
• Jason is an ex-military drug runner
• Lucia is a fighter who has recently been released from prison. She originally lived in Liberty City, and her father taught her fighting skills. She wears an ankle monitor early in the story, but she removes it quickly - it does not affect gameplay.
• Jason and Lucia live rent-free in the Leonida Keys in exchange for helping Brian collect debts and do local shakedowns.
• The character selection wheel features three distinct modes: Solo Jason, Solo Lucia, and dual protagonist control - allowing both characters to be used simultaneously during open-world gameplay and missions.
• The relationships aspects are optional, providing narrative/roleplay options rather than gameplay stat bonuses.
• Players can ask the other character to tag along for open-world exploration, shopping, dating, gym workouts, or performing robberies together. Strengthening their bond via activities affects how story segments unfold.
• During a vehicle chase, players can potentially switch between the driver and passenger, allowing one character to drive while the other shoots at pursuing enemies.
• Jason's special ability is a slow-motion mode that highlights enemy weak points - similar to Deadeye from RDR2. Lucia's special ability is also slow-mo but focuses on a single shot.
• The game's main story will be split into Chapters, similar to Red Dead Redemption 2, and is said to last around 80 hours (including main and optional content).
• The story includes both major and minor decisions that will impact the direction of the playthrough.
• Key supporting characters include Boobie Ike, Brian Heder, Cal Hampton, DreQuan Priest, Raul Bautista, and The Real Dimez.
• Beyond story missions, the game features a wealth of side activities, dynamic world events, and optional objectives.
• Mini-games and activities include Pool, Boxing, Basketball, Mini Golf, Gym workouts, Races, Parachuting, and more.
• Both Hunting and Fishing also return from RDR2 as confirmed GTA 6 activities.

See the full list of GTA 6 Characters, the GTA 6 Properties, and dive into everything we know about the GTA 6 Story Mode and Activities & Mini-Games.

GTA 6 Weapons & Combat

• GTA 6 features a wide range of weapons - including handguns, rifles, explosives, melee weapons, and returning fan favorites.
• The weapon wheel has been redesigned and now allows switching between weapons and items using R1 / RB.
• Confirmed equipment items include binoculars, body armor, flashlight, food and drink, duffel bags, trauma kits, immobilizer bypass, and more.
• Two healing items are confirmed: Zombix and an EpiPen. Zombix appears to restore health, with the game warning that its effectiveness can decrease if it is used too frequently.
• In a similar way to RDR2, players can only carry two rifles and two pistols at once, while other weapons can be stored in vehicles' trunks.
• Dual-wielding is not returning from RDR2, players can use one weapon at a time.
• Known ammo types include pistol, shotgun, heavy, rocket, and spear ammunition.
• Expanded drive-by mechanics allow shooting from car windows, truck beds, and even while swimming.
• New stealth mechanics include crouching; however, the ability to go prone, seen in the 2022 leaks, has been removed from the final build.
• Firing near targets (Suppression Fire) disorients and frightens police or civilians to facilitate non-lethal escapes. Players can aim to intimidate NPCs into fleeing, shoot weapons out of hands, or disarm enemies.
• GTA 6 features a dynamic under-fire animation where characters react differently based on the weapon used.
• Melee combat is more refined and interactive, with detailed hand-to-hand animations.
• You can tie up NPCs with zip ties, use hostages as human shields, and carry or loot bodies.
• Weapon handling includes hand-switching, letting players fire with either the left or right hand.
• Some items are marked as Shared, possibly indicating a shared inventory system between protagonists.
• Ammu-Nation stores return as the main weapon vendors.
• Weapon customization is deeper than in GTA V, offering extensive modifications and upgrades.
• The 6-star wanted level returns in GTA 6, representing the highest law enforcement response.
• Police AI is more advanced, with delayed response times, options to surrender, and more realistic behavior during shootouts.
• The police interface indicates that officers can identify the player based on appearance, clothing, and vehicle. Changing clothes or vehicles helps players evade law enforcement.
• NPCs react if you walk around with your weapon drawn - prompting Jason or Lucia to automatically hide it when in populated areas.
• A Criminal Profile System tracks how professionally or unnecessarily violent you commit crimes via a dedicated character sub-menu. Influences NPC hostility, police severity, story narrative, and world reactions.

Check out the full list of confirmed GTA 6 Weapons and Items.

GTA 6 Vehicles & Driving Features

• The game features hundreds of vehicles including supercars, boats, kayaks, electric scooters, and off-road vehicles.
• Expect a mix of returning fan-favorite vehicles and many brand-new models never seen before in the series.
• Heavier handling physics compared to GTA V. Overturned cars cannot be magically flipped back over by steering. Traffic density dynamically reflects real rush-hour congestion.
• Roads are ~15% narrower than GTA V to make the city feel denser and larger.
• Real-time car mirrors display accurate reflections, adding to the immersion.
• Vehicle interiors are highly detailed, featuring interactive pedals, adjustable steering wheels, rearview mirrors, armrests, seats, and sunvisors.
• Vehicles can be purchased through car dealerships and showrooms found throughout the game world.
• When approaching parked vehicles, players have different options for stealing cars based on their security tier. Older cars can be stolen with a slim jim or by smashing windows, while modern high-end cars require key-cloners or more advanced tools. Stolen cars can be either kept or sold.
• Gas stations can be used to refuel vehicles, confirming that fuel is going to be an actual gameplay mechanic in GTA VI. Fuel lasts a long time, so it's not tedious. Electric vehicles can be charged at charging stations.
• The game features significantly more detailed vehicle crash damage. Heavy collisions can trigger a brief slow-motion effect, emphasizing particularly violent crashes.
• Several vehicle options appear when interacting with a car, including Loadout and Storage. The Storage interface appears to show a capacity of 0/4, potentially allowing players to keep a limited number of weapons in their vehicles.
• Vehicles feature a dedicated interaction menu to individually control elements like opening the trunk, hood, and doors
• Pay & Spray returns, allowing you to repaint cars (to break police chases), repair them, assess vehicle value, or register stolen cars.
• GTA 6 features deep vehicle customization, with several in-game shops each offering specific modifications.
• Garage Properties can be purchased to store vehicles. Some garages also feature a weapon locker and a deposit for stolen goods.
• Stolen vehicles can also be sold to fences. Fences can also be used to disable trackers from luxury vehicles.
• Public transportation includes a tram system that players can seamlessly enter and ride.
• Rockstar's vehicle-handling team includes real racing drivers, who have helped develop the game's driving physics for GTA 6 cars and vehicles.

GTA 6 Graphics & New Gameplay Mechanics

• GTA 6 recreates Miami and Florida with unprecedented realism, offering the most lifelike cityscape in gaming to date.
• Character models feature highly detailed faces, skin textures, and dynamic sweat systems similar to RDR2.
• Playable characters wear wristwatches that show real in-game time.
• Draw distances are extremely far, with distant objects remaining rendered at high quality.
• Lighting technology includes Ray Traced Global Illumination and Ray Traced Reflections for stunning visuals.
• Massive NPC density and variety with distinct heights, body shapes, and ages (e.g., elderly on mobility scooters). Every NPC is individually art-directed rather than purely procedurally randomized.
• The game includes an impressively diverse and reactive vegetation system.
• Parallax Mapping is used to simulate realistic building interiors even from exterior views.
• Features detailed volumetric cloud systems similar to those in Red Dead Redemption 2.
• Objects like beer bottles are fully modeled with fluid physics for added realism.
• Customization options include clothes, hairstyles, tattoos, and even fine-tuning Lucia’s makeup, fingernail length, color, and style.
• Characters are seen wearing earbuds, hinting at portable music playback while on foot or in the gym.
• Clothing reacts dynamically with physics-based motion in response to wind and character movement.
• Hair features advanced strand-based physics, allowing for natural movement and high realism. Unlike RDR2, Rockstar made it so that hair does not grow automatically over time.
• The physical appearance of Jason and Lucia can change depending on their lifestyle, in a similar way to GTA San Andreas. Eating affects their weight, while exercising visibly builds and tones their muscles.
• Also, going for extended periods without sleep, drinking too much, or spending a long time running from the police can negatively affect their appearance.
• Eating food/drinking smoothies provides health boosts or temporary gauge buffs. Protein bars enhance workout gains; energy drinks boost stamina.
• The dialogue interaction system from RDR2 makes its debut in GTA 6, with prompts such as "Greet, Taunt, Defuse" appearing in dynamic encounters.
• A Focus Ability highlights points of interest, escape routes, and police locations. Acts similarly to Dead Eye by slowing down surroundings to aid aiming. Dramatic moments trigger cinematic slow-motion combat cameras.
• There is also a stamina meter that appears during fighting, and gradually decreases as Jason attacks.
• A symbol resembling a devil or negative reputation icon appears after Jason continues attacking an incapacitated NPC, similar to the honor system in RDR2.
• Two separate money figures appear on screen, representing cash carried and money stored in the bank.
• You can break into and loot shipping containers containing cash, weapons, or items like bikes.
• GTA 6 will feature working social media feeds that players can access through their phones.
• The game comes with an extensive set of accessibility options, as well as a Photo Mode (no full-blown Director Mode - at least not at launch)
• No First-Person mode: gameplay focuses entirely on third-person animation systems (first-person is used only for aiming certain weapons).
• The game runs at 1440p,  targeting 30 FPS across PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. No details are currently known on PS5 Pro enhancements.

GTA 6 Online: What to Expect & Will Progress Carry Over?

• GTA 6 is expected to launch with a brand-new version of GTA Online, likely set within the expanded world of Leonida and beyond.
• Current speculation suggests players will need to start from scratch in the new online world, with no direct transfer of characters, properties, money, or vehicles from GTA V’s version of GTA Online.
• This decision appears to be driven by multiple factors - including the overwhelming inflation of the GTA V Online economy, the abundance of futuristic vehicles and overpowered content, and the desire to create a more grounded and balanced experience in line with GTA 6’s setting.
• Those who played GTA V's version of GTA Online may receive a "returning players bonus" based on their in-game rank, money, or accomplishments.
• GTA 6 Online is also rumored to feature more structured roleplay tools, possibly influenced by Rockstar's acquisition of FiveM, suggesting an even deeper integration of community-driven and immersive gameplay experiences.
• There is still speculation that veteran GTA Online players might receive loyalty rewards, such as exclusive clothing, decals, or a startup bonus -but not a full progress transfer.
• Rockstar has not officially confirmed details about GTA 6 Online, but signs point toward a more refined, next-gen experience -with balanced progression, new gameplay systems, and a clean slate for all players.

Stay tuned to this page as we'll update it with all the features announced for GTA 6, and turn on notifications for @GTABase Twitter profile so you don’t miss any news about the game!

Are you excited about how Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up? What GTA 6 feature are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below!