Rockstar Games Unveils New GTA 6 Trailer, Confirms 2026 Launch
— Lucía becomes the first female playable protagonist in the GTA series, adding a fresh dynamic to the game's narrative.
Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is scheduled to launch on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. This marks a delay from the initially planned Fall 2025 release, as the development team requires additional time to fully realize their ambitious vision for the game .
The newly released trailer introduces players to the game's protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucía Caminos, a criminal duo navigating the underworld of Vice City, a fictional city inspired by Miami. Notably, Lucía becomes the first female playable protagonist in the GTA series, adding a fresh dynamic to the game's narrative .
Set in the modern-day, the trailer showcases a vibrant and immersive world, complete with bustling streets, neon-lit locales, and high-octane action sequences. The game's setting, the state of Leonida, serves as a stand-in for Florida, offering a diverse and expansive environment for players to explore .
The trailer's release has generated significant excitement among fans, amassing millions of views on YouTube within hours. Despite the delay, anticipation for GTA 6 remains high, with many praising the game's visual fidelity and the depth of its storytelling .
Industry expert Jason Schreier commented on the delay, stating that the extended timeline allows Rockstar to avoid rushed production and maintain a healthy work environment for its developers. He noted that the Fall 2025 release window was considered unrealistic by many within the company, making the May 2026 launch a more feasible target .
As the release date approaches, fans can look forward to more updates and insights into what promises to be one of the most ambitious entries in the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
