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Pricing

How to Cancel a GTA 6 Pre-Order and Get a Refund

Cancel a GTA 6 pre-order on PlayStation, Xbox or a retailer before the deadline. PlayStation blocks refunds once the pre-load starts, and Xbox self-serve cancels close 10 days out.

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Gameplay

GTA 6 Cheats: Cheat Codes for PS5 and Xbox (Are There Any?)

Every GTA 6 cheat code for PS5 and Xbox, added the moment it's confirmed in the game. Plus how cheats worked in GTA V and RDR2, and the fake sites to avoid.

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Launch Guide

GTA 6 File Size: How Much Storage Do You Need?

How big is GTA 6? The truth about the 228 GB figure, how much space to clear on PS5 and Xbox before pre-load, and the cheapest storage upgrades.

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Gameplay

GTA 6 Hunting: Legendary Animals, Alligators and Tracking

Hunting in GTA 6: alligator hunting from the Extended Look, 170+ animal species, rare and legendary animals you can track, and where to find wildlife in Leonida.

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Launch Guide

GTA 6 New Zealand Trick: Unlock Early on Xbox and PS5?

How the New Zealand region trick works for GTA 6 on Xbox and PS5, the exact unlock time, what it costs, and the risks Microsoft and Sony do not advertise.

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Online

Will GTA 6 Have Online at Launch?

Is GTA 6 Online available on November 19? What Take-Two's CEO said about a single-player launch, what Rockstar has not shown, and what happens to GTA Online on GTA V.

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Pricing

GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonuses: Vintage Vice City Pack and GTA+

What you get for pre-ordering GTA 6: the Vintage Vice City Pack before November 20, a free month of GTA+ on digital orders, and what each bonus does and does not include.

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Pricing

How Much Is GTA 6? Price in the US, UK and Europe

GTA 6 costs $79.99 / £69.99 / €79.99 for Standard and $99.99 / £89.99 / €99.99 for Ultimate. Regional prices, what you get, where to buy and how to avoid fake discounts.

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Platforms

Is GTA 6 on PS4, Xbox One or Switch 2?

GTA 6 is only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Why there is no PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch 2 version, what about cloud streaming, and the cheapest way to play on 19 November.

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Platforms

GTA 6 on PS5 Pro: What 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' Means

GTA 6 is listed as PS5 Pro Enhanced and Rockstar says it plays best on PS5. What that means for resolution, frame rate and whether to upgrade.

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Pricing

GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition: Is It Worth It?

GTA 6 Standard ($79.99 / £69.99) vs Ultimate ($99.99 / £89.99): every item in the Ultimate Edition, what both include, upgrade options and who should buy which.

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Story

GTA 6 Story Explained: Plot, Jason, Lucia and Missions

The GTA 6 story without spoilers: Jason and Lucia's easy score gone wrong, Lucia's prison start, switching characters and the relationship choices.

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Guides

GTA 6 Trophy List and Achievements: Platinum Guide

GTA 6 trophies and achievements: when the list appears, how hard the platinum is likely to be, what GTA V and RDR2 asked for, and how to prepare for 100%.

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Gameplay

GTA 6 Wanted System Explained: Six Stars and Your Record

How the GTA 6 wanted system works: six stars, police that recognise your clothes and car, the persistent criminal profile, and the escape tactics shown in the Extended Look.

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World

GTA 6 Hurricanes, Weather and 170+ Animals Explained

GTA 6 has hurricanes, tropical storms and more than 170 animal species. What Rockstar revealed in the Game Informer cover story about Leonida's weather and wildlife.

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Platforms

GTA 6 on Xbox Series S: Storage, Performance and Facts

GTA 6 launches on Xbox Series S. What we know about performance, why storage is the real problem on the 512 GB model, and how to prepare.

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Gameplay

How Long Is GTA 6? Hours to Beat the Story and 100%

How long does GTA 6 take to beat? Rockstar North's Rob Nelson reportedly needed about 80 hours with optional goals. How that compares with GTA V and RDR2.

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Launch Guide

How to Play GTA 6 Early: Every Method Checked

Can you play GTA 6 before November 19? Every early-access method checked: time zones, the New Zealand trick, pre-load, reviews and the scams to avoid.

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Maps

Allied Crystal Sugar Refinery in GTA VI: Landmark Guide

GTA VI's Allied Crystal Sugar Refinery: Ambrosia's giant sugar plant, the double meaning in its name and the missions fans expect there.

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General

GTA 6 Release Date: 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox

GTA 6 is out on 19 November 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-load opens 12 November, it unlocks at midnight local time, and PC is still unannounced.

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Maps

Ambrosia in GTA VI: Sugar, Bikers and Old-School Leonida

Ambrosia in GTA VI: central Leonida's refinery town, the Allied Crystal sugar plant, the local biker gang and the missions it could host.

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Vehicles

GTA 6 Best Cars: Top Vehicles, Boats and Bikes to Get First

The best cars in GTA 6 so far: the '95 Grotti Cheetah, Shitzu Squalo, Dominator Buggy and Classic Car Collection, plus airboats, dirt bikes and new handling.

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Economy

GTA 6 Money Guide: How to Make Money Fast in Leonida

How to make money in GTA 6: the five Ultimate Edition businesses, robberies and scores, races, and day-one spending rules so you don't go broke in Vice City.

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Buying Guide

GTA VI pre-order and edition guide

Compare GTA VI's Standard and Ultimate editions, official bonuses, pre-load timing, physical format and the store details to check before buying.

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Character Study

Lucia Caminos: everything Rockstar has shown so far

Everything Rockstar has revealed about Lucia Caminos: her prison past, her father, her life with Jason and the rumours worth ignoring.

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Technical Analysis

Why Rockstar's RAGE engine matters for GTA VI

A plain-English guide to Rockstar's in-house RAGE engine and what it means for GTA VI's crowds, weather, physics and open world.

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GTA VI 100% completion: what to expect

Planning a 100% run in GTA VI? Here's what Rockstar usually counts, the collectibles and activities we expect in Leonida, and how to get ready.

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GTA cheats and exploits history: from GTA III to GTA VI

From tank spawns in GTA III to GTA V's phone cheats: the history of GTA cheat codes and exploits, and what we expect from cheats in GTA VI.

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GTA VI cinematic camera predictions

How GTA VI could make every drive look like a movie, from vehicle camera profiles to neon Vice City shots, based on decades of Rockstar cinematic cameras.

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GTA VI collectibles predictions

The GTA VI collectible sets we expect in Leonida, from coastal wrecks to neon signage and hidden packages, based on Rockstar's best hunts.

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GTA VI easter egg predictions

The GTA VI callbacks, secrets and hidden references we expect in Leonida, from Vice City nods to mystery hunts and social media satire.

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Characters

GTA 6 Characters: Every Character Rockstar Has Confirmed

Meet the GTA VI cast: Lucia, Jason and the seven supporting characters Rockstar has named, from Cal Hampton to Boobie Ike and Raul Bautista.

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Online

GTA Online to GTA VI: will your progress carry over?

Will GTA Online characters, cash, cars and crews move to GTA VI? What Rockstar has said, the likely options and how to protect your account.

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GTA VI vs Cyberpunk, Starfield, Elden Ring and RDR2

How GTA VI stacks up against Cyberpunk 2077, Starfield, Horizon, Elden Ring and Red Dead Redemption 2, based on everything Rockstar has shown.

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Lore

GTA Vice City to GTA VI: lore links and callbacks

How GTA VI's Vice City connects to the 2002 classic: the shared DNA, the callbacks fans are hoping for and the Easter eggs to hunt at launch.

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Gameplay

GTA VI heist predictions: trailer clues and big scores

Every heist clue from the GTA VI trailers, plus our predictions for planning boards, crew roles, getaway routes, payouts and online heists.

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Characters

Jason Duval: everything we know about GTA VI's co-lead

Jason Duval explained: his life in the Leonida Keys, his partnership with Lucia, his trailer moments and what launch could reveal.

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Maps

Kelly County and rural Leonida: Grassrivers and Hamlet

A guide to rural Leonida in GTA VI: the Grassrivers wetlands, the town of Hamlet, airboats and wildlife, and the fan name Kelly County.

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Leonida Keys in GTA VI: the complete island guide

A complete guide to the Leonida Keys in GTA VI: causeways, marinas, stilt homes, Jason and Brian's story links, and what fans expect from the islands.

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Characters

Lucia Caminos profile: GTA VI's co-lead explained

Lucia Caminos explained: her prison past, her partnership with Jason, her biggest trailer moments and what launch could reveal.

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Manni L. Perez: the Lucia casting rumour explained

Is Manni L. Perez playing Lucia in GTA VI? Where the casting rumour came from, why Rockstar hasn't confirmed it and what would settle it.

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Maps

GTA 6 Map Size vs GTA 5 and RDR2: How Leonida Compares

How does GTA VI's map compare with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2? What Rockstar has shown of Leonida, fan size estimates and why density matters most.

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Maps

Mount Kalaga wilderness guide: terrain, trails and wildlife

Explore Mount Kalaga's wilderness in GTA VI: the canyons, forest roads and rivers Rockstar has shown, plus the hunting, fishing and off-road fun fans expect.

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GTA VI photo mode predictions

Vice City was built for screenshots. Here's the GTA VI photo mode we expect, from lens and focus controls to neon filters and vertical crops.

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Maps

Port Gellhorn in GTA VI: Leonida's industrial coast

A guide to Port Gellhorn's industrial coast in GTA VI: what Rockstar has shown, the docks, motels and truck stops, and the mission rumours fans are chasing.

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Background

Rockstar Games History: From DMA Design to GTA VI

How Rockstar went from DMA Design and GTA III to the post-Red Dead Redemption 2 studio building GTA VI.

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GTA VI Rockstar Editor predictions

Will GTA VI bring back the Rockstar Editor and Director Mode? Here's what GTA V offered and the creator tools we expect in Leonida.

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GTA VI speedrun category predictions

Any%, glitchless, all missions and 100%: the GTA VI speedrun categories we expect runners to build, based on GTA and Red Dead history.

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Background

Take-Two and GTA VI: Every Date, Delay and Disclosure

Every key Take-Two and Rockstar GTA VI disclosure, from the 2022 confirmation through two delays to the 19 November 2026 launch date and pre-orders.

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Trailers

GTA VI Trailer 1 breakdown: every scene explained

A scene-by-scene breakdown of the first GTA VI trailer: Lucia in prison, Vice Beach, the Keys, Jason, the social media montage and more.

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GTA VI Trailer 2 analysis: characters, places and story

GTA VI Trailer 2 broken down: the named cast, the regions of Leonida, the vehicles, the Lucia and Jason setup and the questions it leaves open.

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Maps

Vice City Downtown Guide: Skyline and Business Core

Downtown Vice City in GTA VI: the glass towers, dense streets and skyline shots from the trailers, the 2002 legacy and what we expect from the city core.

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Vice City Little Haiti Guide

Little Haiti in GTA VI: the 2002 district, the murals and street life in the trailers, the real Miami neighbourhood behind it and what we hope to see.

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Vice City Little Havana Guide

Little Havana in GTA VI: Latin street life in the trailers, the 2002 district, the real Calle Ocho behind it and what we expect from Vice City's Cuban quarter.

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Maps

Vice City Ocean View Guide: The Neon Beach Strip

Vice City's neon beach strip in GTA VI: the art-deco hotels and nightlife in the trailers, the 2002 Ocean View legacy and what we expect when it opens.

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Vice City Washington Beach Guide

Washington Beach in GTA VI: the lived-in stretch of Vice City's coast, what the trailers show beyond the neon strip, and what we expect to find there.

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Comparison

GTA VI map size: how big is Leonida?

How big is GTA VI's map? We compare Leonida with GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2 and other open worlds, from fan estimates to what Rockstar has shown.

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Activities

GTA VI racing guide: street, drag, off-road and boat races

Everything the trailers reveal about racing in GTA VI, plus the street sprints, Port Gellhorn drag runs, swamp routes and boat races we expect.

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Vice City in GTA VI: Map Guide and Districts

Everything Rockstar has shown of Vice City in GTA VI: the neon beach strip, the skyline, the port and nightlife, plus the districts fans expect to explore.

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Maps

Mount Kalaga in GTA VI: Leonida's wild north

A guide to Mount Kalaga in GTA VI: the canyons, forests and rivers Rockstar has shown, how it fits the map, and the wilderness activities fans expect.

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Port Gellhorn in GTA VI: Leonida's industrial edge

A Port Gellhorn guide for GTA VI: what Rockstar has shown, the docks and industry, racing clues, industrial landmarks and what we expect at launch.

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Trailer Analysis

Trailer 2 Anatomy: Every Frame, Every Clue

A scene-by-scene breakdown of GTA VI Trailer 2: what Rockstar showed, what it held back and what it means for the final game.

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The 2022 Rockstar Data Breach: Full Timeline and Aftermath

How the September 2022 Rockstar breach leaked early GTA VI footage: the attacker, Rockstar's response, the legal aftermath and what it changed.

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GTA VI Fandom Timeline: Records, Subreddits and Viral Moments

The GTA VI fandom's biggest milestones, from the first subreddits to Trailer 1's record-smashing YouTube debut and the viral moments of the Leonida era.

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Dan Houser After Rockstar: What His Exit Means for GTA VI

Dan Houser left Rockstar in 2020 and founded Absurd Ventures. Here is what his absence could mean for GTA VI's writing, satire and story.

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GTA VI Marketing Analysis: Rockstar's Playbook of Silence

How Rockstar marketed GTA VI with near-total silence: the 2023 teaser tweet, Trailer 1's record-breaking launch and the drip-feed strategy that followed.

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Maps

Vice City: Prawn Island Guide

Prawn Island in GTA VI: the 2002 film-studio island, the small bay islands seen in the trailers, and what we expect Rockstar to do with it.

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Vice City: Starfish Island Guide

Starfish Island in GTA VI: the mansion island from 2002, the bayside estates in the trailers, the Vercetti legacy and what we expect to find there.

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Vice City: Vice Point District Guide

Vice Point in GTA VI: the upscale north beach from 2002, the luxury high-rises in the trailers, and what we expect from Vice City's richest beachfront.

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Vice City: Viceport Guide

Viceport in GTA VI: the cranes, container yards and fishing docks seen in the trailers, the 2002 port district, and why it could be smuggling central.

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