Summary

  • Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is finally confirmed to launch on May 26, 2026 after 11 years in the making, available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
  • Rockstar Games revealed more about the game’s main characters, setting, storyline, and other details through a second GTA 6 Trailer on May 6, 2025.
  • Fans can expect a more ambitious Grand Theft Auto installment with high-quality visuals, making more than a decade of anticipation truly worth it.

A new GTA 6 Trailer just dropped, and fans are already hyping it up! Rockstar Games has finally given fans a substantial look at Grand Theft Auto 6 last Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Trailer 2 previews the story of two intriguing characters set in the vibrant world of Miami-inspired Vice City. The game’s official launch date on May 26, 2026 has also been revealed at the end of the trailer. Here’s everything we know and speculate about the game based on Trailer 2.

Release Date and Platforms

The highly-anticipated sixth installment of the Grand Theft Auto series was originally expected to launch in Fall 2025. However, Rockstar Games recently announced its delay until May 2026. The developer explained that they wanted to deliver a higher level of quality that can exceed fans’ expectations. Trailer 2 confirmed the release date on May 26, 2026, finally giving fans something solid to look forward to.

GTA 6 will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. There may, however, be a longer wait for a PC release date announcement. Rockstar previously revealed that Trailer 2 was entirely captured in-game on the PS5. This promised high visual quality and performance on base consoles.

Main Characters and Storyline

The GTA 6 trailer introduces two protagonists: Jason Duval, and the series’ first non-optional female lead, Lucia Caminos. At the beginning, it showed Jason living at the Leonida Keys in one of Brian Heder’s properties. A teenage criminal turned Army member, he couldn’t quite find a fresh start and finds himself aiding Brian with criminal activities. 

Jason eventually heads to meet his partner, Lucia, after her release from prison. Lucia is a strong-willed character, raised to fight ever since childhood. She’s determined to take control of her life, whatever it takes. Her dynamic with Jason resembles a “Bonnie and Clyde” relationship as they navigate a sprawling state of crime and indulgence.

Apart from the main characters, Rockstar has introduced several supporting characters:

  • Boobie Ike: A local Vice City mogul who now owns multiple legitimate businesses despite a troubled past
  • Dre’quan Priest: A producer trying to break into the music industry with his label, Only Raw Records
  • Cal Hampton: Jason’s friend and a conspiracy theorist who prefers hanging at home and snooping on Coast Guard comms
  • Brian Heder: Jason’s landlord and a drug runner who accepts crime-related favors from him instead of rent

Setting, Music, and Atmosphere

“Hot Together” by The Pointer Sisters played in the background of Trailer 2, complimenting Jason and Lucia’s escapades through the tropical keys and neon cityscape. GTA 6 is set in Leonida, which takes obvious inspiration from the real-life U.S. state of Florida. In Leonida are various other locations that offer different experiences, from a flashy metropolis to mountainous hideouts.

Here are the full list of major locations in GTA 6:

  • Vice City
  • Leonida Keys
  • Grassrivers
  • Port Gellhorn
  • Ambrosia
  • Mount Kalaga

GTA 6 takes place in the present day with modern technology, social media, and cultural references. Yet, the game still carries a distinct ’80s vibe through its music choices and neon aesthetics.

Technical Advancements and Gameplay Features

The trailer confirms several technical features that promise to deliver a groundbreaking open-world gaming experience:

  • NPCs with more realistic reactions and routines
  • Ray-traced reflections across vehicles and buildings
  • Advanced ray-traced global illumination similar to what was added to GTA V on PC
  • Dynamic weather and lighting effects
  • Possible RPG elements, with Jason seen weightlifting (similar to San Andreas)
  • Fight clubs and underground competitions
  • Open-world activities like store robberies and workouts

Conclusion

Anticipation continues building around GTA 6, with trailer viewing numbers shattering previous records. As the 2026 release approaches, fans can expect additional information about what could become the most technically ambitious and comprehensive open-world experience ever developed.