GTA 6 to release in May 2026: Date, price, map, characters and other details we know

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GTA 6 is scheduled to release on May 26, 2026.

In India, the standard edition is expected to cost around Rs 5,999.

GTA 6 will follow the adventures of two main characters, Jason and Lucia.

GTA 6 to release in May 2026: Date, price, map, characters and other details we know

The excitement for the next Grand Theft Auto game is huge, and fans are eagerly waiting for its release. Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has been in the works for several years, and every update from Rockstar Games grabs headlines. In May 2025, the gaming community went into a frenzy when Rockstar unexpectedly released the second trailer of GTA 6, which quickly went viral.

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Fans were amazed by the trailer, which featured realistic graphics, fast-paced car chases, and new characters. From the release date to the new characters, here’s everything we know so far about GTA 6.

GTA 6 story and gameplay

GTA 6 will follow the adventures of two main characters, Jason and Lucia. According to Rockstar, “Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.”

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GTA 6 characters

In addition to Jason and Lucia, the game will introduce several new characters. Some of the confirmed names include Boobie Ike, Brian Heder, Cal Hampton, Dre’Quan Priest, Raul Bautista, and Real Dimez.

GTA 6 map and setting

GTA 6 will take players back to the vibrant streets of Vice City while also exploring new areas. Rockstar promises that this will be the biggest and most immersive Grand Theft Auto game yet.

GTA 6 release date and expected price in India

The game is scheduled to release on May 26, 2026. In India, the standard edition is expected to cost around Rs 5,999, while special editions may be priced at Rs 7,299 or more.

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GTA 6 expected system requirements

Although Rockstar hasn’t officially released PC requirements, leaks suggest that players may need a system with at least an Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor, a GTX 1080 Ti or Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics card, 8GB of RAM, and about 150GB of free storage.

Ayushi Jain

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