GTA 6 drops in 2026: Vice City goes bigger, wilder, and way more expensive

Grab your neon shades and crank up the ‘80s playlist—Vice City is back on the map. After years of jokes about 'GTA 6 when?' Rockstar has finally circled a date: May 26, 2026. Yes, that’s still a wait, but considering GTA 5 has been around longer than some TikTok users have been alive, fans are ready.

This time we’re heading to Leonida, Rockstar’s cheeky spin on Florida, with an expanded Vice City that’s more than palm trees and pastel blazers. Expect swamps, mountains, flashy ports, and those alligator-filled backroads your mom warned you about. Rockstar initially toyed with South America, but decided to double down on detail instead of size—because who needs another half-empty map gathering dust? And if you’ve been following GTA 6 news closely, you know this focus on depth is exactly what fans have been asking for.

The story spotlights Lucia Kaminos, the franchise’s first female lead, and her partner-in-everything, Jason Duval, an ex-soldier turned small-time hustler. Think yin and yang with a dash of Bonnie and Clyde. Supporting the chaos are nightlife kingpin Booby Ike and conspiracy nut Cal Hampton, who’ll probably rope you into side missions about aliens.

Trailers, tech, and hype

Two trailers already broke records: one in December 2023 showing Lucia’s swagger in modern Vice City, and another in May 2025 with Jason picking her up from prison. Both teased the mayhem, memes, and wild energy only GTA can deliver.

On the tech side, whispers suggest a 30 FPS cap to keep all that detail running smoothly on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The rumored PS5 Pro could change that, though Xbox hasn’t confirmed its next move. And sorry, PC gamers—you’re in the wait your turn corner again.

Despite a 2022 data breach and Rockstar’s infamous delays, anticipation is sky-high. With post-launch GTA 6 updates, billion-dollar projections, and maybe a $100 price tag, this isn’t just another sequel—it’s shaping up to be the blockbuster of the decade.