Comparison
GTA 6 vs GTA 5
Thirteen years apart. Here is what has changed, using confirmed facts only.
Direct answer
GTA 6 moves the series from Los Santos to Leonida and Vice City, swaps three protagonists for two — Jason and Lucia, launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only, and costs $79.99 versus GTA 5's $59.99. It releases November 19, 2026, thirteen years after GTA 5.
| Feature | GTA 5 | GTA 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 17, 2013 | November 19, 2026 |
| Launch platforms | PS3, Xbox 360 (later PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) | PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Setting | San Andreas — Los Santos & Blaine County | Leonida — Vice City & surrounding regions |
| Map | San Andreas: Los Santos city plus Blaine County countryside | Leonida: Vice City plus regions such as the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers and Port Gellhorn (official size not published) |
| Protagonists | Three: Michael, Franklin, Trevor | Two: Jason Duval & Lucia Caminos |
| Female lead | No | Yes — Lucia Caminos |
| Launch price (US) | $59.99 | $79.99 Standard / $99.99 Ultimate |
| Online at launch | GTA Online added Oct 1, 2013 | Single-player at launch; online plans not yet detailed |
| Developer | Rockstar North | Rockstar Games |
Common questions
Is GTA 6 bigger than GTA 5?
Rockstar has not published an official map size. Trailers show multiple regions across Leonida, but any size figure you see is unofficial.
How many years after GTA 5 does GTA 6 release?
Thirteen years — GTA 5 launched September 17, 2013 and GTA 6 is dated November 19, 2026.
Does GTA 6 have three protagonists like GTA 5?
No. GTA 6 has two protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.