Guides
Long-form breakdowns of Leonida, RAGE 9, characters, systems, and the release itself.
Leonida: A Region Primer
What we know about the fictional state of Leonida — cities, biomes and the geography teased in Trailer 1 and Trailer 2.
RAGE 9: What Actually Changes
Rockstar's next-gen engine, framed for players — density, weather, water and NPC behavior, without the marketing gloss.
Jason & Lucia: The Bonnie-and-Clyde Setup
Rockstar's first dual protagonist since GTA V — how the criminal romance framing changes mission design, pacing and player choice.
The Heist Economy: A Forecast
Best-guess model for how heist payouts, crew cuts, expenses and business income will structure the mid-to-late game.
Vice City vs Miami: What Rockstar Kept, Bent and Invented
A guided tour of what's real Miami, what's twisted, and what's pure Rockstar satire — with the specific Trailer 2 shots as reference points.
Release Window Decoded: Why November 19, 2026
Take-Two's fiscal calendar, retail cycle and prior Rockstar launches — read together, they explain why VI's date is exactly where it is.