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Every credible GTA 6 leak, rated 1–5 stars and tagged Confirmed, Likely, Rumor or Debunked. We never publish what we can't trace to a reputable source.

SourceUpdated · Jun 27, 2026
Confirmed

Global release locked for November 19, 2026

Take-Two confirmed the launch window during the FY26 earnings call after Rockstar's official date reveal. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only at launch.

releaseMay 6, 2025
Rockstar Games / Take-Two InteractiveSource
Likely

Built on RAGE 9 engine

Trailer 2's fidelity (dense crowds, dynamic weather, real-time GI) lines up with Rockstar job listings referencing a next-gen RAGE iteration internally branded RAGE 9.

techMay 10, 2025
Rockstar job listings + trailer analysis
Likely

Lucia's prologue takes place in a women's correctional facility

Trailer 1 opens with Lucia in prison khakis. Reporting indicates the opening hours follow her release on parole before reuniting with Jason.

storyDec 5, 2023
Trailer 1 + Rockstar press kit
Likely

No online mode at launch

Take-Two has not announced a GTA Online successor shipping with the base game. Online is expected as a post-launch expansion, mirroring the GTA V rollout.

releaseAug 7, 2025
Take-Two earnings transcript
Rumor

Leonida is roughly 2× the size of GTA V's San Andreas

Insider reporting from Jason Schreier (Bloomberg) and Tez2 estimates the playable area at ~2× San Andreas, with the Keys and Everglades fully traversable.

mapNov 12, 2024
Bloomberg / Tez2 (GTAForums)
Rumor

Massively expanded interactive interiors

Trailer 2 shows interior shots of diners, strip clubs, gas stations and motels. Reporting suggests most named businesses are enterable without loading screens.

gameplayMay 7, 2025
Trailer 2 frame analysis
Rumor

PC version delayed to 2027

Following Rockstar's pattern with RDR2 and GTA V, a PC release is widely expected 6–12 months after console launch. No official confirmation yet.

releaseMay 12, 2025
Historical Rockstar release pattern
Rumor

Overhauled vehicle handling closer to GTA IV

Several outlets report Rockstar has rebuilt vehicle physics with weight and momentum modeled per-axle, walking back GTA V's arcade feel.

vehiclesFeb 18, 2025
Insider Gaming
Rumor

In-game currency stays USD — no crypto

Despite community speculation, leaks suggest Rockstar has scrapped early crypto-style mechanics in favor of the classic cash + bank system.

gameplaySep 3, 2024
Tez2 / GTAForums

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