GTA 6 Leak: Release Date, Gameplay Features, Map Size, and Everything You Need to Know
Rockstar Games’ upcoming blockbuster, Grand Theft Auto VI, has become one of the most highly anticipated video games of all time. With every new leak, the hype intensifies. Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest GTA 6 news, covering its release date, story, map, gameplay mechanics, and more.
Expected Release Date: Fall 2025 — But Is It Final?
While Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed a release date for GTA 6, credible insiders and analysts point to Q4 2025 as the likely launch window.
Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, hinted in a recent earnings call that the fiscal year 2025 would be “record-breaking,” fueling speculation that GTA 6 is the centerpiece.
However, Rockstar is known for delaying titles to ensure quality. If any last-minute polishing is needed, we may see the game pushed to early 2026.

First Official Trailer: Record-Breaking Teaser
On December 4, 2023, Rockstar dropped the first official trailer for GTA 6, which quickly became the most-viewed game trailer in 24 hours on YouTube. The teaser confirmed the return to Vice City and introduced the game’s main characters.
With stunning visuals, dynamic environments, and a modern setting, the trailer gave fans a taste of what’s coming — and left them wanting more.
Map and Setting: Vice City Reimagined
GTA 6 is set in Leonida, a fictional U.S. state inspired by Florida, with Vice City at its heart. According to reliable leaks and trailer breakdowns, the map will feature:
- A vibrant Vice City with high-rises and beaches
- Swamps, rural areas, trailer parks
- Small towns and highway systems
- Day-night and dynamic weather cycles
This will reportedly be the largest and most interactive map in GTA history, possibly even evolving over time with updates.

Story and Characters: Lucia and Jason
For the first time in the franchise, GTA 6 will feature a female protagonist, Lucia, alongside her male counterpart Jason. Their relationship appears to be criminal and chaotic, echoing Bonnie and Clyde vibes.
The game will allow players to switch between both characters, similar to GTA V, but with deeper emotional storytelling and intertwined missions that shift based on character decisions.
Gameplay Innovations and Mechanics
GTA 6 is expected to push the boundaries of open-world gaming with:
- Advanced AI: NPCs react more naturally, with routines, emotions, and even memory of your actions.
- Dynamic Interactions: Shoplifting, carjacking, and police chases will vary by location and time.
- Immersive Environment: Realistic traffic, weather, lighting, and destructible objects.
- Customizable UI & Controls: Enhanced player experience for both console and future PC versions.
- In-game Social Media: Satirical take on TikTok and Instagram integrated into the game.
Multiplayer elements will likely be part of GTA Online 2, though Rockstar has yet to confirm how this will function.
Platforms: Where Will You Be Able to Play GTA 6?
Rockstar confirmed that GTA 6 will be available on:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
There’s no word yet on a PC version, but based on Rockstar’s past releases, a PC port is expected roughly 6–12 months after the console launch.

Budget and Development: The Most Expensive Game Ever?
Reports suggest GTA 6’s budget has exceeded $1 billion, making it potentially the most expensive game ever developed. Rockstar has been working on the game since 2014, with a massive team of developers across global studios.
This investment reflects the studio’s goal to set a new industry benchmark for open-world games.
AI and Tech Advancements
GTA 6 is said to leverage next-generation AI and machine learning to create a world that feels alive. From adaptive police behavior to citizens who remember your past crimes, Rockstar is aiming to create a living, breathing digital society.
There are also rumors of procedural mission generation, allowing side missions and activities to vary in each playthrough.
Fan Theories and Community Buzz
With each leak, fan forums like Reddit and GTAForums light up with speculation. Popular theories include:
- The return of Tommy Vercetti’s legacy in Vice City
- Time jumps in the storyline
- Possible crossover with GTA Online or Red Dead Easter eggs
Some even believe Rockstar might introduce real-time map changes, much like Fortnite, as part of online seasons.