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Vice City Starter Guide: What to Know Before November 19
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Vice City Starter Guide: What to Know Before November 19

GTA VI launches on November 19, 2026. This starter guide covers what to know before day one: dates, editions, the characters, the map and tracking your progress.

Launch Dates

  • Pre-load: from November 12, 2026 for digital pre-orders
  • Release: November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
  • Unlock time: Rockstar has not announced an exact hour. Store listings point to midnight in each region — see the release date hub.

Which Edition to Buy

The Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition $99.99 in the US. The story is the same in both; the Ultimate Edition adds in-game items. Full editions breakdown.

Meet the Protagonists

You play as Lucia and Jason, partners pulled into a criminal conspiracy across Leonida. Rockstar has also introduced a supporting cast.

Learn the Map

The game is set in the state of Leonida, with Vice City at its centre and the Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga beyond it. Get your bearings on the interactive map and in our locations overview.

Track Your Progress

Use the GTA VI completion tracker to tick off missions, collectibles and activities as you play. Your progress saves in your browser, or sign in to sync it across devices.

Catch Up on the Trailers

Watch Trailer 1, Trailer 2 and the Launch Trailer.

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