Guides
GTA 6 Guides
Guides for Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Start with the beginner's guide, then pick the topic you need: money, police, cars, the map, your console or the people of Leonida.
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First steps, money and the walkthrough.
New to GTA 6? Set up your console, meet Jason and Lucia, and learn how money, police, cars and fitness work before you play your first mission.
How to earn money in GTA 6: robbing shops, hideouts and banks, selling stolen cars to fences, and why missions alone will not cover the cost of the story.
How to pre-load GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-load opened 10 Nov 2026. PS5 steps, Xbox queue, 212GB to clear, and what is unconfirmed.
No GTA 6 cheat codes are confirmed by Rockstar. Every cheat claim in circulation, sorted by status with its source and date, ready to update at launch.
No GTA 6 trophy or achievement list is confirmed. What is known, past Rockstar precedents, and a tracker filled in from store listings once they appear.
Track GTA 6 collectibles and easter eggs in one place: how the checklist and map layer work, what Rockstar has said and where locations will be added.
Gameplay
Police, cars, weapons, switching and online.
How police and wanted levels work in GTA 6: witnesses, searches by clothing and vehicle, ways to lose the heat, the Criminal Profile and spike strips.
Steal, register and store cars in GTA 6: vehicle scanner, lockpicks and key cloners, alarms and trackers, garage slots and every vehicle Rockstar names.
Every GTA 6 weapon Rockstar has named, where to store guns in trunks and lockers, why you cannot hide long guns, and how NPCs react to a weapon in hand.
How switching between Jason and Lucia works in GTA 6: free switching, locked missions, forced swaps, shared cars, co-op questions and relationship status.
GTA 6 launches as a single-player game. See what that means for co-op, GTA Online on GTA V, GTA+ and in-game purchases, and what is still open.
Does GTA 6 have microtransactions and is it single-player only at launch? Rockstar and Take-Two statements, store labels, and what is unannounced.
A Rockstar North co-studio head reportedly needed 80 hours. See every length claim for GTA 6, who said it, its status and what is still unknown.
GTA 6 age rating: store pages show ESRB Mature 17+, PEGI 18 and Australian R 18+. Content descriptors and what it means for parents, with sources.
World and map
Travel, regions and Vice City.
Plan your trip across Leonida: the six regions of the GTA 6 map, how big the world is, what vehicles and transit Rockstar has shown, and travel questions.
GTA 6 Vice City explained: the four areas Rockstar names, the characters tied to it, what it looks based on, and what is still unknown about the map.
The Leonida Keys in GTA 6: Rockstar's island chain, Brian Heder and Jason's ties to it, the Florida Keys look, and what is confirmed, reported or unknown.
GTA 6 Grassrivers explained: Rockstar's description of Leonida's mangrove wetlands, what the screenshots show, the Everglades look, and what is unknown.
GTA 6 Port Gellhorn explained: Rockstar's faded vacation coast of motels and dirt bikes, why it is not a confirmed container port, and what is unknown.
GTA 6 Ambrosia explained: Rockstar's industrial heartland of Leonida, the Allied Crystal sugar refinery, biker gang influence, and what is still unknown.
GTA 6 Mount Kalaga National Park explained: Rockstar's northern park with hunting, fishing and off-road trails, the backwoods nearby, and what is unknown.
Characters
The people of Leonida.
Who is Raul Bautista in GTA 6? Rockstar's bio of the seasoned bank robber, the reported demo chase, why he is not named the villain, and what is unknown.
Who is Brian Heder in GTA 6? Rockstar's bio of the Keys drug runner who houses Jason, plus the reported Stephen Root voice claim and what is unconfirmed.
Who is Boobie Ike in GTA 6? Rockstar's official bio of the Vice City legend and Only Raw Records partner, and what is not announced, like his voice actor.
Who is Dre'Quan Priest in GTA 6? Rockstar's bio of the hustler turned label partner behind Only Raw Records, where he appears, and what is not announced.
Who are Real Dimez in GTA 6? Rockstar's bio of rap duo Bae-Luxe and Roxy, their Only Raw Records deal, local hit with DWNPLY, and what is not announced.
Rockstar has named no GTA 6 voice actor. Stephen Root says he plays Brian Heder; Lucia's actor is a fan belief. Every claim, its status and its source.
Launch and hardware
Pre-load, consoles, storage, settings and prices.
Set up GTA 6 on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S: storage, downloads, DualSense and audio features, the 30fps target and the PS5 Pro extras.
GTA 6 launches on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S with a 30fps target. PS5 Pro adds PSSR and ray-traced shadows. What differs per console.
GTA 6 on PS5 Pro: Rockstar targets 30fps, with PSSR clarity and ray-traced shadows only on Pro. Resolution is not announced. What each source says.
No official GTA 6 file size exists yet. See reported figures, what fits on each console, and the Sony M.2 rules if you add storage before pre-load.
GTA 6 is single-player, so check PlayStation and Xbox status pages for store or download problems. Cited PS5 download fixes, checked 31 Oct. Start here.
Sony's two GTA 6 DualSense controllers: price by region, which one is sold where, pre-order status and the 19 November 2026 launch date. See which to buy.
GTA 6 price by country from PlayStation Store pages read 12 Nov 2026: Standard and Ultimate in USD, GBP, EUR, CAD and AUD, plus what is not announced.
Is GTA 6 on Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus? Neither store page lists a subscription offer for the 19 Nov 2026 release. What is confirmed and reported.
GTA 6 vs GTA 5 side by side: setting, price, platforms, map, online, PC, length and police. Each GTA VI cell shows its source status. Compare now.
GTA 6 vs Red Dead Redemption 2: map size claims, engine, release and platforms side by side, with what Rockstar has said and what is still unknown.
Tools and trackers
Missions in order, with objectives, tips and rewards.
ToolInteractive mapThe six regions of Leonida and the places Rockstar has named.
ToolMission trackerTick off missions and keep your progress in your browser.
ToolCollectibles trackerA checklist and map layer for collectibles as they are found.
ToolUnlock timeWhen the game starts in your region, with a local-time converter.
ToolPre-load sizeStorage to clear on PS5 and what each source says about install size.