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.

Start here

First steps, money and the walkthrough.

Gameplay

Police, cars, weapons, switching and online.

GuidePublished November 13, 2026
GTA 6 Wanted Level and Police System Explained

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.

GuidePublished November 13, 2026
GTA 6 Cars and Garages: Theft, Keys and Storage

Steal, register and store cars in GTA 6: vehicle scanner, lockpicks and key cloners, alarms and trackers, garage slots and every vehicle Rockstar names.

GuidePublished November 13, 2026
GTA 6 Weapons Guide: Named Guns, Storage and Carry Rules

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.

GuidePublished November 13, 2026
GTA 6 Character Switching: Jason and Lucia Explained

How switching between Jason and Lucia works in GTA 6: free switching, locked missions, forced swaps, shared cars, co-op questions and relationship status.

GuidePublished November 13, 2026
GTA 6 Online and Multiplayer: What Players Get

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.

GuidePublished November 12, 2026
GTA 6 Microtransactions and Single-Player at Launch

Does GTA 6 have microtransactions and is it single-player only at launch? Rockstar and Take-Two statements, store labels, and what is unannounced.

GuideUpdated October 31, 2026
How Long Is GTA 6? Every Length Claim and Its Source

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.

GuidePublished November 12, 2026
GTA 6 Age Rating: ESRB Mature 17+, PEGI 18 Explained

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.

GuidePublished November 13, 2026
GTA 6 Map Guide: Regions, Travel and Getting Around

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.

GuideUpdated November 12, 2026
GTA 6 Vice City Map: Official Areas and What Is Known

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.

GuideUpdated November 12, 2026
GTA 6 Leonida Keys: What Rockstar Says and What Is Unknown

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.

GuideUpdated November 12, 2026
GTA 6 Grassrivers: Leonida's Wetlands, Facts and Unknowns

GTA 6 Grassrivers explained: Rockstar's description of Leonida's mangrove wetlands, what the screenshots show, the Everglades look, and what is unknown.

GuideUpdated November 12, 2026
GTA 6 Port Gellhorn: Official Description and Unknowns

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.

GuideUpdated November 12, 2026
GTA 6 Ambrosia: Refinery Country and Biker Influence

GTA 6 Ambrosia explained: Rockstar's industrial heartland of Leonida, the Allied Crystal sugar refinery, biker gang influence, and what is still unknown.

GuideUpdated November 12, 2026
GTA 6 Mount Kalaga National Park: Hunting, Fishing, Facts

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.

Launch and hardware

Pre-load, consoles, storage, settings and prices.

GuidePublished November 13, 2026
GTA 6 Best Settings for PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox

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.

GuideUpdated November 13, 2026
Which Console for GTA 6? PS5, PS5 Pro or Xbox Series X|S

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.

GuideUpdated November 13, 2026
GTA 6 on PS5 Pro: Frame Rate and Resolution Status

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.

GuideUpdated November 12, 2026
GTA 6 File Size and Storage: Do You Need an SSD Upgrade?

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.

GuideUpdated November 13, 2026
GTA 6 Server Status and Download Problems: Where to Check

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.

GuideUpdated October 31, 2026
GTA 6 Limited Edition DualSense: Price and Pre-Order Status

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.

GuidePublished November 12, 2026
GTA 6 Price by Country: US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia

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.

GuidePublished November 12, 2026
GTA 6 on Game Pass or PS Plus? Status at Launch

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.

ComparisonPublished October 31, 2026
GTA 6 vs GTA 5: Setting, Price, Map and Launch Compared

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.

GuidePublished November 12, 2026
GTA 6 vs Red Dead Redemption 2: Map, Engine, Facts

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