GTA 5 vs GTA 6
GTA 6 trades Los Santos for a modern Vice City in the state of Leonida, swaps three protagonists for two (Lucia and Jason), and brings a larger map and a big tech leap after over a decade since GTA 5.
| GTA 5 | GTA 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Los Santos and Blaine County | Vice City, state of Leonida |
| Protagonists | Three (Michael, Franklin, Trevor) | Two (Lucia and Jason) |
| Map | Large | Larger, more detailed (reported) |
| Released | September 17, 2013 | November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms at launch | PS3 and Xbox 360 | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S |
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Frequently asked questions
What is different in GTA 6 compared to GTA 5?
GTA 6 moves from Los Santos to Vice City in the state of Leonida, adds two playable protagonists, Lucia and Jason, a larger and more detailed map, and a major leap in tech after more than a decade of development.
Is GTA 6 a sequel to GTA 5?
GTA 6 is the next mainline Grand Theft Auto game. It is a new story with new characters and a new setting, not a direct continuation of GTA 5.
Is the GTA 6 map bigger than GTA 5?
Reporting and leaks suggest the GTA 6 map is significantly larger than GTA 5, centered on a modern Vice City with surrounding areas. Exact size is not officially confirmed.