GTA 6 vs GTA 5
GTA 6 arrives more than 13 years after GTA 5. Here are the differences Rockstar has actually shown, without speculation.
Setting: Leonida vs San Andreas
GTA 5 took place in Los Santos (Los Angeles) and Blaine County. GTA 6 moves to Leonida, Rockstar's Florida, with Vice City and five other regions. See every region.
Protagonists: two instead of three
GTA 5 had Michael, Franklin and Trevor. GTA 6 has two leads, Jason and Lucia, a couple whose relationship drives the story, and the first female lead of a modern GTA.
A much denser world
The trailers show crowds on beaches and in clubs, heavy traffic, wildlife in the swamps and detailed interiors on a scale GTA 5 never had. GTA 6 is built only for current consoles, which is what makes this possible; see why it skips PS4 and Xbox One.
Social media era
GTA 5 parodied early smartphones and Lifeinvader. GTA 6's trailers are full of vertical viral videos and livestreams, satirising today's internet culture.
Price and platforms
GTA 5 launched at $59.99 on PS3 and Xbox 360 before coming to PC 19 months later. GTA 6 costs $79.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no PC version announced yet.
Questions
Is GTA 6 bigger than GTA 5?
Rockstar has not confirmed the map size, but it has more distinct regions and a denser world.
Does GTA 6 have three characters like GTA 5?
No, two: Jason and Lucia.
Is GTA 6 set in Los Santos?
No. It is set in Vice City and the state of Leonida.
Last checked November 4, 2026. We update this page the moment Rockstar confirms anything new.