Rockstar has presented the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), which shows the main characters in detail - Jason and Lucia. According to the plot, they get involved in a failed robbery, after which they are forced to hide in the state of Leonida - a fictional version of Florida.
The heroes have to work together to survive amid a large-scale conspiracy and pressure from law enforcement. The trailer emphasizes the dynamics between the characters, the crime plot, and the rich visual style of the sunny southern United States.
GTA 6 Map and Game Locations
The studio has also revealed that the gameplay will not be limited to Vice City alone. GTA 6 will have six main locations on the map:
Vice City
Leonida Keys
Grassrivers
Port Gellhorn
Ambrosia
Mount Kalaga National Park
Key GTA 6 Characters
Not only Jason and Lucia will play important roles in the plot, but also their acquaintances. Key characters that we know of: Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Raul Batista, Brian Heder.
GTA 6 Character Biographies
Jason Duval
Jason grew up among con artists and crooks. To wash away the sins of his youth and start with a clean slate, he joined the army, after which fate brought him to the Keys. Now he works for local drug couriers and does what he does best. Perhaps it's time to try something new. Meeting Lucia became a turning point in his life – it's hard to say whether for better or worse, but Jason doesn't lose hope.
Lucia Caminos
Since then, her life has been a constant struggle. Trying to help her family, she ended up in prison, from which she managed to escape solely due to luck. Lucia learned her lesson: now she will do everything intelligently. More than anything, Lucia wants to secure the comfortable life her mother dreamed of in Liberty City. Now, instead of indulging in fantasies, she has decided to take matters into her own hands.
Cal Hampton
Jason's friend. He feels most comfortable at home, eavesdropping on Coast Guard radio communications. Beer in one hand, private browser tabs in the other.
Boobie Ike
A legend of Vice City. This is a rare case of a street dealer who managed to legalize and build a real financial empire: he has real estate, a strip club, and a recording studio.
Real Dimez
Baylux and Roxy (together — Real Dimez) have been friends since school. These girls used to extort money from local dealers, and now they're converting their life experience into real earnings by recording vulgar rap compositions and bombarding their subscribers with social media posts around the clock.
A hit single recorded with Downplay — another local rapper — helped Real Dimez reach a new level. Now, after five years and many misadventures, they've been signed by Only Raw Records, and the musicians hope they'll get lucky again.
Dre'quan Priest
Dre'quan has always been more of a gangster in words than in deeds. Even when he was selling drugs on the street to make ends meet, he was occupied with one dream: to break into the music industry.
Dre'quan has signed a contract with Real Dimez and is seriously intent on conquering the Vice City music scene, so, probably, someone else will have to look for artists to perform at Boobie's strip club soon.
Raul Batista
Self-confidence, charm, sharp mind — that's all about him. Raul is an experienced bank robber, and he's constantly looking for new accomplices ready to take big risks for big rewards.
Raul's plans from robbery to robbery are becoming increasingly bold. Sooner or later, his team will have to make a choice: go all-in or get out of the game.
Brian Heder
Brian is a typical drug courier who witnessed the golden era of this business in the Keys. He still transports goods through his boat station along with his third wife, Lori, but now others do the dirty work for him.
Brian gave Jason one of his houses for free — on the condition that he would help collect money from tenants and occasionally visit for a glass of sangria prepared by Lori.
GTA 6 Trailer History and Release
Now we can only guess how long to wait for the third trailer or gameplay details. It's been a year and a half since the first one — it was released on December 5, 2023. That's when Lucia and Jason were first shown, and it was confirmed that the game would take place in Vice City and the state of Leonida. This time it will be a modern setting, not the 1980s, but the developers are referencing that time with the music in the trailer.
Release Date and Platforms
The release of GTA 6 is scheduled for May 26, 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, but won't come to PC right away. Earlier, the head of Take-Two stated that GTA 6 will come to computers later than to consoles. This is due to Rockstar's traditions.
Conclusion
GTA 6 represents Rockstar's ambitious next chapter in the iconic franchise, bringing players back to a modernized Vice City within the expansive fictional state of Leonida. With dual protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos at its center, the game promises a crime-filled narrative amid a richly detailed world spanning six diverse locations. Supporting characters like Boobie Ike, Real Dimez, and Raul Batista add depth to the criminal ecosystem players will navigate. While console gamers can mark May 26, 2026 on their calendars for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series release, PC players will need to wait longer following Rockstar's traditional staggered launch strategy. As development continues, fans eagerly anticipate more gameplay reveals to follow the December 2023 and recent character-focused trailers.
GTA 6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: When is the GTA 6 release date?: GTA 6 is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026, initially launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles, with a PC version coming later according to Rockstar's traditional release pattern.
Q2: Who are the main characters in GTA 6?: The main protagonists in GTA 6 are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, who become partners after a failed robbery and must navigate the criminal underworld of Vice City and the state of Leonida while dealing with law enforcement pressure.
Q3: What locations will be available in GTA 6?: GTA 6 features six main locations: Vice City (Miami-inspired metropolis), Leonida Keys (Florida Keys equivalent), Grassrivers (Everglades-like area), Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Calaga National Park, all set in the fictional state of Leonida.
Q4: Will GTA 6 be available on PC at launch?: No, GTA 6 will initially release only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, with the PC version coming later according to Take-Two's statements, following Rockstar's traditional delayed PC release strategy.
Q5: What supporting characters appear in GTA 6?: Key supporting characters include Cal Hampton (Jason's friend), Boobie Ike (Vice City business mogul), the rap duo Real Dimez (Baylux and Roxy), Dre'quan Priest (aspiring musician), Raul Batista (bank robber), and Brian Heder (drug courier).
Q6: What time period is GTA 6 set in?: Unlike GTA Vice City which was set in the 1980s, GTA 6 takes place in modern-day Vice City and Leonida, although the trailer music references the nostalgic 80s atmosphere fans associate with the location.
Q7: What is the plot of GTA 6?: GTA 6's storyline follows Jason and Lucia who get involved in a botched robbery and must work together to survive amid a large-scale conspiracy, with criminal operations, heists, and navigating the Leonida underworld being central to the narrative.
Q8: When was the second GTA 6 trailer released?: The second GTA 6 trailer was released approximately a year and a half after the first trailer, which debuted on December 5, 2023, providing more character details and storyline information.
Q9: What is Leonida in GTA 6?: Leonida is the fictional state in GTA 6, based on Florida, which includes Vice City (Miami), the Keys region, and various other locations, creating Rockstar's largest and most diverse open world to date.
Q10: Who is Boobie Ike in GTA 6?: Boobie Ike is described as a "legend of Vice City" - a former street dealer who successfully legalized his operations and built a financial empire including real estate, a strip club, and a recording studio, making him a significant power player in the game world.
