Grand Theft Auto VI Lore & Story Guide
Dive into the lore, story events, and characters of Grand Theft Auto VI.
What is the story of Grand Theft Auto VI?
Grand Theft Auto VI is the next mainline Grand Theft Auto game from Rockstar Games, scheduled for release on 19 November 2026. It is set in the state of Leonida, home to Vice City, and follows the criminal duo Lucia and Jason.
Story and timeline
- GTA VI: The Story So Far (Pre-release overview - 9 October 2026) — The latest story, cast and music information, checked through 9 October 2026 against Rockstar's announcements.
- Lucia's Story: From Liberty City to Leonida (Pre-Game - Liberty City / Leonida) — Lucia Caminos's journey from Liberty City to imprisonment in Leonida Penitentiary - and the fight that defined her.
- Jason's Story: Soldier to Smuggler (Pre-Game - Leonida Keys) — Jason Duval's troubled youth, Army service and work for drug runners in the Leonida Keys.
- The Score Gone Wrong (Present day - Leonida) — An easy score goes sideways, thrusting Jason and Lucia into a conspiracy that spans all of Leonida.
- Vice City Underground (Present day - Vice City) — The criminal power structure of Vice City - from street legends to music moguls - and the world Jason and Lucia must navigate.
- The State of Leonida (Present day - State of Leonida) — A guide to the fictional state of Leonida - from Vice City to the Keys, Grassrivers to Mount Kalaga.
- Real Dimez: Chasing a Second Hit (Present day - Vice City) — Bae-Luxe and Roxy's history from high-school friendship to a DWNPLY hit and a fresh start at Only Raw Records.
- The Heist Crew (Present day - Leonida) — Raul Bautista assembles a crew for high-stakes operations across Leonida - and Jason and Lucia are on the list.
- Life in Leonida (Present day - State of Leonida) — Hurricanes, alligators, and doomscrolling - the living world of GTA VI, from its dynamic weather to its 170+ animal species.
- Meet the Characters: Leonida Backstories (Pre-game backgrounds - Leonida) — Official backgrounds for Jason, Lucia, Cal, Boobie, Dre'Quan, Raul, Brian, Bae-Luxe and Roxy, with links to their profiles.
- Radio Stations and Podcasts (8 October 2026 - Official reveal) — Six official GTA VI radio previews, their hosts and music selections, plus podcasts and listening on foot.
- Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album (17 September 2026 - Official announcement) — The 34-track original album arrives on 19 November 2026, with six debut singles available ahead of launch.
Characters
- Lucia Caminos — Protagonist
- Jason Duval — Protagonist
- Cal Hampton — Supporting Character
- Boobie Ike — Major Character
- Dre'Quan Priest — Major Character
- Raul Bautista — Major Character
- Brian Heder — Supporting Character
- Real Dimez — Rap Duo
- Bae-Luxe — Real Dimez Member
- Roxy — Real Dimez Member