Story
Chapter-Based Story
The story is told in chapters, with choices big and small whose consequences can land later, designed with replays in mind.
What we know
The story is chapter-based, with choices that have delayed consequences.1
ReportedLucia's ankle monitor is central to how she and Jason team up.12
ReportedUltimate Edition bonuses unlock behind each chapter as the story progresses.3
OfficialRob Nelson said his own recent playthrough took about 80 hours, story plus some optional objectives. That's not an official campaign length.45
Reported
Where to find
Exact in-game locations will be mapped at launch, from November 19, 2026.
Sources
- 1IGN: GTA 6 new gameplay detailsign.com · Aug 27, 2026(opens in a new tab)
- 2VICE: New GTA 6 details from the Extended Look previewsvice.com(opens in a new tab)
- 3Rockstar Games: GTA VI Editionsrockstargames.com · Jun 24, 2026(opens in a new tab)
- 4VICE: How long GTA 6 takes to completevice.com(opens in a new tab)
- 5Kotaku: GTA 6's Vice City is Rockstar's biggest yetkotaku.com(opens in a new tab)
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Story
Two Protagonists & Switching
You play as both Jason and Lucia and can switch between them in free roam, much like GTA V, except when the story locks you to one of them.
Story
Partner System
Call or text your partner to join you, swap seats so one drives while the other shoots, and keep an eye on their texts: the idle lead lives their own life.
Story
Optional Romance
Jason and Lucia start with mutual interest. Time spent together outside missions can grow it into romance, or it can stay platonic.
Crime & police
Six-Star Wanted Level
The wanted meter goes back up to six stars, one more than GTA V. One star is easy to shake; six means an all-out manhunt.