What is Grand Theft Auto VI?
Grand Theft Auto VI moves the series to the fictional state of Leonida, with the neon-soaked streets of Vice City at its heart. Developed by Rockstar Games for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, it fuses shooter, racing, and adventure gameplay into what the developer bills as the biggest, most immersive evolution of the franchise yet — anchored by the criminal duo Jason and Lucia.
Getting started
You begin with Jason and Lucia, a couple who have always known the odds are stacked against them. When a seemingly easy score goes wrong, they’re dragged into a criminal conspiracy that stretches across all of Leonida, on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America — and their only way out is each other.
The best way to start is to follow the main story. The opening missions introduce both characters, the city, and how the shooting, driving, and exploration fit together, so you learn the game’s rhythm naturally instead of wandering in cold. Leonida is the biggest map Rockstar has built yet, so resist the urge to rush — the world around the missions is half the experience.
Tips for beginners
- Follow the story first. Early missions teach the core loop — combat, driving, objectives — while introducing Jason and Lucia, who carry the entire conspiracy plot.
- Treat both protagonists as central. The story is built on the pair relying on each other, so expect to spend meaningful time with each character rather than treating either as a side act.
- Use vehicles everywhere. Racing is one of the game’s three core genres, and the fastest way across Leonida is on four wheels. Get comfortable behind the wheel early.
- Blend shooting and driving. As a shooter-racing-adventure hybrid, missions will ask you to shoot, chase, and escape. Practice moving from a gunfight straight into the getaway car.
- Take time to explore. The biggest, most immersive Grand Theft Auto yet means Vice City’s neon streets and the state around them reward players who step off the mission path.
- Watch your resources. Jason and Lucia start on the wrong side of the law, and as the conspiracy deepens, your cash and gear are what keep you alive.
Is it worth playing?
For fans of open-world action, this is about as easy a recommendation as Rockstar has ever offered: the series’ biggest map, a two-protagonist crime story, and a neon-soaked Vice City return, all wrapped in shooter, racing, and adventure gameplay that covers nearly every taste. The honest caveat is that the game’s rating is still listed as N/A and details are still emerging, so it’s one to track closely — but if the story of Jason and Lucia fighting their way across Leonida appeals to you, it is very likely worth your time.