GTA 5 vs GTA 6: More than a decade after the launch of Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5), Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is all set to release next year. The next chapter in the series has created huge excitement and anticipation among players eagerly waiting for its release. The game has been under development for years now, and every new update only adds to the buzz. Gamers were left surprised when its second trailer was released all of a sudden in May 2025, and the clip went viral in no time. The trailer revealed realistic graphics, new characters and intense car chases. The GTA 6 will come with updated game mechanics and improved visuals. Here’s a comparison between GTA 5 and GTA 6:
GTA 5 vs GTA 6: Map
Rockstar Games, the company behind GTA, says the next chapter will take players to “the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.”
According to rumours, it will feature iconic locations like Kaseya Center, Everglades, Florida Keys, and King of Diamonds – making this chapter the most expansive and detailed map yet by Rockstar. On the other hand, GTA 5 was set in Los Santos.
GTA 5 vs GTA 6: Gameplay
GTA 6 will centre on two main characters, Jason and Lucia. Sharing some details about the story, Rockstar said, “Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida – forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.” Lucia is the first-ever female lead in the history of the franchise. According to reports, Raul Batista could play a key role in the story. GTA 5 featured the trio – Michael, Franklin, and Trevor.
GTA 5 vs GTA 6: Characters
Besides Jason and Lucia, Rockstar has revealed several other characters joining the game in GTA 6, including Boobie Ike, Brian Heder, Cal Hampton, Dre’Quan Priest, Raul Bautista, and Real Dimez.
The GTA 5 cast includes Franklin Clinton, Michael De Santa, Trevor Philips, Amanda De Santa, Jimmy De Santa, Tracey De Santa, Lester Crest, Lamar Davis, Devin Weston, and Steve Haines.
GTA 6: Expected system requirements
According to leaks, players might need at least an Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor, a GTX 1080 Ti or Radeon RX 5700 XT GPU, 8GB of RAM, and around 150GB of free storage space. However, there is no official word on the PC requirements yet.
GTA 6: Launch date & price
Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that GTA 6 will release for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S on May 26, 2026. However, a PC release date has not yet been announced, which might disappoint PC players eager to dive in on day one.
GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on May 26, 2026. In India, the standard edition is expected to be priced around Rs 5,999, while special editions could cost about Rs 7,299 or more. Leaks suggest that it will be priced at $75 in US, CA$ 95 in Canada and AED 269 in Dubai.
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