Comparison
GTA 6 vs GTA 5
Feature
GTA V
GTA VI
Setting
San Andreas (Los Angeles-inspired)
Leonida (Florida-inspired)
Main city
Los Santos
Vice City
Protagonists
Michael, Franklin, Trevor
Jason, Lucia
First female lead
No
Yes — Lucia
Release year
2013
2026 (Nov 19)
Engine
RAGE (2013)
RAGE (next-gen revision)
Launch platforms
PS3, Xbox 360
PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Weather
Static cycles
Dynamic systems incl. heavy storms
Water gameplay
Limited
Central pillar (boats, swimming)
Online mode
GTA Online (massive ongoing service)
Separate online product, TBA