# Leonida Scout

> Guides and news for GTA 6: release times, preload, editions, the map of Leonida, and everything you need for launch. Independent and not affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.

Key facts, current as of the latest update: Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is expected to unlock at midnight local time. Preload opens November 10, 2026. The Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition $99.99 in the US. No PC version has been announced; a GamesBeat report says Q1 2027.

Every article separates details confirmed by Rockstar from reports, which are labeled "reported" or "expected", and lists its sources. Each article is also available as Markdown at the URL shown, or by requesting any page with the header "Accept: text/markdown".

## Guides

- [GTA 6 spoilers and streaming: what Rockstar's video policy actually lets you post](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-spoilers-streaming-policy/): GTA 6 spoilers and streaming rules explained: what Rockstar's policy lets you post, what gets taken down, and which claims about strikes don't hold up. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-spoilers-streaming-policy.md
- [How long will the GTA 6 download take? 212GB download times by internet speed, plus Spectrum's free speed boost](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-download-time/): How long will the GTA 6 download take? See 212GB download times from 10 Mbps to 2 Gbps, wired vs Wi-Fi tips, and who gets Spectrum's free Gig Speed Lift. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-download-time.md
- [How to cancel a GTA 6 pre-order on PS5, Xbox and at retailers, and the deadlines that matter](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-cancel-pre-order/): Cancel a GTA 6 pre-order on PS5, Xbox or at a retailer and get your money back. Why the November 10 preload ends PS5 refunds, plus what happens to your bonus. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-cancel-pre-order.md
- [GTA 6 characters: Lucia, Jason and every confirmed character so far](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-characters/): Every confirmed GTA 6 character: protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, plus Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Raul Bautista and Brian Heder. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-characters.md
- [GTA 6 cheat codes: every cheat for PS5 and Xbox, and which lists are fake](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-cheats/): GTA 6 cheat codes for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S: what's confirmed, why the lists online are fake, and every GTA 5 cheat with PS5, Xbox and phone codes. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-cheats.md
- [GTA 6 free download: is it real, how to spot the scams, and how to download the real game](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-download/): Is there a GTA 6 free download for PC, Android or iOS? No. Every free download, APK and 'beta' is a scam. How to spot them, and how to download the real game. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-download.md
- [Is GTA 6 on Game Pass or PS Plus? No, and here's when that could change](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-game-pass-ps-plus/): GTA 6 isn't on Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus at launch. Why Take-Two keeps it off, when Rockstar games usually join subscriptions, and what you need to play. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-game-pass-ps-plus.md
- [GTA 6 leaked build download: why there's no playable leak, and what the real leaks were](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-leaked-build-download/): Is there a GTA 6 leaked build download? No. The 2022 and 2026 leaks were videos, not a playable game. What actually leaked, and why every 'leaked build' file is a scam. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-leaked-build-download.md
- [Lucia Caminos in GTA 6: who she is, why she wears an ankle monitor, and what we know](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-lucia/): Everything about GTA 6's Lucia Caminos: her official backstory, prison past, the launch trailer ankle monitor, every trailer appearance, and who voices her. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-lucia.md
- [GTA 6 money cheat and money glitch: what's real, what's a scam, and how money works](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-money-cheat/): Is there a GTA 6 money cheat or money glitch? No confirmed one. Why GTA has never had a money cheat, how GTA 6's cash and fence system works, and the scams to avoid. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-money-cheat.md
- [GTA 6 preload: date, file size and how to download early on PS5 and Xbox](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-preload/): GTA 6 preload opens November 10, 2026: midnight local time on PS5, 12 a.m. GMT on Xbox. How to preload on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and how much space to clear. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-preload.md
- [GTA 6 release time: when it unlocks in every country and time zone](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-release-time/): Rockstar confirms GTA 6 unlocks at midnight local time on November 19, 2026. See the exact unlock time for the US, UK, India, Australia and 20 more regions. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-release-time.md
- [GTA 6 needs up to 212GB: how to free up space on PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S before pre-load](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-storage-space-ps5-xbox/): GTA 6 needs up to 212GB. See how much space that leaves on PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S, what to delete, and how long the download takes before pre-load. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-storage-space-ps5-xbox.md
- [GTA 6 PC system requirements: what's official, and what your PC will likely need](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-system-requirements/): GTA 6 PC system requirements haven't been announced. What Rockstar's past PC games needed, what console-level hardware looks like, and whether you should upgrade now. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-system-requirements.md
- [Can GTA 6 win Game of the Year? The Game Awards 2026 eligibility, explained](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-game-of-the-year-eligibility/): GTA 6 is eligible for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2026 by one day. Here's how the jury picks nominees, the deadlines, and Rockstar's awards history. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-game-of-the-year-eligibility.md
- [GTA 6 map: interactive map of Leonida, every region and how big it is](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-map/): Explore the GTA 6 map with our interactive map of Leonida. Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers and every confirmed region, plus how big the map is vs GTA 5. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-map.md
- [GTA 6 cars and vehicles: every car, bike, boat and brand spotted so far](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-cars/): Every GTA 6 car spotted in the trailers and extended look, from the Grotti Cheetah to the Pfister Comet, plus bikes, boats, airboats and the real cars they're based on. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-cars.md
- [GTA 6 price and editions: Standard vs Ultimate, and which one to buy](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-editions-price/): GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for Ultimate. What each edition includes, the pre-order bonus, and whether Ultimate is worth it. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-editions-price.md
- [GTA 6 gameplay: every feature confirmed so far, from combat to wanted levels](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-gameplay/): Every GTA 6 gameplay feature confirmed so far: combat, the wanted system, character switching, side activities, hunting, fishing, gym and more, from Rockstar's extended look. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-gameplay.md
- [Is GTA 6 coming to mobile? Android, iPhone and every GTA 6 APK explained](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-mobile/): GTA 6 isn't coming to Android or iOS. Every GTA 6 APK and mobile app is fake. Why, how to spot the scams, and the real GTA games you can play on your phone. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-mobile.md
- [GTA 6 price by country: India, UK, US, Canada, Australia and Europe](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-price-by-country/): GTA 6 price by country: ₹5,999 in India, £69.99 in the UK, $79.99 in the US, €79.99 in Europe, plus Canada and Australia, for Standard and Ultimate editions. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-price-by-country.md
- [GTA 6 soundtrack: every radio station, host and song confirmed so far](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-soundtrack/): GTA 6's radio stations and soundtrack: Cocoteo FM with Bad Bunny, Back Country Radio with Lana Del Rey and Morgan Wallen, Flash FM, The Chamber, Justice's score and every trailer song. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-soundtrack.md

## News

- [GTA 6: everything we know about the story, map, price and launch](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-everything-we-know/): Everything confirmed about GTA 6 so far: November 19 release, Lucia and Jason, the map of Leonida, price, editions, preload, gameplay, PC and GTA Online. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-everything-we-know.md
- [GTA 6 launch trailer: watch it, and everything it shows, captured on PS5](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-launch-trailer/): Watch the GTA 6 launch trailer, captured entirely on a standard PS5. Every scene explained: Lucia's ankle monitor, Jason's army past, the vault heist and the Justice song. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-launch-trailer.md
- [GTA 6 Online: when it launches, whether it's free, and how multiplayer will work](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-online/): Is GTA 6 Online free, and when does it come out? What's confirmed about GTA 6 multiplayer, whether you'll need PS Plus or Game Pass, and what happens to GTA 5 Online. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-online.md
- [GTA 6 on PS5 vs Xbox Series X|S: what we know about the Sony deal, and which console to pick](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-ps5-vs-xbox-series-x/): GTA 6 PS5 vs Xbox Series X: what the Sony marketing deal means, what's confirmed about Xbox and PS5 Pro versions, and how to pick a console before launch. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-ps5-vs-xbox-series-x.md
- [GTA 6 release date: November 19, 2026, and will it be delayed again?](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-release-date/): GTA 6 releases on Thursday, November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The full delay history, PC and PS4 status, and whether another delay is likely. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-release-date.md
- [Take-Two's November 9 earnings call: what to watch before GTA 6 launches, and what probably won't be announced](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-take-two-earnings-november-9/): Take-Two reports earnings on November 9, 10 days before GTA 6 launches. Here's the call time, what analysts may ask, and what Take-Two likely won't reveal. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-take-two-earnings-november-9.md
- [GTA 6 reviews: the reported November 18 embargo, what's confirmed, and whether to wait before buying](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-review-embargo/): The GTA 6 review embargo is reportedly November 18, one day before launch. What's confirmed, what's rumor, and whether you should wait for reviews to buy. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-review-embargo.md
- [GTA 6 Original Score by Justice vs The Album: what's different, and what we know so far](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-original-score-justice/): The GTA 6 Original Score by Justice arrives December 11 with 30 tracks on streaming, CD and vinyl. Here's how it differs from The Album, out November 19. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-original-score-justice.md
- [GTA 6 Edge magazine cover story: what it reportedly reveals, and what's still unconfirmed](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-edge-magazine-rockstar-interview/): GTA 6's Edge magazine cover story, explained: K-9 units, working buses and trains, smarter pedestrians, a bigger map and what Rockstar hasn't confirmed yet. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-edge-magazine-rockstar-interview.md
- [How many GTA 6 pre-orders have sold? What the 6.45 million estimate does and doesn't tell you](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-pre-orders-sales-numbers/): GTA 6 pre-orders are estimated at 6.45 million and about $630 million. Here's where the numbers come from, what Take-Two has said, and what to watch Nov 9. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-pre-orders-sales-numbers.md
- [GTA 6's viral list of new gameplay details, fact-checked: what Bloomberg actually reported](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-new-gameplay-details/): A list of new GTA 6 details is everywhere: kissing Lucia, ATMs, couple-aware police. We checked every claim against Bloomberg and Rockstar's own words. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-new-gameplay-details.md
- [Real-life GTA 6 cars are driving around Miami: every car, and the real models behind them](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-real-life-cars-miami/): Real-life GTA 6 cars with Leonida plates were filmed in Miami. Every car reported in the convoy, the real models behind them, and what Rockstar has said. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-real-life-cars-miami.md
- [The GTA 6 Affordability Index: how many hours you have to work to buy GTA 6](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-affordability-index/): Original research: how many hours of minimum-wage work it takes to buy GTA 6 in 13 places, from 4.7 hours in New York to 270 hours in India. With a calculator. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-affordability-index.md
- [How GTA 6 was made: the key takeaways from Bloomberg's Rockstar report](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-making-of-bloomberg/): How GTA 6 was made, according to Bloomberg: Project Americas, the RDR2 delay, a 4,711-person studio, two delays and what Rockstar says comes next. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-making-of-bloomberg.md
- [GTA 6 PC release date: what the Q1 2027 report says, and what Rockstar hasn't](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-pc-release-date/): GTA 6 isn't coming to PC at launch. A GamesBeat report points to Q1 2027, but Take-Two's own release list says otherwise. Here's what we actually know. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-pc-release-date.md
- [Is GTA 6 coming to PS4, Xbox One or Switch 2? Every platform explained](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-ps4/): GTA 6 isn't coming to PS4 or Xbox One. It's PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. What that means for last-gen players, Switch 2 rumors, and the cheapest way to upgrade. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-ps4.md
- [GTA 6 on PS5 Pro: frame rate, resolution and whether 60fps is coming](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-ps5-pro/): GTA 6 runs at 30fps on consoles in development, according to Rockstar North. What that means for PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and S, and whether a 60fps or 40fps mode is possible. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-ps5-pro.md
- [GTA 6 trailers: every trailer so far, and what each one revealed](https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-trailer/): Every GTA 6 trailer explained: Trailer 1, Trailer 2, the 26-minute extended gameplay look and the October launch trailer. Release dates, songs and key details. Markdown: https://leonidascout.com/gta-6-trailer.md

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