Since Netflix’s extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 debuted back in August, information regarding 2026’s most anticipated video game has been tightly controlled by Rockstar Games. That all changed on September 29, when Game Informer shared its extensive 14-page deep dive into GTA 6. Highlights of the feature included fresh details about the game’s dynamic weather system, the intricacy of its non-player characters (NPCs), and six distinct areas of the massive open-world map located within the fictional state of Leonida.
While there is surely more information to come in the weeks heading up to the November 19 launch, there are still plenty of significant questions about GTA 6 that have no concrete answers. With the countdown to release narrowing down, several major mysteries continue to intrigue the gaming community.
Will GTA 6 include cheat codes?
Cheat codes are a foundational element of the Grand Theft Auto series, remaining just as synonymous with the franchise as flashy cars and the escalating Wanted level. However, across all the preview interviews and footage revealed so far, Rockstar has yet to officially confirm that cheat codes will make a return in GTA 6.
There remains good reason to suspect their inclusion, though. Both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 included dozens of cheat codes, allowing players immediate access to stylish outfits, infinite ammo, and top-tier vehicles or horses. Enabling cheats in both games traditionally turned off achievements, but Red Dead Redemption 2 implemented a stricter system that prevented cheats from being used while progressing the main story campaign. Many of the best cheats in that title needed to be unlocked by progressing Arthur Morgan’s story and purchasing newspapers, though players could save their games while a cheat was active. Whether Rockstar will maintain this strict approach or revert to a more classic sandbox style for GTA 6 remains unconfirmed.
Will GTA 6 have a third protagonist?
Within the GTA fan community, a longstanding theory has persisted suggesting the next game in the series will feature a secret playable character in addition to Jason and Lucia. Such a mechanic would align closely with GTA 5‘s trio of Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, as well as the post-game scenario utilized in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Raul Bautista, who hires Jason and Lucia for a memorable car-chase sequence featured in the Netflix preview, has long been a fan-favorite pick for a potential third protagonist. However, according to official information released on Rockstar’s site, he functions more as a mentor and client to the starring duo. "Confidence, charm, and cunning — Raul’s a seasoned bank robber always on the hunt for talent ready to take the risks that bring the biggest rewards," his official bio reads. "Raul’s recklessness raises the stakes with every score. Sooner or later, his crew will have to double down or pull their chips from the table."
While fans have speculated about a hidden playable character ever since the first GTA 6 trailer debuted back in 2023, Rockstar recently confirmed that the development team had briefly considered having four protagonists, though those plans were ultimately scrapped early in the production cycle.
“After doing GTA 5, we talked about different ideas of — do we do more characters? How do we follow up three characters? Is it four characters now? But we worried about diluting the amount of player time with each and therefore player connection with those characters. So we decided to step in this direction of two characters in a relationship,” Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson told IGN back in August.
When will GTA 6 reviews come out?
For games journalists across the industry, a primary point of discussion centers on whether and when Rockstar will share advanced review copies of GTA 6. For very long games, publishers occasionally share review copies a month or more in advance. Other times, publishers distribute code on a Friday evening for a Monday morning embargo. There is no uniform industry standard, and because Rockstar is an unusual company handling a uniquely massive release, even those flexible rules may not apply.
Furthermore, Rockstar has been remarkably secretive and selective with its marketing campaign, granting preview access to conventional gaming outlets like IGN and Game Informer alongside mainstream and niche publications such as The New York Times and Dazed in equal measure. The studio also shared preview footage with a number of YouTube and Twitch content creators ahead of the Netflix showcase in August.
Several scenarios could unfold regarding the review embargo. Rockstar might offer numerous outlets review access weeks in advance due to supreme confidence in the game’s quality, or alternatively give early copies to only a select few outlets to prevent potential leaks—especially given the studio’s calculation that early reviews matter little when a game is guaranteed to sell tens of millions of copies. Typically, major game reviews emerge between a week and a few days before a release date, such as on a Tuesday for a Friday launch.
Will GTA 6 have multiple endings?
Both Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 5 featured multiple narrative conclusions. While GTA 5 offered endings that included variations on which characters lived or died, Red Dead Redemption 2 provided more nuanced conclusions dictated by Arthur Morgan’s honor level. The Game Informer preview noted that GTA 6 has been specifically designed to "encourage multiple playthroughs," though Rockstar developers declined to go into specific details regarding how the story concludes.
However, co-studio head Aaron Garbut emphasized the game’s structural ambition to the outlet, stating, "Normally you compromise scale for detail or detail for interaction, but with this project we went the other way — everything is dialed up — detail, scope, breadth, scale, interaction, and density. I don’t think we have ever created anything close to this before."
Will there be hunting in GTA 6?
The Game Informer preview also included a bulleted list of confirmed activities available in the game, featuring kayaking, mini-golf, scuba diving, and jet skiing. Hunting was conspicuously absent from that initial list, despite the preview including an image of Jason outfitted with what appears to be a hunting rifle while approaching a pair of grazing deer.
Additionally, the preview mentioned that GTA 6 will include more than 170 unique species of animals, some of which feature distinct physical traits such as matted fur or bioluminescent skin. While industry observers would be surprised if hunting mechanics were omitted entirely, questions remain regarding how deeply integrated wildlife interaction will be compared to Rockstar’s previous titles.
What kind of customization can we expect with GTA 6?
Official footage has provided glimpses of Jason’s house and Lucia’s apartment, while previews have confirmed that players will not be able to purchase additional safehouses. According to Rockstar, purchasing an expanding real estate portfolio would not make narrative sense for a couple constantly on the run. Despite this limitation, considerable room remains for customizing these primary living spaces, particularly Jason’s house, which appears to undergo various stages of construction across the early trailers.
Players will also be able to alter the physical appearances of Jason and Lucia through regular in-game activities such as working out, sleeping, and managing dietary choices. It remains unconfirmed whether these physical changes can be pushed to extremes or if they will manifest as subtle variations similar to Arthur Morgan’s weight and hair growth system in Red Dead Redemption 2.
How much storage space will we need for GTA 6?
With Rockstar opting for a digital-only release strategy for the launch of GTA 6, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X owners will likely need to clear substantial storage space on their consoles’ internal hard drives ahead of the November 19 launch. Several current-generation games already exceed 100GB of storage, including Gran Turismo 7 at 197 GB, Mortal Kombat 1 at 177 GB, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at 150 GB. Given the high fidelity of the visual presentation and the expansive scope of the map, industry analysts anticipate the game could approach or surpass the 200 GB threshold.
When is the PC version of GTA 6 coming out?
At present, Rockstar Games has only announced that GTA 6 will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. While a PC port is widely anticipated, the developer’s historical track record suggests PC gamers face a significant wait. Red Dead Redemption 2 arrived on PC a little more than a year after launching on PS4 and Xbox One, whereas GTA 5 made the jump to PC roughly 19 months after its initial console release. A PC release for GTA 6 could materialize by late 2027, though early 2018 remains a more conservative industry estimate.
What’s happening with Grand Theft Auto Online?
When Rockstar revealed pricing and preorder details earlier this year, the company emphasized that GTA 6 is fundamentally a "single-player experience." Despite this focus, speculation has persisted regarding whether Rockstar is developing a standalone multiplayer successor or if the existing GTA Online will eventually expand to incorporate elements, locations, and events inspired by the new game.
Speaking in a September interview with Bloomberg, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy indicated that the online multiplayer component tied to GTA 6 is slated for release in 2027. "We spent a lot of time talking with Rockstar about their plans, and also helping them think about how they can engage our creators," Clancy told Bloomberg. "You are going to see this big bump with GTA 6, but then an even bigger one next year when they launch multiplayer." Rockstar has neither confirmed nor denied Clancy’s statements.
Who is in the GTA 6 cast?
Even though promotional material has showcased nearly half an hour of official footage detailing Jason and Lucia’s criminal exploits, the identities of the primary voice and motion-capture actors remain unannounced. Rockstar has not released official casting details for either lead role.
However, Emmy winner Stephen Root recently confirmed to the Associated Press that he will be portraying Brian Heder in GTA 6, describing the character as a gruff mentor figure who doles out criminal assignments to Jason and Lucia. Historically, Rockstar frequently utilized prominent film and television actors for older installments like Vice City and San Andreas, but shifted toward lesser-known yet accomplished ensemble actors for GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, a tradition expected to continue with GTA 6.
