GTA V is available to play. Rockstar lists GTA VI for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This is a factual comparison, not a review of an unreleased game.
At a glance
This guide compares GTA V with information published for GTA VI. It does not rank performance, graphics or game quality. Checked October 28, 2026; statements about upcoming releases can change.
5 comparisons
Setting
Story leads
Availability
GTA V
Released and available in multiple editions. Check the store for the edition you need.
Official source ↗PlayStation editions
PC information
GTA V
Rockstar’s PC purchase includes GTAV Enhanced and GTAV Legacy. Requirements differ by version.
Official source ↗GTA VI
Not established hereA PC release date and PC system requirements are not established by the official product page reviewed here.
Official source ↗What we cannot compare reliably yet
Police response and escape times
No numerical police-response benchmark is supplied by this guide. A promotional sequence or an interview does not establish a universal cooldown. Wanted Lab’s output must not be used to fill that gap.
Map size, vehicle speed and frame rates
We have not established comparable measurements for both games in this dataset. A meaningful test needs the game version, platform, settings and test method. We do not invent a map-size multiplier, a “fastest” vehicle winner or an FPS advantage.
Online modes and progression
GTA Online is described on Rockstar’s GTA V store page. We make no claim here about GTA VI multiplayer launch timing or transferring GTA Online money, characters or purchases into GTA VI.
How this helps you
- Check platform fit: use the official listing for the exact edition; an older game’s platform list does not establish the next game’s availability.
- Understand the story setup: see the confirmed people and setting before diving into speculation.
- Avoid false precision: keep familiar GTA V values separate from measured GTA VI results.
Is Wanted Lab accurate for either game?
No. Wanted Lab is an independent fictional model, not a recreation of GTA V or GTA VI. It is useful for casual experimentation and sharing, but it does not improve your actual escape odds or predict police AI. Read the model explanation for its exact assumptions.
Does a familiar car have the same statistics?
Do not assume so. A design or name can return without preserving handling, tuning, price or performance. Use Vehicle Lab to distinguish a verified field from a fictional preference score.
Primary comparison sources
- Rockstar Store — GTA V and GTA Online: PC editions, requirements and current availability.
- PlayStation — Grand Theft Auto V: PlayStation editions, story leads and setting.
- Rockstar — Grand Theft Auto VI: announced release, platforms and setting.
- Rockstar — Only in Leonida: Jason and Lucia’s official profiles.
Sources & review notes
Reviewed October 28, 2026. This is a dated editorial check, not an automatic live feed.
- Rockstar Games: Grand Theft Auto VI ↗ — announced release, platforms and official media.
- Rockstar Games: Only in Leonida ↗ — character and location introductions.
- ViceLabHQ editorial standards — evidence labels and correction policy.
Time-sensitive details may change. Follow the primary source for the latest announcement.