GTA 6 Release Date Set for November 2026 as Rockstar Reveals Vice City
Rockstar Games has finally pulled back the curtain on the setting for Grand Theft Auto 6, offering a fresh look at the series' return to Vice City. The reveal arrives alongside the official cover art, which features protagonists Jason and Lucia set against a vibrant, pink and purple cityscape.
The updated official GTA 6 website now features a dynamic view of the metropolis. The footage highlights a dense, active environment, showcasing helicopters patrolling the sky, boat traffic in the harbor, and a ferris wheel illuminating the shoreline. High-rise buildings and neon billboards suggest a level of detail intended to make the city feel alive, including a tennis court in the lower-right corner of the final shot—leaving fans to wonder if a mini-game similar to Rockstar's past Table Tennis title might be on the horizon.
- Release Date: November 19, 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
- Pre-order Date: June 25
- Setting: Vice City
Rockstar Legal Developments
While excitement builds for the November launch, the developer is currently facing legal challenges. Rockstar Games is involved in a dispute with the UK's Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) regarding the dismissal of approximately 30 employees. The union has accused the company of union busting, and as of yesterday, an employment tribunal ruled against Rockstar’s attempt to remove blacklisting claims from the proceedings. The case is scheduled to head to trial on September 10.
Dispatch Update Addresses Nintendo Censorship
In other industry news, AdHoc has released a new "HR Violations" update for its superhero workplace comedy Dispatch on Nintendo Switch. The patch addresses long-standing frustration from fans regarding Nintendo's censorship mandates, which previously forced the developer to obscure nudity and dampen sexual audio.
While hard requirements from Nintendo mean that audio moans remain muted and full-screen nudity is still restricted, the update provides players with new, more playful options for covering "offending" content. Users can now choose to hide these areas with an elegant mosaic, classic black bars, or a "chaos" option, which features items like denim jorts or an oozing jam donut. These censorship settings are also being added to the Steam and PlayStation 5 versions, with the same options expected to arrive on Xbox this summer.