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August 28, 2026
Missions will not pay enough
Famitsu sat down with Rob Nelson. Open-world grinding funds the story. Cars, tills, hideouts, jewelry, and banks made the list.
August 28, 2026
Read the Famitsu exclusive
Rob Nelson walked Famitsu through heat, banked cash, and the chop shop. Casinos were not on that money list.
August 27, 2026
An Extended Look is live
Official Rockstar footage of Vice City, Lucia, and Jason. The latest look before November 19.
August 27, 2026
Watch the Extended Look
Rockstar posted the Extended Look on YouTube. Nightlife, streets, and the duo sit in plain sight.
Launch window
November 19, 2026 is locked
Thursday launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar posted the date on Newswire. Pre-orders are live.
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Pre-order from Rockstar
Standard is $79.99. Ultimate is $99.99. Digital preload starts November 12, 2026.
Confirmed loop
Scan plates, then steal to order
Hold the phone to a plate. You see value before you boost. Sell to the chop shop.
Confirmed loop
Bank it or lose it
Unbanked cash dies with you. The phone app is the vault. Heat sits on top of stars.
Vice City
Expect casino floors in VI
GTA V ran the Diamond for years. Trailer nightlife points at tables. Here is what to expect.
December 4, 2023
Trailer 1 set the city
Rockstar opened Vice City on YouTube. Lucia, Jason, and Leonida landed in public view.