Leonida Afterhours would rather publish a short official list than a long unofficial one. A rumor never becomes confirmed because it is popular. This page is the house rule for every other article on the site.
The practical checklist that uses these labels is What GTA VI features are actually confirmed?. If a claim is not on that list and not in a first-party sentence, it does not get confirmed voice here.
Official Rockstar Games GTA VI artwork. Setting depicted is Leonida / Vice City (United States-inspired).
The labels
| Label | Meaning | Example on this site |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Rockstar or Take-Two published it | November 19, 2026; $79.99 USD; dual protagonists |
| Shown | Official trailer or screenshot includes it, without a full spec | Basketball; vehicle customization shops |
| Reported | A named outlet reports it; first-party copy is still missing | Used only if that situation exists - not for vibes |
| Rumor | Unofficial, anonymous, or unsourced | File-size guesses; invented PC months |
| Analysis | Leonida Afterhours explaining a gap or a clock convention | Midnight Eastern; this page |
| Opinion | Taste or prediction | “You should buy a Pro” - not a spec |
Frontmatter factStatus uses confirmed, reported, rumor, analysis, or opinion. “Shown” is a body-text status for footage. It is still not a license to invent rules around the footage.
Source tiers
Leonida Afterhours articles in this drop use tier 1 only:
- Tier 1 - first party: rockstargames.com/VI, Rockstar Newswire, Take-Two public statements.
- Tier 2 - platform holders: PlayStation or Xbox posts that do not contradict Rockstar. Not used as a substitute for a missing PC date.
- Tier 3 - reporting: Named journalists quoting a named briefing. Stays reported until tier 1 matches.
- Below that: screenshots of Discord, “my cousin,” datamines without Rockstar confirmation. Rumor.
If a claim has no URL on the official VI site and no Take-Two sentence, it does not enter the confirmed column. Period.
Official facts this rule is protecting
| Fact | Status | Page |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2026 launch | Confirmed | Release date |
| PS5 and Xbox Series X|S | Confirmed | Platforms |
| $79.99 USD base | Confirmed | Price |
| Pre-orders June 25, 2026 | Confirmed | Pre-order news |
| Preload November 12, 2026 | Confirmed | Preload |
| Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos | Confirmed | Jason, Lucia |
| Named Leonida regions | Confirmed as shown | Map |
Sources
Primary launch facts start at Rockstar Games and Take-Two. See the editorial policy for how we rank sources.
FAQ
Does Leonida Afterhours treat leaks as confirmed?
No. A leak is a rumor until Rockstar or Take-Two publishes the same fact.
What does source tier 1 mean?
First-party - Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive, including rockstargames.com/VI.
Can analysis become confirmed?
Only if a first-party source later states the claim. Analysis does not upgrade itself.
What does “shown” mean?
Official trailer or screenshot footage includes it, without extra rules attached.
Is midnight Eastern Time confirmed?
No. It is a labeled Leonida Afterhours assumption because Rockstar has not published an unlock-hour table.
Are character ages confirmed?
No. Rockstar has not published ages for Jason Duval, Lucia Caminos, or Cal Hampton.
Does a popular leak upgrade its status?
No. Popularity does not move a rumor into the confirmed column.
What is the short confirmed list?
See the confirmed features guide: date, consoles, price, preload week, dual protagonists, named Leonida regions, and a few shown activities.
