Short definitions for terms that come up across the wiki. Each links to the page that covers it in full. Confirmed
Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Leonida | The fictional state GTA 6 is set in. Leonida |
| Vice City | The city at the centre of Leonida. Vice City |
| Vice-Dale County | The county Vice City sits in. |
| HD Universe | The continuity shared by GTA IV, V and VI. The series in order |
| Wanted level | The police-heat meter, six stars in GTA 6. Wanted level |
| Police leads | Clues the police follow to find you. Police leads |
| Criminal Profile | A persistent rating of how you commit crimes. Criminal Profile |
| Character switching | Swapping between Jason and Lucia. Character switching |
| Extended Look | Rockstar's long preview showing systems and activities. An Extended Look |
| Trailer 1 / Trailer 2 | The two reveal trailers. Trailer 1 Trailer 2 |
| Ultimate Edition | The $99.99 edition. Ultimate Edition |
| Vintage Vice City Pack | The pre-order bonus clothing and vehicle pack. Vintage Vice City Pack |
| Pre-load | Downloading the game before launch. Pre-load and download size |
| Unlock time | The moment the game becomes playable on launch day. Unlock times |
| Flash FM | The pop station returning from 2002. Flash FM |
| Project Americas | Reported working title. Development and delays |
| HD | High-definition era; also used for the universe. |
| Rockstar North | The Edinburgh studio that leads development. |
| Take-Two | Rockstar's parent company and publisher. |
| Easter egg | A hidden reference or secret in a game. |
The status badges
Every claim on this wiki carries a badge saying how solid it is. Confirmed means Rockstar or Take-Two has said or shown it. Reported means a credible outlet reported it but Rockstar has not confirmed it. Community means it comes from community analysis of footage. Speculation means an informed guess. Unknown means it has not been announced.
Questions
What does Confirmed mean on this wiki?
Rockstar or Take-Two has said or shown it directly, in a trailer, screenshot or official statement.
What is the HD Universe?
The continuity shared by GTA IV, GTA V and GTA VI, separate from the earlier 3D Universe.
Sources and further reading
Confirmed shown or stated by Rockstar Reported from press or insiders Community fan-mapped label Speculation our reading
Last updated 2026-10-18.
