Is GTA 6 Set in the Same Universe?
Understanding the Rockstar Timeline.
Canon Status
YES: HD UNIVERSE
Connected to GTA IV and GTA V.
Grand Theft Auto VI takes place in the HD Universe. This is the same continuity established by GTA IV (Liberty City) and GTA V (Los Santos).
This means references to events like the Union Depository Heist (GTA V) or brands like LifeInvader are canon in Leonida. Characters from GTA V could theoretically appear in GTA 6.
Wait, what about Tommy Vercetti?
The original GTA: Vice City (2002) takes place in the separate "3D Universe". Those characters do not exist in the HD world, except as fictional legends or comic book references.
The original GTA: Vice City (2002) takes place in the separate "3D Universe". Those characters do not exist in the HD world, except as fictional legends or comic book references.
The Multiverse Explained
3D ERA (2001-2006)
Legends
GTA III, Vice City, San Andreas.
Status: Myths & Comics only.
Status: Myths & Comics only.
HD ERA (2008-PRESENT)
Current Canon
GTA IV, GTA V, GTA VI.
Status: Shared reality.
Status: Shared reality.