Game Informer's GTA 6 Cover Story Drops September 29 With Never-Before-Shared Details

Game Informer has confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI as its next cover story, with the digital edition set to go live on September 29, 2026 — less than two months before the game's November 19 launch. The issue promises 14 pages of dedicated coverage packed with information on features that Rockstar has not publicly discussed before, alongside 12 brand-new screenshots. The cover itself features original artwork from Rockstar depicting protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, while the print edition will follow in subsequent weeks for subscribers and bookstores.

Among the highlights teased ahead of the full release: an in-depth look at GTA 6's advanced weather simulation, which models the kind of severe and unpredictable weather patterns typical of Florida beyond its trademark sunshine — think storms, heavy rain, and atmospheric conditions that affect visibility and gameplay. The issue also details the breadth of wildlife populating the state of Leonida, with creatures roaming on land, taking to the air, and inhabiting the waters around the peninsula. Native and non-native species alike are represented, pointing to a level of ecological variety Rockstar has not elaborated on in prior marketing.

The coverage also addresses how Rockstar approached researching Miami and Florida for the game, with the studio aiming for what it describes as the most culturally and aesthetically authentic world it has ever built. Interviews with several lead designers are included, giving readers a behind-the-scenes perspective on the creative choices shaping Leonida's look and feel. For fans who have been waiting on concrete gameplay detail since the trailers, the September 29 digital issue of Game Informer represents the most substantial official information drop since Rockstar's extended look earlier this year.