GTA 6 release confirmed· Nov 19, 2026 · PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

GTA 6 vs Cyberpunk

GTA 6 vs Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is the other benchmark modern open world. GTA 6 counters with Rockstar’s grounded crime sandbox and a living, reactive Vice City.

Original GTA 6 vs Cyberpunk 2077 comparison board showing verified differences between Cyberpunk 2077 and GTA 6
Original comparison graphic based on the source-checked facts in the table below. Unknown GTA 6 details remain labelled as unannounced.
Head to head
FeatureCyberpunk 2077GTA 6
StudioCD Projekt RedRockstar Games
SettingNight City (future)Vice City, Leonida (modern)
ReleasedDecember 10, 2020November 19, 2026
PerspectiveFirst-personThird-person shown; first-person mode not announced
WorldDense city RPGCity plus surrounding state, crime sandbox
Our pick: GTA 6 for a living sandbox, Cyberpunk for an RPG story

Cyberpunk leans narrative RPG with a dense city you complete. GTA 6 leans freeform crime and open-world reactivity. Pick by whether you want a story-led role-playing game or Rockstar’s modern crime sandbox.

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Frequently asked questions

Is GTA 6 better than Cyberpunk 2077?

No one can answer that yet because GTA 6 is unreleased. They also aim at different things. Cyberpunk 2077 is a story-driven RPG, while GTA 6 is presented as a single-player crime sandbox. Rockstar has not announced a GTA 6 online mode.

Is GTA 6 first or third person?

Official GTA 6 footage shows third-person play. Rockstar has not confirmed a first-person mode; GTA 5 added one in its current-gen versions, which is why fans expect it to return, but for GTA 6 it is unconfirmed.