# What we believe before GTA 6 comes out A dated snapshot of what is confirmed, credible, rumoured and merely speculated about GTA 6 with 78 days to go — kept so the record can be checked after release. *Standing reference page on GTA6 Intel Hub. https://gta6intelhub.com/time-capsule* Every entry on this site is labelled confirmed, credible, rumour or speculation. On release day a lot of those labels stop being opinions. This page is the record as it stands beforehand, so it can be checked afterwards instead of quietly rewritten. Snapshot 2 September 2026 78 days before launch. It updates until 19 November 2026, then it freezes. ## The state of the record 112 entries across six databases, every one carrying a tier, at least one source and the date it was last checked. Read that bar honestly: 46 of 112 entries rest on something Rockstar or Take-Two actually said. The other 66 rest on reporting, community claims or our own reading of a trailer — and those are the ones release day will settle. ## How this page changes after release - **Nothing here gets deleted.** Wrong entries stay, labelled wrong. A record that only keeps its hits is not a record. - **Every claim gains a verdict.** Once the game is out, each entry below is marked as having held up or not, against the shipped game. - **The snapshot date stops moving.** Until 19 November 2026 this page reflects the current record. After that it is frozen and only verdicts are added. No entry below is a prediction. Each one is a claim someone published, with the tier we gave it and the source it came from. ## Unverified: 12 claims nobody can settle yet Rumour and speculation — community claims and our own analysis. These are the entries with the most riding on release day, so they are printed in full. 1. Speculation Easter eggs **[One-Eyed Willie's and The Goonies](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/one-eyed-willies-goonies-nod)** One-Eyed Willie's is confirmed by Rockstar itself as an Ultimate Edition off-road mod shop in Lake Leonida, and PC Gamer reported the same from the pre-order details. 2 sources, earliest PC Gamer, 18 Aug 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 2. Rumour Locations **[Vice City International Airport](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/vice-city-international-airport)** Vice City International Airport has appeared in early GTA 6 clips as a returning landmark from the 2002 game. Source: PC Gamer, 18 Aug 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 3. Speculation Vehicles **[Canis Kamacho](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/canis-kamacho)** A heavily customized four-door pickup appears in the screenshot Rockstar uses to advertise the One-Eyed Willie's mod shop, and the outlets disagree on what it is: PC Gamer calls it the Canis Kamacho returning from GTA Online, while Games… 2 sources, earliest PC Gamer, 24 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 4. Speculation Vehicles **[Miabatsu Manchez](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/miabatsu-manchez)** The Miabatsu Manchez, near-identical to the Sanchez but distinguished by a missing front mudflap and a differently shaped seat, has been spotted in a single muddy GTA 6 screenshot. Source: PC Gamer, 24 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 5. Speculation Vehicles **[Oceanic](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/oceanic)** A flash of yellow in GTA 6's first trailer was read by PC Gamer as the Oceanic, the series' Oldsmobile Super 88 homage. Source: PC Gamer, 24 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 6. Speculation Weapons **[AK-47-Inspired Assault Rifle](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/ak-47-inspired-rifle)** Several AK-47 variants sit on the racks at the back of Phil's Ammunation in GTA 6's second trailer. Source: PC Gamer, 26 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 7. Speculation Weapons **[Benelli M4-Inspired Shotgun](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/benelli-m4-inspired-shotgun)** PC Gamer identifies a Benelli M4, also known as the M1014, on the same Phil's Ammunation racks. Source: PC Gamer, 26 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 8. Speculation Weapons **[M1A-Inspired Marksman Rifle](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/m1a-inspired-rifle)** A second rifle carried by hunters in GTA 6's screenshots resembles an M1A, which PC Gamer guesses will behave like GTA 5's marksman rifle with a higher rate of fire and lower damage than a bolt-action. Source: PC Gamer, 26 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 9. Speculation Weapons **[M249-Inspired LMG](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/m249-inspired-lmg)** In Trailer 2's Phil's Ammunation advert, the store's owner hoists what appears to be an M249-style machine gun with a large box magazine. Source: PC Gamer, 26 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 10. Speculation Weapons **[MAC-10-Inspired SMG](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/mac-10-inspired-smg)** A boxy, stubby-muzzled submachine gun in GTA 6's screenshots is, per PC Gamer, unmistakably designed after the MAC-10, shown wearing the Vintage Vice City pre-order pack's tropical paint job. 2 sources, earliest PC Gamer, 26 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 11. Speculation Weapons **[Remington 870-Inspired Pump Shotgun](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/remington-870-inspired-shotgun)** Among the shotguns on the gun store racks, PC Gamer picks out several variations resembling the Remington 870 pump-action. Source: PC Gamer, 26 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 12. Speculation Weapons **[Uzi-Inspired SMG](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/uzi-inspired-smg)** Background racks at Phil's Ammunation hold a cluster of submachine guns that PC Gamer reads as Uzi variants with differing stocks and sights. Source: PC Gamer, 26 Jun 2026 checked 29 Aug 2026 Resolves after 19 Nov 2026 ## Reported, not official: 54 entries Reputable outlets citing sources, with nothing from Rockstar to confirm it. Dates are when the claim first appeared in a source we cite; each entry links to all of them. ### Characters - [Andres de Leon](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/andres-de-leon) 29 Aug 2026 - [Buddy](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/buddy) 27 Aug 2026 - [Ernesto](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/ernesto) 29 Aug 2026 - [Lori Heder](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/lori-heder) 6 May 2025 - [Petra Navarro](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/petra-navarro) 29 Aug 2026 - [Raymond](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/raymond) 29 Aug 2026 - [Stefani](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/stefani) 29 Aug 2026 - [Valentia](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/valentia) 29 Aug 2026 ### Vehicles - [Albany Buccaneer Custom](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/albany-buccaneer-custom) 24 Jun 2026 - [Alvino V1](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/alvino-v1) 24 Jun 2026 - [Benefactor Schafter V12](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/benefactor-schafter-v12) 24 Jun 2026 - [Bravado Banshee](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/bravado-banshee) 24 Jun 2026 - [Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/bravado-gauntlet-hellfire) 24 Jun 2026 - [Declasse Tulip M-100](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/declasse-tulip-m-100) 24 Jun 2026 - [Grotti Carbonizzare](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/grotti-carbonizzare) 24 Jun 2026 - [Grotti Cheetah Classic](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/grotti-cheetah-classic) 24 Jun 2026 - [Grotti Furia](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/grotti-furia) 24 Jun 2026 - [Invetero Coquette](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/invetero-coquette) 24 Jun 2026 - [Miabatsu Sanchez](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/miabatsu-sanchez) 24 Jun 2026 - [Nagasaki Carbon RS](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/nagasaki-carbon-rs) 24 Jun 2026 - [Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/pfister-comet-s2-cabrio) 24 Jun 2026 - [Schyster Deviant](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/schyster-deviant) 24 Jun 2026 - [Schyster PMP](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/schyster-pmp) 24 Jun 2026 - [Sirius](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/sirius) 24 Jun 2026 - [Vapid Caracara 4x4](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/vapid-caracara-4x4) 24 Jun 2026 - [Vapid Riata](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/vapid-riata) 24 Jun 2026 ### Weapons - [Capo Pistol](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/capo-pistol) 26 Jun 2026 - [Double-Barreled Shotgun](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/double-barreled-shotgun) 26 Jun 2026 - [Duke Carbine](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/duke-carbine) 26 Jun 2026 - [Duke Sniper Rifle](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/duke-sniper-rifle) 26 Jun 2026 - [Grenade Launcher](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/grenade-launcher) 26 Jun 2026 - [MP5-Inspired SMG](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/mp5-inspired-smg) 26 Jun 2026 - [Mustang .357](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/mustang-357) 26 Jun 2026 - [Nipper .38](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/nipper-38) 26 Jun 2026 - [Remington 700-Inspired Bolt-Action Rifle](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/remington-700-inspired-rifle) 26 Jun 2026 - [Switchblade Knife](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/switchblade-knife) 27 Aug 2026 ### Locations - [Delights Cabaret](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/delights-cabaret) 6 May 2025 - [Phil's Ammunation](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/phils-ammunation) 6 May 2025 - [Starlet Motel](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/starlet-motel) 6 May 2025 - [The Rusty Anchor](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/the-rusty-anchor) 6 May 2025 ### Missions - [Brian Heder's One-Person Job](https://gta6intelhub.com/missions/brian-heder-one-person-job) 29 Aug 2026 - [Extended Look: Megamundo Security Detail](https://gta6intelhub.com/missions/extended-look-megamundo-security-detail) 27 Aug 2026 - [Extended Look: The Client Getaway](https://gta6intelhub.com/missions/extended-look-client-getaway) 27 Aug 2026 - [Extended Look: The Drug Den Raid](https://gta6intelhub.com/missions/extended-look-drug-den-raid) 27 Aug 2026 ### Easter eggs - [Criminal Profile, GTA's Take on Red Dead's Honor](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/criminal-profile-honor-system) 27 Aug 2026 - [Duke Arms Company Insignia](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/duke-arms-company-insignia) 26 Jun 2026 - [In-Game TV Parody Commercials](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/in-game-tv-parody-ads) 27 Aug 2026 - [Morgan Revolver Serial Numbers](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/morgan-revolver-serial-numbers) 26 Jun 2026 - [Phil Cassidy's Return at Phil's Ammunation](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/phil-cassidy-ammunation) 6 May 2025 - [The Cheetah Licence Plate](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/cheetah-license-plate) 24 Jun 2026 - [The Ocean View Hotel Returns](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/ocean-view-hotel-callback) 18 Aug 2026 - [The Oceanic and the Avalon Hotel Oldsmobile](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/oceanic-avalon-hotel-reference) 24 Jun 2026 - [The Streamer 'Chat, What Do I Do?' Gag](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/influencer-chat-gag) 27 Aug 2026 - [Valentia, the First Returning Character](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/valentia-returning-character) 29 Aug 2026 ## Stated by Rockstar: 46 entries Straight from a trailer, the newswire, the official site or an earnings call. The baseline everything else is measured against — and still worth dating, because official wording changes too. Dates are when the claim first appeared in a source we cite. ### Characters - [Bae-Luxe](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/bae-luxe) 6 May 2025 - [Boobie Ike](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/boobie-ike) 6 May 2025 - [Brian Heder](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/brian-heder) 6 May 2025 - [Cal Hampton](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/cal-hampton) 6 May 2025 - [Dre'Quan Priest](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/drequan-priest) 6 May 2025 - [DWNPLY](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/dwnply) 6 May 2025 - [Jason Duval](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/jason-duval) 6 May 2025 - [Lucia Caminos](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/lucia-caminos) 6 May 2025 - [Raul Bautista](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/raul-bautista) 6 May 2025 - [Real Dimez](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/real-dimez) 6 May 2025 - [Roxy](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/roxy) 6 May 2025 - [Wyman](https://gta6intelhub.com/characters/wyman) 24 Jun 2026 ### Vehicles - ['55 Vapid Stanier](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/vapid-stanier-55) 24 Jun 2026 - ['67 Vapid Dominator Buggy](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/vapid-dominator-buggy-67) 24 Jun 2026 - ['95 Grotti Cheetah](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/grotti-cheetah-95) 24 Jun 2026 - [Crest Kayak](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/crest-kayak) 24 Jun 2026 - [Dinka Enduro](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/dinka-enduro) 24 Jun 2026 - [Shitzu Squalo](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/shitzu-squalo) 24 Jun 2026 - [Vapid Ganado](https://gta6intelhub.com/vehicles/vapid-ganado) 24 Jun 2026 ### Weapons - [Girardi ES9](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/girardi-es9) 26 Jun 2026 - [Klose K17](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/klose-k17) 26 Jun 2026 - [Morgan Revolver](https://gta6intelhub.com/weapons/morgan-revolver) 26 Jun 2026 ### Locations - [Allied Crystal Sugar Refinery](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/allied-crystal-refinery) 6 May 2025 - [Ambrosia](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/ambrosia) 6 May 2025 - [Electric Fang Tattoo](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/electric-fang-tattoo) 18 Aug 2026 - [Grassrivers](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/grassrivers) 6 May 2025 - [Jason's Safehouse](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/jasons-safehouse) 24 Jun 2026 - [Leonida Keys](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/leonida-keys) 6 May 2025 - [Leonida Penitentiary](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/leonida-penitentiary) 6 May 2025 - [Little Cuba](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/little-cuba) 6 May 2025 - [Mount Kalaga National Park](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/mount-kalaga-national-park) 6 May 2025 - [Ocean Beach](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/ocean-beach) 6 May 2025 - [Ocean View Hotel](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/ocean-view-hotel) 24 Jun 2026 - [One-Eyed Willie's](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/one-eyed-willies) 24 Jun 2026 - [Paradise Garage](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/paradise-garage) 24 Jun 2026 - [Port Gellhorn](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/port-gellhorn) 6 May 2025 - [Rideout Customs](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/rideout-customs) 24 Jun 2026 - [Sara's Unisex Salon](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/saras-unisex-salon) 18 Aug 2026 - [State of Leonida](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/state-of-leonida) 6 May 2025 - [Stock 305](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/stock-305) 18 Aug 2026 - [Tisha-Wocka Flea Market](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/tisha-wocka-flea-market) 6 May 2025 - [Vice City](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/vice-city) 6 May 2025 - [Vice City Port](https://gta6intelhub.com/locations/vice-city-port) 6 May 2025 ### Missions - [PTT YOUNGIN$ Illegal Goods Store Raid](https://gta6intelhub.com/missions/ptt-youngins-store-raid) 24 Jun 2026 ### Easter eggs - [The Vintage Vice City Pack](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/vintage-vice-city-pack) 24 Jun 2026 - [Tommy Vercetti's Palm Tree Pattern](https://gta6intelhub.com/easter-eggs/tommy-vercetti-weapon-pattern) 24 Jun 2026 Nothing on this page is a prediction, a bet or a score. It is a copy of the record, taken before the answer was available. How the tiers are defined, and what it takes to move an entry between them, is in the [editorial policy](https://gta6intelhub.com/editorial-policy). --- Canonical URL: https://gta6intelhub.com/time-capsule Last verified: 2026-08-29 Source of truth: GTA6 Intel Hub (https://gta6intelhub.com) — independent and unofficial, not affiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive. This document is the Markdown twin of the page at the canonical URL above, generated from the same content at build time. Corrections: corrections@gta6intelhub.com