Keep official information, a personal spending limit and a first-session plan in one place.
Open the official news timeline and follow its source links. Check Rockstar's current release information and the store listing for your platform before making a purchase or arranging time off.
Write down which information is confirmed and which questions remain open. This site's sample prices, ratings and scenarios are planning aids; they cannot answer unpublished gameplay questions.
Decide what you can spend on the game and any optional purchases. Keep that real-money decision separate from fictional GTA$ figures in the planning tools.
For an in-game planning exercise, open the build planner and enter your own equipment, supplies and transport estimates. Add a budget limit to see remaining funds or overspend. Leave an amount at zero when it is not part of your plan.
Choose a start time, an end time and one or two things you want to explore. If you plan to play with friends, confirm each person's platform, local time and communication channel; platform compatibility and multiplayer availability still need official confirmation.
Allow time for installation and updates based on the store's published requirements. Do not assume a download size or preload time that has not been announced.
Tick the checklist as you finish each item. Progress saves in this browser when local storage is available. Clearing browser data removes that saved progress.
Share a build link if you made a loadout or budget. Keep any account credentials out of notes and shared links. Revisit official sources when the game or your plans change.