The Future of Roleplay: Transitioning from FiveM to the Leonida Engine

The acquisition of Cfx.re (the creators of FiveM and RedM) by Rockstar Games in 2023 was the ultimate "green light" for the future of Roleplay. As we approach the release of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, the question on every server owner and developer's mind is: What happens to the FiveM community?

The Shift to a New Era

While the community has colloquially named the upcoming evolution "SixM," Rockstar has yet to announce an official platform name. However, the technical reality is clear: the RAGE engine in GTA VI represents a generational leap in physics, lighting, and NPC behavior.

What we know so far:

Direct Integration: By bringing Cfx.re in-house, Rockstar is effectively building the foundation for official mod support within the GTA VI ecosystem.
RAGE Engine Evolution: Unlike the legacy engine used in GTA V, GTA VI’s engine is far more complex. This implies that the "scripts" we know today will require a total rewrite.
Stability First: The main goal of this transition is to provide a stable, high-performance environment that eliminates the sync issues players have dealt with for years.

How Server Owners Can Prepare

If you are currently running a FiveM community, you are likely looking for a place to coordinate your transition. Leonida Citizen is developing the SixM Hub—an exclusive platform for server owners to:

Register your community: Get your server listed ahead of the official launch.
Technical Speculation: Stay updated on the latest documentation and leaked API updates.
Migration Guides: We are compiling resources to help developers understand the new scripting architecture.

Join the Hub

The transition won't happen overnight. It will require collaboration between the community and the developers.

Register your server profile now and ensure your community is ready for the move to Leonida.

Stay ahead of the curve. Join the Leonida Radar to get notified the second official information drops.