GTA 6 pre-order date revealed: Here's when it begins
What's the story
Rockstar Games has officially announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will open on June 25. The announcement also coincided with the unveiling of the game's official cover art. The highly anticipated title is set to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms. However, details regarding pricing and edition specifics are still under wraps.
Anticipation builds
How to pre-order GTA 6?
Players will be able to pre-order GTA 6 through digital storefronts and select retail outlets, Rockstar has confirmed. The studio has also encouraged players to wishlist the title on their console storefronts so they can be notified when pre-orders go live. However, the exact time for pre-orders and the game's pricing remain undisclosed, leaving fans speculating about its launch cost.
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What's the game's price?
The pricing debate has heated up after Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick said video game prices haven't changed much in a decade. This has led many to believe that GTA 6 could be priced above the current $70 benchmark for AAA titles. However, Rockstar has not commented on this matter yet.
Purchase options
Platforms and editions for GTA VI
From June 25, players can pre-order the digital version of GTA 6 through the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store. Physical editions are also expected to be available for reservation through participating retailers around the same time. At launch, GTA 6 will be available exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms. Rockstar has not announced a release date for a PC version yet.
Visual reveal
Cover art unveiled alongside pre-order announcement
Along with the pre-order announcement, Rockstar unveiled GTA 6's official cover art. It features protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval at the center, along with several supporting characters, vehicles, weapons, and wildlife that reflect the game's Florida-inspired setting of Leonida. The artwork also includes sports cars, speedboats, helicopters, police vehicles, an alligator, among other things, giving us a glimpse into this world we'll explore in-game.
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Check out the official news and cover art
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers.
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) June 18, 2026
Check out the official cover art, also available as downloadable artwork at https://t.co/XPwC8URCQ4 pic.twitter.com/pRVXk4eyDQ