Rockstar Games confirms GTA VI pre-orders will begin on June 25, with the highly anticipated title set to launch on November 19, 2026.
Rockstar Games has officially announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) will begin on June 25, marking a major milestone in the countdown to one of the most anticipated video game launches in history.
The announcement was made through Rockstar Games’ Newswire and official GTA VI website, confirming that players will be able to secure their copies through digital storefronts as well as select retail partners. The company also unveiled the game’s official cover art, giving fans another glimpse at the next chapter in the blockbuster franchise.
GTA VI is currently scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar describes the title as the biggest and most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series to date. The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, and will return players to Vice City while introducing a new open-world experience featuring protagonists Jason and Lucia.
While Rockstar has confirmed the pre-order date, details regarding pricing, special editions, collector’s packages, and pre-order bonuses have not yet been revealed. Industry observers expect those details to be announced closer to June 25 when pre-orders officially go live.
The pre-order announcement arrives after Rockstar pushed the game’s release to November 2026, citing the need for additional development time and polish. Despite the delay, anticipation remains at unprecedented levels, with analysts expecting the title to become one of the biggest entertainment launches ever and potentially generate billions of dollars in sales shortly after release.
The announcement has already sparked a wave of excitement across the gaming community, with fans eagerly awaiting more information about gameplay features, online modes, and edition-specific content. As June 25 approaches, GTA VI is once again dominating gaming headlines and reinforcing its status as the industry’s most anticipated release.