Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will begin on June 25, giving fans their first chance to secure a copy of one of the most anticipated video games in recent memory.
The game is currently scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The date follows two earlier delays from the originally expected launch windows of autumn 2025 and May 2026.
While Rockstar has confirmed the release schedule, speculation about another delay continues. A prediction market on Polymarket, cited by Hindustan Times, currently suggests around a 15 per cent chance of a further postponement, though this is not an official indication from Rockstar or its parent company.
Rockstar unveils official cover art
Alongside the pre-order announcement, Rockstar revealed GTA 6's official cover art through a promotional video.
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The artwork prominently features protagonists Jason and Lucia and offers a look at several supporting characters. Set in Leonida, a fictional state inspired by Florida, the game appears to highlight the region's culture, landscapes and lifestyle.
The cover art includes visual elements such as flamingos, alligators, sports cars, motorcycles and helicopters, giving players a fresh glimpse of the game's setting before launch.
Rockstar has also updated its website and social media profiles with the new artwork and additional visuals, including a night-time view of Vice City.
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
Price remains a mystery
Despite confirming pre-orders, Rockstar has not revealed the game's official price.
Reports from industry sources quoted by Hindustan Times have suggested GTA 6 could become the first major title to carry a price tag of around $100, but no pricing details have been confirmed. Players can currently add the game to their wishlists on PlayStation and Xbox stores, while full pre-order access will begin on June 25.
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Hype continues to build
Interest in GTA 6 remains exceptionally high. The game's trailers released in 2023 and 2025 have together generated 446 million views.
Take-Two Interactive has indicated that GTA 6 marketing will ramp up "this summer", suggesting that more trailers and gameplay details could arrive in the coming months.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has described GTA 6 as "arguably the most anticipated entertainment property of all time", underlining the scale of expectations surrounding the title, per a report by Hindustan Times.
The pressure on Rockstar is significant, with GTA 5, released in 2013, remaining the second best-selling video game of all time.
FAQs:
When do GTA 6 pre-orders begin?
Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders will open on June 25.
What is the release date for GTA 6?
The game is currently scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
