GTA 6 Pre-Orders Are Now Open — Everything You Need to Know

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GTA 6 pre-order guide — release date, price and platforms cover by Techmilkyway

The GTA 6 pre-order date is finally here. Rockstar Games officially confirmed on June 18, 2026 that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI open on June 25, 2026. If you have been waiting to lock in your copy, here is everything you need to know before that date arrives.

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At a Glance

Detail	Info
Pre-Order Date	June 25, 2026
Release Date	November 19, 2026
Platforms	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S
PC Version	Not confirmed at launch
Standard Price	~$70–$80 (unconfirmed)
Where to Pre-Order	PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Rockstar Store, Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
Developer	Rockstar Games
Publisher	Take-Two Interactive
Official Trailers Released	2 (Trailer 3 widely expected)

GTA 6 Pre-Order Date: When Does It Open?

The GTA 6 pre-order window opens on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Rockstar confirmed this via its official X account on June 18, 2026.

Both digital storefronts and select physical retailers will participate. On the same day, Rockstar also revealed the game’s official cover art and updated the GTA 6 page on its website.

Importantly, Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that official pricing will also be revealed on June 25. So if you are waiting to see the price before committing, that is the day to watch.

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GTA 6 Release Date & Platforms

GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Getting to this date has been a long journey. Here is the full delay timeline:

Original target: Fall 2025
First public delay (announced May 2025): Pushed to May 26, 2026
Second public delay (announced November 2025): Pushed to November 19, 2026

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has firmly stated the November date will not move, describing it as a “great release window” heading into the holiday season.

What about PC? There is no PC version confirmed at launch. However, based on Rockstar’s track record — GTA V launched on console in 2013 and reached PC in 2015 — a PC release for GTA 6 is widely expected 12 to 18 months after the console launch, likely in 2027 or 2028.

GTA 6 Price: How Much Will It Cost?

As of June 19, 2026, Rockstar has not officially confirmed the price. Full pricing is expected when pre-orders open on June 25.

Here is what analysts and industry insiders have said so far:

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has indicated a range of $70 to $80 for the standard edition
Bank of America analysts have predicted an $80 standard price, arguing it would set a new AAA benchmark
Some community speculation has floated a $100 figure, but this remains entirely unverified

No official editions have been announced either. However, based on Rockstar’s past releases — Red Dead Redemption 2 launched in Standard, Special, and Ultimate editions — multiple tiers are widely expected, potentially including physical collector’s items, digital bonuses, and early access.

GTA 6 Cover Art: What Does It Show?

Rockstar dropped the official GTA 6 cover art alongside the pre-order announcement — and it is a clear nod to franchise history.

The cover follows the classic nine-panel mosaic grid design that has defined GTA box art since Grand Theft Auto III in 2001. At the center are protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, firmly establishing the game’s Bonnie-and-Clyde dynamic.

The surrounding panels reveal the world players will explore:

Neon-lit city skylines and beaches
New vehicles: motorcycles, a speedboat, and an armored helicopter
Supporting characters from the Leonida criminal underworld
A vivid pink, purple, and coastal blue color palette — a direct nod to the original Vice City

Rockstar has made the cover art available as a free downloadable wallpaper on its website. The studio has also updated all its social media profiles with a matching Vice City-inspired aesthetic.

GTA 6 Story: Who Are Jason and Lucia?

GTA 6 is set in Vice City and the wider fictional state of Leonida — Rockstar’s reimagining of Florida.

The game features two fully playable protagonists:

Jason Duval — ex-military background, equipped with a slow-motion weak point combat ability
Lucia Caminos — the first female lead in a mainline Grand Theft Auto game, entering the story fresh out of Leonida Penitentiary after fighting for her family

Players can switch between Jason and Lucia dynamically during free roam and key missions — similar to GTA V’s protagonist switching, but with a new twist: the two characters share a physical inventory and pass weapons between each other during combat.

Rockstar’s official description of the story reads: “Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.”

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GTA 6 Map & Features: What’s Confirmed?

GTA 6 is shaping up to be the most ambitious open world Rockstar has ever built. Here is what is confirmed so far:

Map & World:

Leonida is estimated at nearly twice the size of GTA 5’s map (Rockstar has not released an official size figure)
Over 700 enterable interiors — including malls, shops, and nightclubs
Confirmed regions: the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga
Post-launch expansions are planned

Gameplay:

Dual playable protagonists with dynamic switching
Shared physical inventory between Jason and Lucia
Overhauled police AI — no longer possible to simply hide and wait out wanted levels
Advanced vehicle deformation physics
Unprecedented NPC crowd density

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GTA 6 Trailers: What Has Been Released?

Rockstar has released two official GTA 6 trailers so far:

Trailer 1 — December 5, 2023: Broke YouTube records on release day. It confirmed the Vice City setting, introduced Lucia, and gave the first look at the game’s visual fidelity.

Trailer 2 — May 2025: Released alongside the first delay announcement. It introduced Jason, showed the two protagonists together, and revealed more of Leonida’s open world.

A third trailer is widely anticipated around the June 25 pre-order launch, though Rockstar has not officially confirmed this. Some reports suggest additional footage could drop shortly after pre-orders go live.

Where to Pre-Order GTA 6

The GTA 6 pre-order goes live on June 25 across the following platforms:

Digital Storefronts:

PlayStation Store — for PS5
Xbox / Microsoft Store — for Xbox Series X|S
Rockstar Games Store — direct from the developer

Physical Retailers:

Amazon (update with direct ASIN on June 25)

💡 Stay safe: Avoid any third-party sellers offering GTA 6 pre-orders before June 25 at discounted prices. These are not legitimate. Only use official storefronts and authorized retailers.

GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonuses: What Do We Know?

Rockstar has not announced any pre-order bonuses as of June 19, 2026. Details are expected on June 25.

That said, community speculation points toward GTA Online tie-ins — similar to how Rockstar handled GTA V’s launch bonuses. Rumored possibilities include:

Early access to exclusive in-game cosmetics
Bonus in-game currency at launch
Exclusive vehicles for online play

None of this is confirmed. Wait for the official announcement on June 25 before making any decisions based on reported bonuses.

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Should You Pre-Order GTA 6?

The smart move is to wait until June 25 for the full picture — pricing, editions, and bonuses all drop that day.

However, if you are certain you want GTA 6 at launch, you can wishlist it now on the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store to be notified the moment pre-orders go live.

The case for day-one purchase is strong. GTA 6 features a first-ever female lead, a map nearly twice the size of GTA V, over 700 enterable buildings, dynamic dual-protagonist gameplay, and a fully rebuilt open world built exclusively for current-gen hardware. For fans of the series, this is as big as it gets.

GTA 6 Pre-Order FAQ

When do GTA 6 pre-orders open? Pre-orders officially open on June 25, 2026, confirmed by Rockstar Games via their official X account on June 18, 2026.

What is the GTA 6 release date? November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

How many times has GTA 6 been delayed? Twice publicly — from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed the current date is final.

What will GTA 6 cost? Not officially confirmed yet. Take-Two’s CEO has indicated a $70–$80 range for the standard edition. Full pricing will be revealed on June 25.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC? Not at launch. A PC version has not been announced. Based on Rockstar’s past pattern, expect a PC release around 12–18 months after the console launch.

Is GTA 6 coming to PS4 or Xbox One? No. GTA 6 is a current-generation exclusive — PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only.

Who are the main characters in GTA 6? Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. Lucia is the first female lead in a mainline Grand Theft Auto game. Both are fully playable, and players can switch between them dynamically.

How big is the GTA 6 map? The Leonida map is estimated at nearly twice the size of GTA 5’s world, with over 700 enterable interiors. Rockstar has not released an official size figure.

How many GTA 6 trailers are there? Two official trailers — Trailer 1 in December 2023 and Trailer 2 in May 2025. A third trailer is widely expected around June 25.

Will there be a Collector’s Edition? No editions have been officially confirmed. Full details are expected when pre-orders open on June 25, 2026.

GTA 6 Pre-Order Table: All Platforms

Platform	Pre-Order Link	Goes Live
🎮 PS5	PlayStation Store	June 25, 2026
🎮 Xbox Series X\|S	Xbox Store	June 25, 2026
🛒 Amazon	Check on Amazon	June 25, 2026
🛒 Rockstar Store	rockstargames.com/VI	June 25, 2026
🛒 Best Buy	bestbuy.com	June 25, 2026
🛒 GameStop	gamestop.com	June 25, 2026