25th June 2026; 12:14 IST
The moment the gaming world has been waiting for is finally here. Today, June 25, 2026, Rockstar Games officially opened pre-orders for the most anticipated video game in history: Grand Theft Auto VI. With a confirmed release date locked in for late November, fans can now secure their copies across next-generation consoles and claim exclusive pre-order content.
Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive have officially confirmed that GTA 6 will launch on November 19, 2026. This target release date aligns with the holiday shopping season, promising to make it the biggest launch window of the decade.
At launch, Grand Theft Auto VI will be available exclusively on:
A PC version is expected to follow at a later date, in line with Rockstar's traditional staggered release approach.
Gamers have two main editions to choose from when placing their GTA 6 pre-orders:
Digital pre-orders are available right now on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and the Rockstar Games Launcher. Retailers like GameStop, Amazon, and Best Buy are also hosting physical pre-orders. However, Rockstar has confirmed that physical copies will ship with a digital download token in the box instead of an actual Blu-ray disc.
To reward early adopters, Rockstar Games is offering the Vintage Vice City Pack to anyone who pre-orders the game before November 20, 2026. This nostalgia-fueled pack is loaded with retro cosmetics and items:
With GTA 6 rumored to push boundaries in graphics, physics, and world density, the install size is expected to be massive—likely exceeding 150GB. Rockstar is mitigating this by opening pre-loading on November 12, 2026, exactly one week before launch. This gives players ample time to download the massive file and jump straight into Leonida the second the clocks strike midnight on launch day.
For more details, check out the official sources below:
Rockstar Games Newswire Announcement
Take-Two Interactive Investor Relations Release
PlayStation Store: Grand Theft Auto VI Page
Microsoft Store: GTA VI Listing
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