rock star games has announced that pre-orders for grand theft car 6 will be released on June 25, 2026. Along with this news, the studio also revealed the official cover art for the game, which is now available on Rockstar’s website.
The game is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version has not yet been confirmed.
The pre-order date is part of Rockstar’s broader marketing strategy, which Take-Two Interactive indicated would increase in intensity over the summer.
How to open pre-orders for GTA 6 and how to place them
Rockstar has not yet announced any details, including special editions or tiered pre-order packages, pricing, or specific pre-order bonuses.
Since GTA Online has supported GTA 5 for over a decade, pre-order incentives can include items like early access cosmetics, in-game currency, or exclusive vehicles for online mode when GTA 6 launches.
The official cover is the first major piece of marketing material released ahead of launch, following the trailers and screenshots that were shared previously.
Pre-orders will be available on June 25 through various platforms. Customers can visit the official Rockstar Games website at rockstargames.com/VIwhere the game will appear.
It will also be available on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store, with the option to wishlist the game on both stores. Users can add the game to their wishlist now to be notified when pre-orders open.
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GTA 6 has become the focal point of the gaming industry’s release calendar for 2026. Plague Tale developer Asobo recently confirmed that studios around the world have planned their release schedules around the November launch, with most of the major fall titles scheduled within a six-week window before GTA 6 debuts.
Despite being over a decade old, GTA 5 continues to sell over a million copies every quarter, with PS5 sales alone estimated at 1.8 million copies by 2026.
Continued sales of GTA 5 and revenue from GTA Online have given Rockstar the financial flexibility to delay GTA 6 multiple times, allowing the studio to meet its standards.
Analysis of Rockstar North’s financial documents indicates that the studio has spent more than $2 billion developing GTA 6. Industry estimates suggest that the game could sell up to 45 million copies on PS5 in its first week.
GTA 6 will be released on November 19, 2026, and pre-orders will open on June 25.
