The wait for a date is over. On June 18, 2026, Rockstar revealed the official Grand Theft Auto VI cover art and confirmed that pre-orders open June 25, with launch locked to November 19, 2026. That single Newswire post ended more than a year of "will it slip to 2027" speculation.
And now the wait for the details is over too. As of June 25, pre-orders are live and Rockstar has confirmed the price — $79.99 Standard and $99.99 Ultimate — along with the editions, the format, and the pre-order bonus. This guide covers what's confirmed and walks you through how to pre-order on PS5 and Xbox. For the full edition-by-edition and country-by-country breakdown, see our GTA 6 price guide.
When do GTA 6 pre-orders open?
GTA 6 pre-orders open globally on June 25, 2026, for a confirmed launch on November 19, 2026. Rockstar locked both dates on June 18, 2026, alongside the cover-art reveal (Video Games Chronicle, 2026). Pre-orders cover digital and physical copies on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
There's a structural reason the date carries weight. The PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store both block publishers from listing a game for pre-order more than twelve months before release. By opening reservations June 25, Rockstar effectively hard-committed to the November window, and quietly killed the delay rumor cycle overnight.
Our read: A pre-order date is a stronger promise than any "on track" press line. Rockstar can move a vague launch window. It's far messier to walk back a live storefront listing that millions of people have already paid into. June 25 is the closest thing to a guarantee we've had.
Here's the timeline worth bookmarking:
- June 18, 2026: Official cover art and pre-order date revealed
- June 25, 2026: Pre-orders open (PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and retail)
- November 19, 2026: Global launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
For the full delay history and a live clock, see our GTA 6 countdown. For how the rest of the industry is scrambling around this date, read our games-avoiding-GTA-6 tracker.
What did Rockstar confirm?
As of June 25, almost everything. When pre-orders went live, Rockstar confirmed the price, the two editions, the pre-order bonus, the format, and the pre-load timeline — on top of the date and platforms it had already locked (Variety, 2026). Here's the full picture.
| Detail | Status | What we know |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-order date | Confirmed | June 25, 2026, digital and physical |
| Release date | Confirmed | November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | Confirmed | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only |
| Price | Confirmed | $79.99 Standard / $99.99 Ultimate |
| Editions | Confirmed | Standard and Ultimate only — no Collector's |
| Pre-order bonus | Confirmed | Vintage Vice City Pack + GTA+ month (digital) |
| Format | Confirmed | Digital; physical is a code in a box, no disc |
As of June 25, 2026. Source: Rockstar Games via Variety and Inven Global.
The sections below break down the price and editions. For the full regional price list and edition contents, jump to our dedicated GTA 6 price guide.
Which platforms can you pre-order GTA 6 on?
At launch, GTA 6 is exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S (Rockstar Games, 2026). There's no PC version to pre-order for day one, and the previous-generation PS4 and Xbox One aren't supported. Still on older hardware? You'll need to upgrade to play in November.
Rockstar is repeating the Red Dead Redemption 2 playbook here. Building for two fixed console architectures lets the studio tune the dense open world of Leonida for stability, instead of fighting the endless hardware combinations a simultaneous PC launch would force.
Our take: The missing PC version isn't an oversight. It's a funnel. Anyone stuck on a PC-only setup or an aging PS4 has to buy current-gen hardware just to play at launch. That's millions of legacy players nudged onto a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S right as the pre-order window opens. Expect a console sales bump through late 2026.
A PC port is widely expected in 2027, matching the delayed-release pattern of past Rockstar titles. Wondering whether your rig will be ready when it lands? Track the specs on our GTA 6 PC system requirements forecast.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, confirmed by Rockstar when pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026 (Variety, 2026). That settles the long-running $70-vs-$80 debate: Rockstar took the standard edition to $79.99, its first game above $70, and parked the only three-digit price on the optional Ultimate tier.
Bank of America's Omar Dessouky had argued Rockstar should set an $80 base to give the rest of the industry cover to raise prices (Kotaku, 2026) — and that's effectively what happened. There's no Collector's Edition this time, so ignore any "$150-$200 GTA 6" posts; those describe bundles that don't exist.
Confirmed by Rockstar Games, June 25, 2026.
For the full regional price list — UK, EU, India, Japan, Australia and more — see our GTA 6 price guide.
GTA 6 editions and pre-order bonus
Rockstar confirmed two editions — Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) — with no Collector's tier. The Ultimate adds an exclusive set of vehicles, weapons, apparel, and shops that unlock across the chapters of Jason and Lucia's story, including the '95 Grotti Cheetah and the Hawk & Little Morgan revolvers. If you start on Standard, you can buy the Ultimate upgrade separately at any time (Inven Global, 2026).
Every pre-order — or any purchase before November 20, 2026 — includes the Vintage Vice City Pack: the '55 Vapid Stanier sedan, a garage on Ocean Beach, and retro outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia. Digital pre-orders also get a free month of GTA+, which auto-renews monthly afterward unless you cancel.
From experience: We pre-ordered both GTA V and RDR2 on day one. The lesson that carries over: start with the base edition. The Ultimate's gated content is convenience, not story you'll miss, and Rockstar lets you upgrade later — so there's no reason to pay $99.99 up front unless you already know you want it.
| Edition | US price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $79.99 | The full GTA 6 single-player game on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | Standard game plus exclusive vehicles, weapons, apparel and shops unlocked across the story |
Confirmed by Rockstar Games, June 25, 2026.
One thing Rockstar did not include is an early-access window — there's no paid "play it early" tier, so everyone unlocks together on November 19. Physical copies ship as a download code in a box, not a disc, and digital pre-orders can pre-load from November 12. For the complete edition contents and the full regional price list, see our GTA 6 price guide.
How to pre-order GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Pre-ordering is simple once listings go live June 25, 2026, and you've got three reliable routes: the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, or a trusted retailer. Digital pre-orders also unlock pre-loading, so the massive game files download in advance and you're playing the second servers open.
On PlayStation 5:
- Open the PlayStation Store on your console or at store.playstation.com.
- Search "Grand Theft Auto VI" and select the official Rockstar Games listing.
- Pick your edition once tiers are live.
- Confirm payment, then enable automatic download / pre-load so it's ready on launch night.
On Xbox Series X|S:
- Open the Microsoft Store on your console or at xbox.com.
- Search "Grand Theft Auto VI" and select the verified Rockstar Games listing.
- Choose your edition and complete checkout.
- Turn on ready-to-install / pre-install so the download finishes before November 19.
From experience: On every Rockstar launch we've covered, the players who missed launch night were the ones who skipped pre-load. Switch on automatic downloads the moment your pre-order clears, and a game this size finishes days early instead of crawling while servers come online.
For physical copies, reserve through an authorized retailer early. Collectible bonuses like Steelbooks and printed maps tend to sell out fast, and regional allocations can be tight. Not sure yet? You can wishlist the game on both stores now and decide closer to the date.
Should you pre-order GTA 6 now? What the market says
The market is firmly bullish. Take-Two stock rose nearly 5% to $239.28 on the June 18 pre-order announcement (Yahoo Finance, 2026), recovering hard from a 52-week low of $187.63 (WallStreetZen, 2026). When the date dropped, Wall Street's delay fears evaporated.
Analysts piled on. Piper Sandler holds an Overweight rating with a $280 target and a headline-grabbing projection of 45 million-plus units sold at launch (Investing.com, 2026). Wedbush, UBS, and DA Davidson all sit at $300 (Investing.com, 2026). Take-Two, meanwhile, is guiding to $8.0-$8.2 billion in net bookings for Fiscal Year 2027, a figure that rests almost entirely on GTA 6 (TIKR, 2026).
Prices as of June 18, 2026. Sources: Yahoo Finance, Investing.com, WallStreetZen, 2026.
One caution on that 45-million figure: it's a launch-day projection, and even some analysts call it aggressive. Piper builds it from a model tying r/GTA6 subreddit traffic to past sales, which is clever but unproven at this scale (Wccftech, 2026). For context, GTA V sold about 11.2 million copies on day one back in 2013, so the forecast assumes more than quadruple that record.
What does it mean for you? Strong demand is great, but pre-order sensibly. On console, digital pre-orders can be canceled for a refund up until release under standard store policy, so there's little downside to locking in early. For physical, stick to authorized retailers and skip grey-market listings. This is a game tens of millions of people will own. No need to overpay a scalper.
Frequently asked questions
When do GTA 6 pre-orders open?
GTA 6 pre-orders open globally on June 25, 2026, for a confirmed launch on November 19, 2026. Rockstar announced the date on June 18 alongside the official cover art. Pre-orders cover both digital and physical copies on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Can you pre-order GTA 6 on PC?
No. GTA 6 launches only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and there's no PC version to pre-order for the November 19, 2026 release. A PC port is widely expected in 2027, following the delayed pattern of GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
How much will GTA 6 cost?
Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 pricing on June 25, 2026: $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, with no Collector's Edition. See our GTA 6 price guide for every edition and the regional prices.
What do you get for pre-ordering GTA 6?
Pre-order or buy before November 20, 2026 for the Vintage Vice City Pack: the '55 Vapid Stanier sedan, an Ocean Beach garage, and retro outfits for Jason and Lucia. Digital pre-orders also get a free month of GTA+.
Is GTA 6 coming to PS4 or Xbox One?
No. GTA 6 skips previous-generation hardware and requires a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. Players on PS4 or Xbox One will need to upgrade before the November 19, 2026 launch to play on day one.
GTA 6 pre-orders are live now for a November 19, 2026 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, priced at $79.99 Standard and $99.99 Ultimate. Grab the Vintage Vice City Pack before November 20, start on Standard (you can upgrade later), and pre-load from November 12. Keep tracking the run-up with us: read the full GTA 6 price guide, hit the GTA 6 countdown, get ready with the GTA 6 cheats hub, brush up on GTA V cheats, or read one last GTA Online summer update before Leonida.
Sources
Originally published June 19, 2026; updated June 25, 2026 when pre-orders opened. All URLs verified on retrieval.
- Confirmed price ($79.99 / $99.99), editions, code-in-a-box format, Nov 12 pre-load, single-player at launch: Variety — GTA 6 Price, Single Player Revealed Ahead of Pre-Orders.
- Ultimate Edition contents, Vintage Vice City Pack, Ultimate upgrade path: Inven Global — Standard Edition $79.99! GTA 6 Ultimate Edition and Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed.
- Pre-order date, release date, cover art: Video Games Chronicle — Grand Theft Auto 6 cover art revealed, pre-orders start next week and GamesRadar+ — GTA 6 cover art reveal.
- $80 price argument (Bank of America, Omar Dessouky): Kotaku — Analyst Says GTA 6 Should Be $80.
- Ultimate Edition upgrade available separately / content-gating reaction: TechRadar — GTA 6 fans say locking content behind the Ultimate Edition is scummy, but an upgrade will be available.
- Stock $239.28 / +5% on pre-order news: Yahoo Finance — TTWO Stock Jumps 5%, Pre-orders for GTA 6 to Begin June 25; 52-week low via WallStreetZen — TTWO.
- Piper Sandler Overweight, $280 target, 45M-unit launch model: Investing.com — Piper Sandler initiates Take-Two with Overweight and Wccftech — GTA 6 45M day-one sales.
- UBS / Wedbush / DA Davidson $300 targets: Investing.com — UBS reiterates Buy on Take-Two, cites GTA VI potential.
- FY27 net bookings $8.0-$8.2 billion: TIKR — Take-Two's 2027 Net Bookings Target Is $8 Billion and GTA VI Is All of It.
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