Quick Answer: It’s official. Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders begin on June 25, 2026, available through digital storefronts (PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store) and at other select retailers. The announcement — posted to the Rockstar Newswire, X, and Instagram on June 18 — also revealed the game’s official cover art and reaffirmed the November 19, 2026 launch. Earlier retailer listings and reports had pointed to this date; Rockstar has now made it official.
After months of rumors, leaked retailer listings, and speculation, Rockstar Games has finally pulled back the curtain on the GTA 6 pre-order campaign. In an official post dated June 18, 2026, the studio confirmed the pre-order date, dropped new cover art, and locked in the November 19, 2026 release window. This is the biggest concrete update since the release-date delay, and it marks the start of the game’s final marketing stretch.
What Rockstar Officially Confirmed
Rockstar’s announcement was short and definitive. The core message:
“Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers. Add Grand Theft Auto VI to your wishlist today on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store to get alerted when pre-orders are live.”
That’s a clear, official confirmation — no longer “reportedly,” no longer sourced to third-party retailers. Three things are locked in:
- Pre-order date: June 25, 2026
- Where to buy: Digital storefronts (PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store) and select physical retailers
- Release date reaffirmed: November 19, 2026 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S)
The New Official Cover Art
Alongside the pre-order date, Rockstar revealed the official GTA 6 cover artwork. It uses the franchise’s signature collage style, with the two protagonists — Jason and Lucia — placed front and center. Around them, the image packs in the visual vocabulary the trailers have already established: fast cars, bikes, boats, weapons, and the sun-soaked, neon-soaked look of Vice City.
Rockstar also made the cover available as downloadable artwork from the official Grand Theft Auto VI site, so fans can grab it for wallpapers and social posts. The cover reveal is a meaningful signal: Rockstar typically finalizes box art in the home stretch of a campaign, when marketing is shifting into high gear.
How to Be Ready for June 25
With pre-orders opening imminently, here’s how to make sure you don’t miss out:
- Wishlist the game now. Rockstar explicitly recommends adding GTA 6 to your wishlist on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store. You’ll get a push notification the moment pre-orders go live, which matters when stock on special editions can move in minutes.
- Decide digital vs. physical. Digital pre-orders guarantee access at midnight on launch day and support pre-loading. Physical pre-orders (Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart) can be resold later and may include retailer-exclusive bonuses. See our pre-order guide for the full comparison.
- Prepare your accounts. Have your payment method saved and your store account logged in before June 25 so checkout is one click.
- Watch for edition details. Full pricing and edition breakdowns (Standard, Deluxe, Collector’s) are expected to land as pre-orders open — see our GTA 6 editions guide for what to expect.
Pricing & Editions: Now Confirmed
Update (June 24, 2026): Rockstar has now confirmed pricing and editions to go with the pre-order date. GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition (PS5 & Xbox Series X|S), and everyone who pre-orders gets the Vintage Vice City Pack bonus. Physical copies are code-in-a-box with no disc. See our full pricing & editions reveal for every detail.
Here’s where everything stands as pre-orders go live:
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Pre-order date (June 25, 2026) | ✅ Officially confirmed by Rockstar |
| Release date (November 19, 2026) | ✅ Officially confirmed |
| Launch platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) | ✅ Officially confirmed |
| Official cover art | ✅ Officially revealed |
| Standard Edition ($79.99) & Ultimate Edition ($99.99) | ✅ Officially confirmed |
| Vintage Vice City Pack pre-order bonus | ✅ Officially confirmed |
| Physical copies = code-in-box, no disc | ✅ Officially confirmed |
| PC release | ⏳ Expected later, not at launch |
For full context on how the price landed, see our GTA 6 pricing breakdown and price guide.
A Quick Note on Scams
Whenever a game this big opens pre-orders, scammers move fast. Only pre-order through the official PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or major verified retailers. Be wary of third-party “key” sites, social-media “pre-order links,” and anyone offering early access or discounted codes. For more, read our GTA 6 scammers and pre-order hype warning.
Summary
The wait for an official pre-order date is over. Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 pre-orders open June 25, 2026 on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and select retailers, with new cover art now public and the November 19, 2026 launch locked in. Wishlist the game now, decide between digital and physical, and have your account ready — full pricing and edition details should follow as pre-orders go live.
More GTA 6 Coverage
- GTA 6 Pre-Order Guide
- GTA 6 Price Guide
- GTA 6 Editions Explained
- GTA 6 Release Date: Everything Confirmed
- GTA 6 Database
Sources: Rockstar Newswire · Rockstar on X