Rockstar Games started pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25, 2026, across digital storefronts and select retailers worldwide [1, 2, 3, 4]. The game’s official release is set for November 19, 2026, after two delays pushed its launch from an initial fall 2025 date [1, 2, 5, 4].
GTA 6 will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, but a PC release has not been confirmed [2, 5, 6]. Pre-orders offer a Vintage Vice City Pack bonus for customers who order before November 20, 2026 [4, 6].
The standard edition retails for $79.99, marking a price increase that Rockstar CEO Strauss Zelnick and market analysts expect may set a new industry standard for AAA titles [1, 4, 6, 7]. The Ultimate Edition will cost $99.99 and include exclusive vehicles, weapons, apparel, and access to in-game shops [4, 6, 8, 7]. Physical copies will not include discs but will provide download codes for digital installation [4, 6, 8].
The game is a single-player campaign featuring two playable protagonists, Jason and Lucia, in a modernized version of Vice City, modeled after Miami [1, 2, 3, 9, 10]. Rockstar confirmed that GTA Online will not be available at launch [4, 10]. The in-game world promises detailed and lively cityscapes with dynamic elements like helicopters, boats, and a ferris wheel, along with robust character customization and vehicle options [11, 9].
Rockstar apologized for the delays, stating in early 2026, "We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve" [5]. The game was first revealed in late 2023, and its pre-order date and cover art were announced on June 18, 2026 [1, 2].
Rockstar is currently involved in a legal dispute in the UK concerning employee layoffs and alleged union busting, with a trial scheduled for September 10, 2026 [3, 11].
Physical editions of GTA 6 will be available for pre-load starting November 12, 2026, allowing players to download the game ahead of the November 19 launch [4, 6].
