It's official. Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders will open on June 25, 2026, available digitally via the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store from day one. The announcement, made via the Rockstar Newswire on June 20, ends weeks of speculation that began with a Best Buy email leak in May. The date is five months out from the November 19 launch — exactly in line with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's stated timeline for beginning the full marketing campaign "this summer."
Alongside the pre-order announcement, Rockstar revealed the official GTA 6 box art for the first time. The cover features Lucia and Jason side by side against a Vice City skyline at dusk — palm trees, neon reflections, and the unmistakable South Beach Art Deco backdrop rendered in Rockstar's signature stylized realism. It's the first time both protagonists have appeared together in official marketing imagery, and the composition confirms their equal billing in the game's narrative.
Edition details are set to be fully disclosed on June 25 when pre-orders go live, but Rockstar has confirmed that Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Edition tiers will be available. Pricing will be revealed at launch — Zelnick's previous comments pointing to a $70–$80 range for Standard remain the most specific guidance available heading into the announcement. The Collector's Edition is widely expected to be in the $149–$179 range based on industry precedent.
Trailer 3 is widely expected to drop on June 25 alongside the pre-order opening. Rockstar has a well-established pattern of tying major marketing materials to commercial milestones, and a third trailer is the obvious catalyst for pre-order momentum. Industry observers note that the gap between now and November 19 is the optimal window — close enough to feel urgent, distant enough to sustain the campaign through the holiday season.
The announcement confirms that GTA 6 Online will launch alongside the story mode on November 19. Rockstar reiterated this in the Newswire post, dispelling any remaining concerns that the multiplayer component might be held back. Early access for Deluxe and Collector's Edition holders — three days early, beginning November 16 — was also confirmed in the announcement.
For players in regions without direct PlayStation Store or Xbox Store access, Rockstar confirmed that authorized retail partners will also carry the physical and digital editions. No PC pre-order window has been announced — consistent with the game's console-first November 19 launch and the historical pattern of a PC release 12–18 months later.
