Rockstar Announces GTA 6 Pre-Order Date, Release Date and Official Cover Art

Rockstar Games has finally set the clock on Grand Theft Auto VI, opening pre‑orders on June 25 and announcing a November 19 launch.

The publisher confirmed that pre‑orders for GTA VI will open on 25 June 2026 across digital storefronts, including the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store. The game will launch on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and the company released the official cover art and a short promotional video at the same time.

The news follows a series of delayed dates that have kept the franchise’s next entry in the spotlight. Rockstar’s statement on its website notes that the pre‑order window will coincide with the game’s worldwide release, a strategy the publisher has used for major titles before. The pre‑order period is expected to drive early sales figures and secure a launch window that avoids competition from other high‑profile releases.

The cover art, posted on Rockstar’s news portal, follows the series’ graphic‑novel style layout. It features the main protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, alongside other characters that are expected to appear in the game. The promotional video released at the same time shows the two leads in action and has accumulated roughly five million views since the announcement.

Grand Theft Auto VI is set in the fictional state of Leonida, a location inspired by Florida, and the city of Vice City, a fictional version of Miami. The narrative centers on the romantic criminal duo of Duval and Caminos, who navigate the open‑world environment of Leonida’s coastlines and urban centers. The setting and characters were first revealed during the franchise’s formal unveiling in December 2023.

Industry analysts note that the confirmed release date places GTA VI in a competitive slot, with several other high‑profile titles scheduled for late 2026. Rockstar’s decision to launch on current‑generation consoles only, with no immediate support for older hardware, reflects a broader trend of publishers prioritizing next‑generation performance.

The pre‑order announcement also coincides with a broader slate of 2026 releases that include other open‑world and action titles. While Rockstar has not disclosed a retail price, the company’s past pricing strategy for major releases suggests a price point in the $60–$70 range.

As of now, the next steps for fans and retailers are to add GTA VI to their wish lists on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store to receive alerts when pre‑orders become available. The game’s official launch on 19 November 2026 will be the first time the franchise is released exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

The announcement confirms the game’s schedule and provides the visual and narrative details that have been the focus of speculation for years. With pre‑orders opening next week, the industry will monitor sales momentum and the reception of the promotional material as the launch approaches.