GTA6 Pre-Orders Begin June 25, Cover Art Revealed
After multiple delays, the formal pre-order date and cover art give the first concrete retail timeline for a title that has dominated industry conversation for years.
Reporting from 3 sources: Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark, Inside.
Rockstar Games announced on June 18 that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open on June 25 at digital stores and select retailers. The announcement confirms the game's release date of November 19, 2026, after several delays. Alongside the pre-order news, Rockstar released the official cover art for the title. GTA6 is set in Vice City, a fictionalized Miami, Florida, and follows dual protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a male-female couple. The game will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the long-awaited title, which has been the subject of intense speculation since its initial reveal. Rockstar has not yet disclosed the game's price.
Rockstar Games made the announcement on its official social media channels and website. The cover art depicts the two protagonists, Jason and Lucia, standing in front of a palm tree-lined Vice City street at sunset, with the game's logo above them.
Pre-orders will be available through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and participating physical retailers. Rockstar has not detailed any pre-order bonuses or special editions. The game carries a CERO Z rating in Japan, indicating content suitable only for adults 18 and older.
Game Spark noted that the pre-order announcement comes after months of fan speculation, with Rockstar's social media posts receiving thousands of replies from players eager for news. The outlet also reported that Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, reaffirmed the November 19 release date during a recent earnings call, though the game's price remains undisclosed.
Denfaminicogamer's article included affiliate links to purchase Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, suggesting continued interest in the series' back catalog ahead of the new release.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.