Rockstar Games has set June 25 as the date when Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders will open, but the most important buying details are still missing. The announcement, made through Rockstar’s official blog, gives fans a clear date to watch while leaving price, editions, and bundle information unresolved.
The move marks a more concrete stage in the game’s rollout. Rockstar has also revealed the official GTA 6 cover art, signaling that the long promotional runway is starting to narrow ahead of pre-order availability.
What is confirmed so far
According to Rockstar, pre-orders will be available through digital storefronts and selected retailers. Players on console can also add the game to their wishlist on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store to receive notifications when pre-orders go live.
That part is straightforward, but the rest remains unsettled. Rockstar has not confirmed a final price, and it has not said whether standard, special, or collector’s editions will be offered when pre-orders begin.
The lack of pricing detail is one of the biggest talking points around the announcement. Some rumors have pointed to a figure near $100, but Rockstar has not supported that number with any official confirmation.
Release timing and online plans
The current release target for GTA 6 is November 19, 2026. After a long wait and several delays, that date is now the main reference point for players and the wider market.
Rockstar also expects the online version to arrive not long after the main release, possibly in December. That mode is said to support up to 32 players in a single session, which would be a step up from GTA 5.
The online component is not the central focus of the pre-order announcement, but it remains important to the game’s long-term appeal. Grand Theft Auto has historically relied on its multiplayer ecosystem to extend interest well beyond launch.
Platforms at launch
When GTA 6 arrives, it is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Rockstar has not confirmed a release window for the PC version.
That uncertainty means PC players may need to wait longer, as happened with GTA 5, whose computer release came later than the console versions. For now, the wishlist option on PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store is the simplest way for console players to stay updated.
Why June 25 matters
June 25 is important not only because it opens pre-orders, but because it may also be the day Rockstar reveals more. Fans are watching closely for answers on pricing, edition differences, and any early-purchase bonuses that could be attached to the game.
The anticipation is easy to understand. GTA 5 launched in 2013 with a starting price of Rs 3,499 for PlayStation and Xbox consoles, while in the U.S. it was priced at $60 for the standard edition and $79.99 for the special edition.
What the game itself already promises
Beyond the commerce around pre-orders, Rockstar has already confirmed several key elements of the game. GTA 6 returns players to Vice City and introduces two main characters, Lucia and Jason.
The game is also expected to feature a larger map, improved graphics, smarter NPC interactions, and more realistic gameplay systems than GTA 5. Those details make the pre-order date feel like a possible opening to a wider round of announcements, rather than just a buying window.
For now, Rockstar has created a clear deadline for fans who want to be first in line, while keeping the biggest commercial questions under wraps. The result is a launch path that is now visible, but still far from fully explained.