After a dozen delays and a thousand rumours, Rockstar Games, the developers of the GTA franchise, have officially given out an update regarding GTA 6. Thankfully, there is no delay this time around, but instead it comes in the form of good news for fans, as they’ve announced the pre-order dates for the game. As the rumours suggested, the pre-orders aren’t actually far away. And in typical Rockstar fashion, their announcement has been made just days before the pre-orders actually go live. Along with that, Rockstar has also revealed the official cover art for the game. So without wasting much time, let’s take a detailed look at when you can start pre-ordering the game.
Rockstar Games has officially announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026. The game will be available for pre-purchase on digital shopfronts for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as through select physical retailers. As seen in the official announcement, found in fans can also check out the newly revealed cover art. Currently, Rockstar has not confirmed the official retail pricing for the pre-orders.
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After years of anticipation and development, the final release date for Grand Theft Auto VI is locked in for November 19, 2026. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has publicly confirmed that the game remains on track and will not face any further delays, ensuring fans that the November launch is secure.
Currently, Grand Theft Auto VI is only scheduled to launch on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms. There is no official confirmation regarding a PC version, though it is expected to arrive sometime after the initial console launch. Fans eager to get a closer look at the game’s aesthetic can download the official cover artwork directly from rockstargames.com/VI.
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