New York, June 17, 2026:
Rockstar Games has announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026, ahead of the game’s highly anticipated global release later this year.
The next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
GTA VI Pre-Orders Open June 25
Players will be able to pre-order GTA VI through digital platforms including:
- PlayStation Store
- Microsoft Store
Wishlist options are already available, while physical editions are expected to become available through selected retailers closer to launch.
The announcement has generated significant excitement among fans, with GTA VI widely regarded as one of the most anticipated video game releases of the decade.
Return to Vice City
GTA VI takes players back to Vice City, the iconic setting inspired by Miami, located within the fictional state of Leonida.
The game follows protagonists Jason and Lucia, who become entangled in a dangerous criminal underworld after a heist goes wrong.
Rockstar has described the title as its most ambitious open-world experience to date.
New Artwork Reveals Massive World
The newly released promotional artwork showcases:
- Vice City’s skyline
- Luxury sports cars
- Flamingos
- Beaches and nightlife
- A large alligator
- Jason and Lucia at the center of the story
Additional screenshots highlight:
- Massive shipping ports
- Expansive urban districts
- High-rise skyscrapers
- Coastal highways
- A brightly illuminated Ferris wheel
The visuals suggest a significantly larger and more detailed world than previous Grand Theft Auto titles.
One of the Biggest Gaming Launches of 2026
Industry analysts expect GTA VI to become one of the highest-selling entertainment products ever released.
The franchise has already sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide, with GTA V remaining one of the best-selling video games in history.
With pre-orders opening on June 25 and launch scheduled for November, anticipation continues to build among gamers eager to explore Rockstar’s newest open-world adventure.