Rockstar Games has opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI with a flurry of concrete information: opening date, price in dollars, bonuses, pre-loading, supported platforms, and the contents of the Ultimate Edition. The most contentious point concerns the physical version: it will contain a download code in the box, not a traditional game disc.
Pre-orders: open on June 25th at midnight
Pre-orders for GTA 6 begin on June 25, 2026, at midnight. The game is planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The release date remains November 19, 2026. No PC version is listed in this announcement. For now, Rockstar is only communicating about the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions.
Two editions, two dollar prices
The standard edition of Grand Theft Auto VI is priced at $79,99. The Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition is priced at $99,99. These prices are listed in US dollars. Prices in euros may vary depending on the retailer, local taxes, and the policies of each platform or reseller.
The Ultimate Edition adds content related to Jason and Lucia
The Ultimate Edition adds a collection of premium content integrated into the adventure of Jason and Lucia, the game's two protagonists. Rockstar specifically mentions vehicles, weapons, outfits, and other elements related to their story.
The game takes place in the fictional state of Leonida, with Vice City as its central setting. The story follows Jason and Lucia after a robbery goes wrong, plunging them into a statewide criminal conspiracy.
Pre-order bonus: the Vintage Vice City pack
All pre-orders, as well as purchases made before November 20, 2026, include the Vintage Vice City Pack. This pack features a retro aesthetic inspired by Vice City's neon era.
The content mentioned includes a 1955 Vapid Stanier, a garage, outfits, hairstyles, and a weapon skin. Digital pre-orders also include a one-month subscription to GTA+.
Pre-loading: see you on November 12th
Players who pre-order a digital version will be able to begin pre-loading on November 12, 2026, one week before the official release. The goal is clear: to allow players to launch GTA VI on release day, November 19, 2026.
The physical version will also be available from November 12, 2026, but with one important detail: the box will contain a download code. This code will also allow users to prepare the installation before launch.
A physical version that no longer has much that is physical about it.
This is the detail that's likely to cause a stir: the physical edition of GTA 6 isn't a traditional disc edition. The box exists, but it's used to provide a download code. In short, buying it in a store doesn't guarantee that you'll actually find a playable disc inside.
For gamers who value physical media, reselling, or keeping a game on disc, this is crucial information. For Rockstar, this approach primarily allows them to align physical and digital versions around the same pre-loading schedule.
Where to buy GTA VI ?
GTA VI will be available through the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, the Rockstar Games Store, and partner retailers worldwide. The confirmed platforms remain PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
