GTA VI Pre-Orders Go Live (June 25, 2026)

Rockstar Games opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI at midnight local time on June 25, 2026, and for the first time confirmed how much the most anticipated game in years will cost. The announcement, posted to the Rockstar Newswire and the official GTA VI site, ended months of speculation about pricing, editions, and pre-order incentives.

Editions and pricing

There are two editions at launch, both priced in US dollars:

• Standard Edition - $79.99. The base single-player game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
• Ultimate Edition - $99.99. Everything in the Standard Edition plus "an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, and apparel" that Rockstar says is "threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia's story."

The $79.99 baseline puts GTA VI in line with other premium current-generation releases, while the $20 step up to the Ultimate Edition bundles cosmetic and gameplay extras rather than a separate season pass. Rockstar has not announced any higher-priced collector's or physical-exclusive tier beyond these two digital editions.

The Vintage Vice City Pack

Every pre-order - and any purchase made before November 20, 2026 - includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, described by Rockstar as a set of in-game items "that flash back to when the neon burned brightest." Because the bonus is tied to a purchase window rather than to a specific edition, both Standard and Ultimate buyers receive it as long as they buy in before the cutoff. Players who wait until after launch day will miss the pack unless Rockstar reissues it later.

Platforms and launch scope

Rockstar reiterated that GTA VI is a single-player experience launching November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is still no announced PC version. The official site also notes the game "plays best on PlayStation 5," reflecting a marketing partnership with Sony, though both consoles run the complete game.

Reception

The reveal drove an immediate online reaction and was significant enough to move markets: Take-Two Interactive shares dipped as investors weighed the pricing and the single-player launch scope against expectations.

Key facts

• Pre-orders opened midnight local time, June 25, 2026.
• Standard Edition: $79.99 USD. Ultimate Edition: $99.99 USD.
• Vintage Vice City Pack included with any purchase before November 20, 2026.
• PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only; no PC date.

Status: Confirmed - official Rockstar Newswire and GTA VI site.