The game will be available in two editions: Standard and Ultimate. While the Standard edition includes the base game, the Ultimate edition comes with additional in-game content such as exclusive vehicles, weapons, outfits, and other bonus items.
Players who pre-order the digital version will be able to pre-load the game from November 12, allowing them to start playing as soon as it launches on November 19. Rockstar Games has also confirmed that the physical edition will contain only a download code inside the box. Physical copies will also be available from November 12 to support pre-loading.
GTA 6: Pre-order and availability details
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Release date: November 19, 2026 -
Pre-orders begin: June 25, 2026 -
Pre-loading starts: November 12, 2026 -
Physical version availability (download code only): November 12, 2026 -
Availability: PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, and select retailers.
GTA 6: Pricing details
Standard edition
The Standard edition includes the base game and the Vintage Vice City Pack for customers who pre-order before launch. The pack includes a classic Vapid Stanier, a personal garage, exclusive outfits and hairstyles for protagonists Jason and Lucia, along with a Tommy Vercetti-inspired weapon skin.
Ultimate edition
In addition to the base game, the Ultimate edition includes exclusive vehicles, weapons, outfits, tattoos, hairstyles, missions, businesses, customisation options, and additional side activities across Jason and Lucia’s story.
GTA 6: Game details
GTA 6 will be the eighth mainline title in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, following Grand Theft Auto V, which launched in 2013. It will also be the sixteenth game overall in the series.
According to Rockstar Games, GTA 6 is a single-player experience set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida. The story follows Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a criminal couple navigating the state’s sprawling open world, which includes the Miami-inspired Vice City.
GTA 6: Delays and launch timeline
After years of speculation, Rockstar Games confirmed in February 2022 that GTA 6 was officially in development.
Later that year, in September, footage from an unfinished build of the game was reportedly leaked online, offering an early look at gameplay.
Rockstar did not officially reveal the game until November 2023, when company president Sam Houser announced that the first trailer would be released in early December to mark Rockstar Games’ 25th anniversary.
On December 4, 2023, a low-quality version of the trailer was reportedly leaked on X (formerly Twitter). In response, Rockstar released the official trailer on YouTube, revealing the game’s title, protagonists, setting, and an initial 2025 launch window.
The trailer went on to become the most-viewed non-music video on YouTube within its first 24 hours, crossing 90 million views.
Later in 2025, Rockstar announced a second delay, pushing the release to November 19, 2026. The company said the additional development time was needed to further polish the game and improve character optimisation.
Rockstar revealed the official cover art on June 18, 2026, and confirmed that pre-orders would begin on June 25.
With pre-orders now live and the launch timeline in place, there are currently no indications that the game will face another delay.
