Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open June 25, 2025, with the game set to launch on November 19, 2025.
Rockstar Games has officially announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will open on June 25, 2025, with the game scheduled for release on November 19, 2025. The announcement follows earlier unconfirmed reports from retailers and digital storefronts suggesting a potential pre-order launch in May.
Pre-Order Details
- Start Date: Pre-orders are scheduled to begin on June 25, 2025.
- Availability: Pre-orders will be available through digital storefronts, including the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store, as well as select retail stores.
- Previous Unconfirmed Reports: Prior to the official announcement, retail and digital listings provided unsupported indications of a possible pre-order launch. On May 12, Best Buy sent an email to affiliate partners offering a 5% commission on GTA VI pre-orders from May 18 to May 21. Additionally, the PlayStation Store listing displayed "Free Delivery" in search results and showed filter options, though no options were selectable. The Xbox Store listing for GTA VI also reportedly disappeared and reappeared multiple times.
Release Information
- Release Date: Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2025.
- Platforms: The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Cover Art and Promotional Material
Rockstar Games released a promotional video for Grand Theft Auto VI, revealing the official cover art. The cover includes:
- Characters: Protagonists Lucia and Jason, bank robber Raul Batista, and music mogul Boobie Ike.
- Elements: An alligator is featured in the center panel, alongside other imagery including flamingos, vehicles (cars, bikes, helicopters), and guns. The design incorporates a pop-art style and elements from the fictional state of Leonida, which is inspired by Florida.
- Availability: The full cover art and alternative versions are available online.
Background
- Grand Theft Auto V, the previous main series entry, was released in 2013 and is the second best-selling video game of all time.
- Two previous trailers for Grand Theft Auto VI (released in 2023 and 2025) have accumulated a combined total of 446 million views.
- Rockstar Games also announced that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V is available free of charge to owners of last-generation versions.
- Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, is scheduled to hold its quarterly earnings call on May 21, 2025.