Last Updated on Jun 18, 2026 @ 14:19:35 PM.
Calm down everyone, but Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-order date has finally been confirmed by Rockstar Games. In a post on X, the developer/publisher announced the long-awaited date, and it’s closer than we think!
In the tweet, Rockstar Games announced, “Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers. Check out the official cover art…“. So, in precisely one week you’ll be able to go to your chosen platform, and certain other retailers (to be announced), and pre-order what amounts to the biggest gaming release of the year, if not ever.
Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers.
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) June 18, 2026
Check out the official cover art, also available as downloadable artwork at https://t.co/XPwC8URCQ4 pic.twitter.com/pRVXk4eyDQ
Will you be pre-ordering Grand Theft Auto 6? Are you ready to jump in? On a scale of 1-10 what level is your excitement? Let us know in the comments below!
Grand Theft Auto 6 releases November 19th on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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