Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin on June 25, 2026, marking a major milestone ahead of the game’s highly anticipated launch on November 19. The announcement ends months of speculation surrounding the title and reassures fans that development remains on schedule.The pre-order launch comes five months before release and signals Rockstar’s confidence in meeting its revised launch date. Following an earlier delay, many players had feared another postponement. However, the opening of pre-orders suggests the company is fully committed to its November rollout.Rockstar revealed the news through its official social media channels, accompanied by fresh promotional artwork and updated branding. The move is widely viewed as the beginning of the game’s final marketing campaign, with expectations growing for additional trailers, gameplay showcases and special edition announcements in the coming months.While details regarding pricing, editions and pre-order bonuses remain under wraps, excitement continues to build around the return to Vice City and the fictional state of Leonida. Fans are eagerly awaiting more information as launch day approaches.Alongside the GTA 6 announcement, Rockstar confirmed free next-generation upgrades for existing GTA V owners. Players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be able to access enhanced versions on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at no extra cost, while PC players will also receive a free upgrade.
