GTA 6 Pre-Orders Start June 25, 2026, Cover Art Revealed

GTA 6 Updates: Pre-Order Date, Official Cover Art, Platforms, and More

Rockstar Games has officially broken its long silence on Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), unveiling key details about the highly anticipated game. After 13 years of waiting and two delays, fans finally have a timeline for pre-orders and a glimpse at the game's cover art.

Pre-Orders Begin June 25, 2026

Rockstar announced that pre-orders for GTA 6 will go live on June 25, 2026. This date applies to both physical and digital editions of the game, which will initially be available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms. A full list of participating physical retailers has yet to be confirmed.

The pre-order launch will also reveal the game's official pricing, a topic of significant speculation. While some analysts, such as those at Bank of America, predict an $80 price tag, others suggest it could go as high as $99.99. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has emphasized the importance of balancing value and pricing, stating that consumers should feel the product is worth the cost.

Official Cover Art Unveiled

Rockstar also released the official cover art for GTA 6 through a 30-second teaser video on its YouTube channel. The artwork, which continues the franchise's signature comic-book panel style, features the game's dual protagonists, Jason and Lucia, prominently displayed. The background highlights the vibrant, sun-soaked aesthetic of Vice City, with images of fast cars, motorbikes, boats, and weapons.

Additional details in the artwork include a biker performing a stunt, a police car, a helicopter equipped with a minigun, and supporting characters such as real estate mogul and club owner Boobie Ike, veteran bank robber Raul Bautista, and a woman wearing a necklace inscribed with the Spanish word "siempre," meaning "always." Fans can download the cover art as wallpaper from the official GTA 6 website.

Console-First Launch, PC Release to Follow

GTA 6 will initially launch exclusively on consoles, with a PC release expected later. This staggered release strategy mirrors Rockstar's approach with previous titles, including GTA V, which debuted on consoles in 2013 and arrived on PC nearly two years later. Zelnick recently acknowledged this pattern, emphasizing the importance of the PC market while reaffirming Rockstar's commitment to eventually bringing the game to all platforms.

Release Date and Storyline

GTA 6 is slated for release on November 19, 2026, following two previous delays from its original "late 2025" target and a subsequent May 2026 date. Analysts predict the game will achieve record-breaking sales, with projections of tens of millions of copies sold and $7.6 billion in revenue within its first two months.

The official story summary, now available on Rockstar's website, introduces Jason and Lucia as a young criminal couple caught in a conspiracy spanning the fictional state of Leonida. The narrative promises a gripping tale of survival and partnership in the sun-drenched yet perilous world of Vice City.

What’s Next?

Fans eagerly await the third trailer for GTA 6, which, according to Zelnick, will not be released until after pre-orders go live. This makes June 25 a potential date for its debut, though no official confirmation has been provided.

With the pre-order date set, cover art revealed, and the release date locked in, anticipation for GTA 6 continues to build. All eyes are now on Rockstar as the countdown to one of the most awaited games in history begins.