GTA 6 Preorders Open June 25: My Honest Take

Preorders Are Finally Real

After two delays, GTA 6 finally has a release date that feels solid. November 19, 2026. And on June 25, Rockstar is opening preorders for real. I’ve been burned by GTA release date promises before. The 2025 window got pushed to May, then May got pushed to November. So forgive me if I’m not doing a victory lap just because a preorder button is showing up.

Rockstar also dropped the official cover art on June 18 along with a 30 second teaser, locking in Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval as the leads running through Leonida, the fictional Florida stand in that covers Vice City, the Keys, and the Everglades equivalent they’re calling Grassrivers. None of that is new if you’ve been paying attention, but seeing it on actual box art makes the whole thing feel real in a way the trailers never quite did.

That Price Tag Is Going to Hurt

Rockstar hasn’t said a number yet. They’re saving that for June 25 along with the preorder button itself. But the leaks are already out there and none of them are good news for your wallet.

A Portuguese retailer listing floated a standard edition around 89.99 euros with deluxe and collector’s tiers climbing past 199.99 euros. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick already hinted the game would land in the 70 to 80 dollar range, which lines up with where AAA pricing has settled this generation.

My bet is 79.99 for standard, a 99.99 deluxe tier, and a stupidly expensive collector’s box nobody actually needs. That’s basically the GTA tax at this point. The game is going to print money no matter what they charge, so don’t expect Rockstar to leave anything on the table.

Still No PC Version, And That’s a Problem

Here’s the part that actually annoys me. At launch, GTA 6 is PS5 and Xbox Series X/S only. No PC version has been announced. If history is any guide, that means PC players are staring down a wait of a year or more after the console release. That’s exactly what happened with GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.

I get it. Consoles move units fast and Rockstar wants exclusivity windows to keep Sony and Microsoft happy. But in 2026, locking your biggest release of the decade away from PC for a year feels like a move designed to satisfy hardware partners more than the people actually buying the game. Day one preorders should mean day one for everybody willing to pay full price for it.

The Cover Art Has the Internet Losing It

The art itself is the classic GTA grid collage, this time done in the purple and pink palette from Trailer 2. Lucia stands front and center holding a compact SMG with that calculating look that tells you she’s running this show, not just riding shotgun. Jason’s behind her, glancing over his shoulder with a rifle, looking more on edge than in control.

Giving Lucia equal billing on the cover matters. She’s the first female protagonist to carry a mainline GTA story, and the box art doesn’t bury her in a side panel. She’s the focal point.

Naturally the internet went full detective mode within hours. People are zooming into license plates looking for callbacks to GTA IV characters and dissecting Jason’s tattoos for backstory clues. Some of it’s a reach, but that’s the GTA fanbase doing exactly what it’s always done.

There’s also chatter that Trailer 3 might drop alongside preorders on June 25. Rockstar’s official YouTube account left a comment on Trailer 2 reading “Consider us busy June 25th,” and fans immediately read that as confirmation. I wouldn’t bank on it. Rockstar has been locked down tight on marketing this whole cycle, and that’s probably just YouTube hyping its own platform. Here’s Trailer 2 again if you need a refresher while we wait.

Bottom line, June 25 is the day this stops being vibes and starts being numbers. Price, editions, maybe a new trailer. I’ll believe the price leaks when Rockstar actually says them out loud, and I’m preordering the standard edition the second that button goes live. Just don’t expect me to pretend I’m thrilled about whatever number shows up next to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do GTA 6 preorders open?

Preorders open June 25, 2026, through the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store, and select retailers offering physical copies.

How much will GTA 6 cost?

Rockstar hasn’t confirmed pricing yet. Leaked retailer listings and comments from Take-Two’s CEO point to a standard edition around $79.99, with deluxe and collector’s editions priced well above that.

Is GTA 6 coming to PC?

Not at launch. GTA 6 is confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S only on November 19, 2026. No PC release date has been announced.

When does GTA 6 release?

GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026, after being delayed twice from its original 2025 window.

Will Rockstar release GTA 6 Trailer 3 on June 25?

It’s unconfirmed. Fans are speculating based on a YouTube comment teasing the date, but Rockstar has not officially announced a third trailer.