GTA 6 pre-order: the dates, the bonus, and when pre-loading starts
Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026 at midnight local time, digital pre-loading begins on November 12, 2026, and every pre-order before November 20, 2026 carries the Vintage Vice City Pack.
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Take-Two announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI would begin on June 25, 2026, at midnight local time.
Rockstar carried the same opening on its Newswire, in a post titled “Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25” dated 2026-06-24, one day before the doors opened.
Where you can pre-order it
Take-Two's own list of storefronts: the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, the Rockstar Games Store, and global retailers and storefronts.
The store listings match that: the standard edition is marked as a pre-order with a release date of 2026-11-19 on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store, in the United States and in Brazil alike.
What a pre-order carries
Every pre-order and every purchase made before November 20, 2026 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, described as a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest, plus a free month of GTA+ for digital pre-orders.
Rockstar's own site frames the pack the same way: pre-order to get unique benefits that flash back to when the neon burned brightest.
Pre-loading starts November 12, 2026
Players who pre-order the digital version can begin pre-loading on November 12, 2026, so that they are able to play at launch on November 19, 2026.
The physical version, which contains a download code inside the box, arrives in stores starting November 12, 2026 to support that same pre-loading window.
A code in the box rather than a playable disc is why the physical date lands ahead of launch day: the box is a way to start the download early, not a way to play early.
What it costs to pre-order
The standard edition launches at $79.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the Ultimate Edition, described as an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel and action, is $99.99.
Prices in reais, and every listing on both stores side by side, live on the price guide.
Frequently asked questions
+When did GTA 6 pre-orders open?
On June 25, 2026, at midnight local time, announced by Take-Two the day before.
+When can I pre-load GTA 6?
Digital pre-orders can begin pre-loading on November 12, 2026, ahead of the November 19, 2026 launch.
+What do I get for pre-ordering GTA 6?
The Vintage Vice City Pack on any pre-order or purchase before November 20, 2026, plus a free month of GTA+ on digital pre-orders.
+Where can I pre-order GTA 6?
The PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, the Rockstar Games Store, and global retailers and storefronts.
+Does the physical copy come out before launch?
The physical version, with a download code inside the box, is available starting November 12, 2026 to support pre-loading, ahead of the November 19, 2026 launch.
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