Rockstar Sets GTA 6 Preorder Date for June 25

Rockstar announced that preorders for Grand Theft Auto 6 will open on June 25, exactly one week from today and five months before the scheduled November 19 release. The announcement included the game's official cover art rendered in the studio's signature paneled animated style. No third trailer accompanied the news.

The preorder window opens without confirmed bonuses, bundles, or a final price. Industry observers have speculated that Take-Two could set the price above the standard $70, possibly at $80 or higher. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick previously addressed pricing philosophy in a public statement.

He said consumers pay for the value delivered and that the company aims to charge far less than that value. " — Strauss Zelnick, June 2026 (Forbes) Zelnick added that buyers should feel the product is amazing and the price is fair for what they receive.

Unconfirmed estimates place GTA 6 development costs above one billion dollars due to its scope and extended production period. Take-Two has not indicated whether it will raise the price to offset those expenses. The confirmed preorder date reinforces that the November 19 release remains on track after two prior delays.

The timing also aligns with the point in the GTA 5 cycle when a third trailer appeared. Digital distribution removes traditional scarcity concerns, so any preorder incentives will likely focus on in-game content rather than physical copies.