Rockstar Games started pre-sales for Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25, 2026, across digital storefronts and select retailers worldwide [1, 2, 3, 4]. The game will launch officially on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms [1, 2, 3, 5].
The standard edition of GTA VI costs $79.99 in the US and equivalent prices internationally, while the Ultimate Edition is priced at $99.99. The latter includes exclusive vehicles, weapons, apparel, and shops [4, 6, 7]. Instead of a disc, the physical edition will provide a download code inside the box, with pre-load becoming available on November 12, one week before release [4, 6].
Rockstar describes GTA VI as a single-player experience at launch, confirming there will be no GTA Online mode available initially. A company spokesperson stated, "Grand Theft Auto VI is a single-player experience" [4, 8]. The game is set in a modernized Vice City and features two protagonists: Jason and Lucia [1, 2, 3, 9]. Recent promotional material revealed extensive customization options for characters, vehicles, and weapons [10].
Originally planned for release in 2025, GTA VI has been delayed twice—first to May 2026, then to November 19, 2026. Rockstar apologized for the extended wait, saying the extra months would allow them "to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve" [1, 5].
Rockstar is currently entangled in a UK legal dispute regarding union-busting allegations, with a tribunal hearing scheduled for September 10, 2026 [3, 9].
Pre-sales opened today provide fans a chance to secure their copy ahead of launch, with digital purchases available now and physical copies shipping after November 12 when the download pre-load starts [4, 6].
