Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open on Thursday 25 June 2026, and revealed the game’s official cover art at the same time. The wait for the biggest game in years is almost over, with the launch still locked for 19 November 2026. Here is exactly what has been confirmed, what is still rumour, and what it all means if you game on PC.
GTA 6 at a glance
- Pre-orders open: Thursday 25 June 2026 (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S)
- Release date: 19 November 2026
- Platforms at launch: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — no PC version yet
- Price: not officially confirmed; expected to be revealed when pre-orders open
When do GTA 6 pre-orders start?
Rockstar has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders go live on Thursday 25 June 2026. You will be able to pre-order digitally on the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store, and through selected high-street and online retailers.
What Rockstar has not said yet is which editions will be offered or what each will cost. Those details, along with any pre-order bonuses, are expected to land on or around the 25th. If past GTA launches are a guide, look for a standard edition plus one or more pricier editions that add in-game cash, vehicles and GTA Online extras.
GTA 6 release date: 19 November 2026
The launch date is set for 19 November 2026. It has held firm through the pre-order announcement, which is reassuring after the delays this project has been through. Landing in mid-November puts it right at the start of the holiday window, exactly where Rockstar wants its biggest ever release.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
This is the big question for PC players, and the straight version is: not at launch. Grand Theft Auto VI releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only on 19 November 2026. Rockstar has not announced a PC version and has given no PC release date.
Take-Two’s leadership has been open about why. The studio releases on console first to serve its core console audience before opening up to other platforms. Going on Rockstar’s own history with GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, a PC port has tended to follow the console launch by roughly a year to 18 months, which would point to a possible GTA 6 PC release some time in 2027. To be clear, that is informed speculation based on past patterns, not a date Rockstar has confirmed.
How much will GTA 6 cost?
Pricing is the one detail everyone is still waiting on, and Rockstar has not confirmed it. In the UK, most expect the standard edition to sit around £70 to £75, in line with other premium 2026 releases, with a real chance of a higher figure for a deluxe or collector’s edition. Take-Two has previously described premium games as titles in the 70 to 80 dollar range, so a flagship like this could sit at the top of that band. Expect the exact UK prices and the full edition line-up when pre-orders open on 25 June.
The cover art: Jason and Lucia
Alongside the pre-order date, Rockstar revealed the official GTA 6 cover art. It keeps the series’ classic collage style and puts the two playable leads, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, front and centre against the neon, Miami-inspired streets of Vice City. It is the first mainline GTA to build its story around a dual-protagonist pairing, and the reveal has only pushed the hype higher.
Is your PC ready for GTA 6?
Because there is no PC version yet, there are no official PC system requirements to plan around. So our honest advice is simple: do not rush to upgrade your PC for GTA 6 specifically. There is nothing concrete to target until Rockstar announces a PC version and publishes real specs.
That said, if you are already building or upgrading for the games you play right now, it makes sense to build with a little headroom so you are ready whenever the PC version does arrive. In practice that means a current-generation graphics card with at least 12GB of VRAM, a modern six or eight-core processor, 32GB of DDR5, and a fast NVMe SSD. Any well-balanced 2026 gaming PC will be in great shape. If you want a starting point, our best graphics card, best gaming CPU and best SSD guides break down the right parts for every budget.
Graphics cards for a future-ready 2026 gaming PC
Not requirements for GTA 6, which has no PC specs yet, just strong current-generation cards that will be ready when it arrives.
Frequently asked questions
GTA 6 pre-orders open on 25 June 2026 on the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store and at selected retailers.
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to release on 19 November 2026.
Not at launch. It releases on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Rockstar has not announced a PC version; based on past games a PC port could follow in 2027, but that is not confirmed.
Rockstar has not confirmed pricing. In the UK the standard edition is widely expected to be around £70 to £75, with pricier editions likely. Exact prices should be revealed when pre-orders open on 25 June 2026.
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S.
No. There is no PC version of GTA 6 to pre-order yet.
Sources
This article is based on Rockstar Games’ official announcement and reporting from established outlets, cross-checked on 18 June 2026:
- Rockstar Games Newswire — official pre-order announcement
- PCGamesN and GamesRadar+ — pre-order date and cover art
- GosuGamers — console-first strategy and PC timing
