Rockstar sets November launch for GTA VI with pre-orders opening June 25

Rockstar Games announced on Thursday that pre-orders for *Grand Theft Auto VI* will open on 25 June 2026, confirming the long-awaited release window for the autumn. The publisher’s statement, issued the same day across multiple outlets, aligns with industry expectations that the game will launch in November after more than a decade of anticipation and repeated delays.

The pre-order window, which begins exactly one week from today, marks the first concrete step toward commercial availability. Rockstar’s announcement was carried by German business daily *Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung* , French daily *Libération* , and international wire service Reuters , all citing the same corporate communication. Danish broadcaster DR likewise reported the development , while Russian outlet Meduza confirmed the date in its own coverage .

Industry observers now regard a November release as virtually certain, given Rockstar’s historical pattern of launching major titles in the fourth quarter. The confirmation follows years of speculation and multiple postponements that have only heightened global demand. German tech site *Handelsblatt* noted that the pre-order announcement effectively secures the November timeline, adding that fan excitement remains at an all-time high .

Rockstar has not yet disclosed regional pricing, edition details, or platform-specific pre-order incentives. Analysts expect the company to unveil those specifics closer to the 25th, alongside the full marketing campaign. The game is widely anticipated to set new benchmarks in open-world design, narrative scope, and technical performance, reinforcing *GTA*’s status as one of the most influential franchises in interactive entertainment.

With pre-orders opening in less than a week, retailers and digital storefronts are preparing for unprecedented traffic. The announcement arrives just days after Rockstar teased the news in a brief social media post, further stoking speculation about what the studio has described as a “new era” for the series.