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Official GTA VI screenshot showing a Vice City street scene
Official GTA VI screenshot: Rockstar Games
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2026-06-28: Official stores now list GTA VI preorders and US prices

Rockstar’s GTA VI page has switched to Pre-Order Now, and the official PlayStation and Xbox stores now expose preorder listings. In the US, Standard is listed at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99; both store pages list the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+ for eligible preorders. Install size and preload timing are still not posted, so check your regional official store before buying.

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2026-06-18: Rockstar confirms GTA VI preorders begin June 25

Rockstar’s June 18 Newswire post confirms GTA VI preorders begin June 25 on digital storefronts and select retailers. Players can wishlist on PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store now, then wait for official listings to publish price, edition, bonus, preload, and install-size details before buying.

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2026-05-22: Take-Two annual report points to summer for more GTA VI details

Take-Two’s FY2026 Form 10-K says GTA VI is planned for November 19, 2026, notes Trailer 1 in December 2023 and Trailer 2 in May 2025, and says Rockstar will share more details this summer. That makes summer the next official watch window, but Trailer 3 timing, preorders, editions, price, preload timing, and PC timing are still not confirmed until Rockstar or verified store listings publish them.

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2026-05-21: Take-Two FY2027 outlook still points to November 19

Take-Two’s latest FY2027 outlook continues to build its forecast around the November 19, 2026 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. Rockstar’s public page still lists PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no official preorder date or PC launch timing announced.

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2026-05-15: Official character profiles added to the tracker

The characters page now separates Rockstar-confirmed GTA VI profiles from actor rumors and story speculation. Jason and Lucia remain the leads, with Cal Hampton, Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Raul Bautista, and Brian Heder tracked as official supporting profiles.

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2026-05-10: PC status remains console-first after Take-Two CEO comments

Recent Take-Two CEO comments reinforce the current official picture: GTA VI is listed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while PC timing is still not announced. Use console wishlists if you plan to play day one, and treat PC dates or specs as unconfirmed until Rockstar publishes them.

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2026-05-08: Launch prep hub opened

GTASixIntel starts with confirmed release timing, platform prep, trailer notes, and useful guides for map, vehicles, missions, online, and settings once details are real.

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2026-05-08: Current official launch target verified

Rockstar lists GTA VI as coming November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC launch details remain unannounced.

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2025-05-06: Trailer 2 and official character/location pages are the core source layer

Rockstar’s Trailer 2 update anchors current public details around Jason, Lucia, Vice City, and the wider state of Leonida.

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Rockstar Games GTA VI official pageRelease date, platforms, Pre-Order Now calls to action, Ultimate Edition overview, Vintage Vice City Pack bonus, official media/downloads, Vice City / Leonida setting, and character/location framing. Checked 2026-06-28.Rockstar Newswire: preorders begin June 25Official preorder post confirming June 25 timing on digital storefronts and select retailers, with wishlist reminders for PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. Checked 2026-06-19.Rockstar YouTube: official cover art revealOfficial cover-art reveal video confirming GTA VI preorders begin June 25 on digital storefronts and at select retailers. Checked 2026-06-19.Rockstar Newswire: Trailer 2Trailer 2 announcement, wishlist links, and official synopsis. Checked 2026-05-15.Rockstar Newswire: launch date updateOfficial release date update confirming the November 19, 2026 launch target. Checked 2026-05-15.PlayStation StoreOfficial US PlayStation listing shows preorder CTAs for Standard ($79.99) and Ultimate ($99.99) editions with the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+; preload and install size remain pending. Checked 2026-06-28.Xbox StoreOfficial US Xbox listing shows preorder CTAs for Standard ($79.99+) and Ultimate ($99.99+) editions, plus a $20 Ultimate Edition Upgrade add-on; preload and install size remain pending. Checked 2026-06-28.Take-Two FY2026 results / FY2027 outlookOfficial parent-company results page listing GTA VI for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. Checked 2026-05-28.Take-Two FY2026 Form 10-KOfficial annual report wording says Rockstar released Trailer 1 in December 2023 and Trailer 2 in May 2025, and will share more GTA VI details this summer. Checked 2026-05-30.Gematsu / Variety: summer GTA VI marketing and preorder rumor checkStrauss Zelnick reiterated the November 19 date, said no pricing announcement was coming from the analyst call, and pointed to summer for Rockstar marketing after Best Buy preorder rumor chatter. Checked 2026-05-28.TechRadar: Take-Two CEO PC timing commentsAccessible executive-context coverage for PC timing; Rockstar platform listings remain the confirmed source of launch platforms. Checked 2026-05-15.Rockstar Games GTA VI downloadsOfficial GTA VI screenshots used in the homepage media showcase. Checked 2026-05-15.Wikimedia Commons: Miami waterfront skylineMiami skyline reference for the hero image. Checked 2026-05-15.