GTA 6 Pre-Order Date: When Did Pre-Orders Start?

Updated: September 11, 2026

If you’re asking when GTA 6 pre-order listings actually go live, here’s the short answer: pre-orders already started. Rockstar Games opened Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders on June 25, 2026, at midnight local time, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. That’s separate from the game’s release date of November 19, 2026, and separate again from the PC version, which has no official pre-order date because Rockstar hasn’t confirmed a PC release at all.

This guide breaks down each of those dates individually — the pre-order date, the release date, and the PC situation — so you’re not stuck piecing it together from conflicting headlines.

Quick Answer

Question	Answer
Pre-order start date	June 25, 2026
Pre-order start time	Midnight local time (rolling by time zone)
Announcement date	June 18, 2026 (Rockstar announced the date one week ahead)
Are pre-orders open now?	Yes, as of this update
Confirmed pre-order platforms	PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Confirmed storefronts	PlayStation Store, Xbox/Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, select retailers
Game release date	November 19, 2026
Pre-load start date	November 12, 2026
PC pre-order date	Not announced — no PC version confirmed yet
Standard Edition price	$79.99
Ultimate Edition price	$99.99

When Did GTA 6 Pre-Orders Start?

Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders officially went live on June 25, 2026. Rockstar Games gave players a heads-up a week earlier, on June 18, 2026, posting on its official X account that “pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers.”

That’s the distinction worth holding onto: June 18 is the announcement date — the day Rockstar told people a date was coming. June 25 is the actual pre-order date — the day people could put money down. It’s a small gap, but a lot of the confusion floating around online comes from headlines that blur the two together.

Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, confirmed the same information through an official investor press release, which also locked in the pricing and platforms for the first time.

What Time Did GTA 6 Pre-Orders Open?

According to Take-Two’s official press release, pre-orders began “at midnight local time” on June 25, 2026. Rockstar didn’t publish a single global clock time (like “9 AM ET”) — instead, pre-orders rolled out region by region as each time zone hit midnight, the same way Rockstar has handled past midnight-local rollouts for GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Practically, that means:

• Regions further ahead on the clock — New Zealand, then Australia, then Asia, then Europe — reached their local midnight, and therefore their pre-order window, earlier in real-world (UTC) time.
• Regions further behind, including the UK, Pakistan, India, and the Americas, saw pre-orders unlock later in the UTC day, at their own local midnight.
• At least one outlet tracking the rollout in real time reported that New Zealand’s storefronts were already showing pre-orders live before the rest of the world caught up, which matches the “midnight local time” model Rockstar described.

Rockstar has not published a country-by-country pre-order clock, so treat any specific hour-by-hour chart you see online (for the UK, the US, Pakistan, or anywhere else) as a time zone estimate, not an official Rockstar schedule. If your region’s local midnight has already passed on June 25, 2026, pre-orders should be live for you now.

Are GTA 6 Pre-Orders Open Now?

Yes. As of this update (September 11, 2026), GTA 6 pre-orders have been open since June 25, 2026, and remain open on the PlayStation Store, Xbox/Microsoft Store, and Rockstar Games Store. If you check an official storefront and don’t see a pre-order option, it’s more likely a regional storefront issue or a platform mismatch (see the section below) than a sign that pre-orders have closed.

Which Platforms Can You Pre-Order GTA 6 On?

Rockstar has confirmed pre-orders for two platforms only. Older consoles and PC are not part of the current pre-order window.

Platform	Officially confirmed	Pre-order availability	Storefront	Release date	Notes
PlayStation 5	Yes	Open	PlayStation Store	November 19, 2026	Standard and Ultimate Edition both available
Xbox Series X|S	Yes	Open	Xbox/Microsoft Store	November 19, 2026	Standard and Ultimate Edition both available
Rockstar Games Store (physical)	Yes	Open	store.rockstargames.com	November 19, 2026	Box includes a download code, not a disc
PlayStation 4	No	Not available	—	—	GTA 6 is current-gen only
Xbox One	No	Not available	—	—	GTA 6 is current-gen only
PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Rockstar Games Launcher)	No	Not available	—	Unannounced	No official PC version has been confirmed

Can You Pre-Order GTA 6 for PC?

No — not yet. As of September 2026, Rockstar has not announced a PC version of Grand Theft Auto VI at all, so there is no PC pre-order date, no PC storefront listing, and no PC release window to pre-order against. Every official Rockstar and Take-Two statement about GTA 6 platforms names PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only.

A few points worth being clear-eyed about:

• This isn’t unusual for Rockstar. GTA V launched on consoles in September 2013 and didn’t arrive on PC until April 2015 — about 18 months later. Red Dead Redemption 2 followed a similar console-first pattern.
• There has been commentary, not confirmation, about a shorter wait this time. A gaming journalist noted “a bit of noise” around Rockstar potentially moving up the PC release given how large the PC gaming market has become, but neither Rockstar nor Take-Two has confirmed a PC date, platform, or storefront.
• Ignore any Steam or Epic Games Store “listing” claiming to show a GTA 6 PC release date or pre-order button. No such official listing currently exists. Third-party retailer pages or placeholder listings referencing a PC version are not proof of anything until Rockstar confirms it directly.

If you’re a PC player, the most reliable move is to watch Rockstar’s official GTA VI site and the Rockstar Newswire for a future PC-specific announcement, rather than relying on leaks or unofficial “release date” charts.

GTA 6 Pre-Order Date vs. Release Date

These are three different dates, and mixing them up is the single most common source of confusion online.

Milestone	Date	What it means
Pre-order announcement	June 18, 2026	Rockstar announced that pre-orders would open on June 25
Pre-order start date	June 25, 2026	Pre-orders actually went live, at midnight local time
Pre-load start date	November 12, 2026	Digital pre-order holders (and physical box owners) can start downloading the game ahead of launch
Physical copies available	November 12, 2026	Boxed copies (download code only, no disc) become available to support pre-loading
Game release date	November 19, 2026	GTA 6 becomes playable, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Two things to note here. First, pre-loading is not early access — it lets your pre-ordered copy download onto your console ahead of time, but the game itself stays locked until launch day. Second, physical copies of GTA 6 will not include a disc; the box contains a download code so you can pre-load, and the retail price reflects a fully digital install regardless of whether you bought a disc-shaped box or a digital code.

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Where Can You Pre-Order GTA 6 Officially?

Based on Rockstar’s and Take-Two’s own announcements, these are the verified official pre-order channels:

• PlayStation Store — official digital pre-orders for PS5
• Xbox/Microsoft Store — official digital pre-orders for Xbox Series X|S
• Rockstar Games Store (store.rockstargames.com) — official digital and physical pre-orders, physical orders processed through Xsolla
• Select retailers — Rockstar and Take-Two’s press release also references “global retailers and storefronts,” without naming every partner individually; major retailers (console-specific electronics and games retailers) have carried GTA 6 pre-order listings, but always verify the listing against the console platform and edition before paying

Before you pre-order anywhere, it’s worth confirming four things on the listing itself:

1. Publisher — it should clearly say Rockstar Games / Take-Two Interactive
2. Platform — make sure it’s PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, not a placeholder PC or older-console listing
3. Edition — Standard Edition ($79.99) or Ultimate Edition ($99.99)
4. Release date shown — it should say November 19, 2026

If a listing shows a different release date, a PC platform, or a price wildly different from $79.99/$99.99, treat it as unverified rather than official.

What Are the GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonuses?

Rockstar has confirmed pre-order bonus content, and it applies a little differently depending on edition and purchase timing:

• Everyone who pre-orders or buys before November 20, 2026 (Standard or Ultimate Edition, any platform) receives the Vintage Vice City Pack — in-game items inspired by the original 2002 Vice City.
• Digital pre-orders additionally include a free month of GTA+, Rockstar’s ongoing subscription service.
• The Ultimate Edition ($99.99) adds a larger set of exclusive content on top of the base game and the Vintage Vice City Pack, including premium vehicles, weapons, and cosmetic items such as an exclusive hair salon with extra options for Jason and Lucia.

Rockstar hasn’t indicated that these bonuses vary by region, but store-specific promotions (like retailer-exclusive bundles) are a separate matter from the officially confirmed pre-order bonus and should be checked on the actual retailer’s listing.

What Should You Do If You Cannot Find a Pre-Order?

If your local storefront isn’t showing a GTA 6 pre-order option, work through this before assuming something is wrong:

• Check Rockstar’s official GTA VI page (rockstargames.com/VI) for the current pre-order status and any regional notes.
• Go directly to the console store (PlayStation Store or Xbox/Microsoft Store) rather than a general search engine result, and confirm you’re searching the correct regional storefront for your account.
• Double-check your intended platform. If you’re searching for a PC listing, that’s the reason you’re not finding one — no PC pre-order exists yet.
• Confirm your region’s local midnight has passed on June 25, 2026 relative to your time zone, since the rollout was staggered.
• Avoid third-party sites asking for a deposit or advance payment outside of PlayStation, Xbox, or Rockstar’s own storefronts. Rockstar’s press materials only name the official console storefronts and the Rockstar Games Store.
• Never enter payment details on a site you can’t verify as PlayStation, Microsoft/Xbox, or Rockstar Games/Xsolla.
• If you’re a PC player, there’s nothing to pre-order yet — the best move is watching the Rockstar Newswire for a future announcement rather than trusting a leak.

FAQ

What date did GTA 6 pre-orders start? June 25, 2026, at midnight local time, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Are GTA 6 pre-orders open now? Yes, as of this article’s update date, pre-orders remain open on the PlayStation Store, Xbox/Microsoft Store, and Rockstar Games Store.

What time did GTA 6 pre-orders begin? Midnight local time in each region, rather than one single global time — meaning regions ahead in time zones (like New Zealand) saw pre-orders unlock before regions further behind (like the US).

Can I pre-order GTA 6 for PC? No. Rockstar has not announced a PC version of GTA 6, so there is no PC pre-order date or listing.

Is GTA 6 coming to Steam? Not officially, at least not yet. No Steam, Epic Games Store, or Rockstar Games Launcher release has been confirmed for GTA 6.

What is the GTA 6 release date? November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

When does GTA 6 pre-loading start? November 12, 2026, for digital pre-orders and for physical copies (which include a download code rather than a disc).

Where can I pre-order GTA 6 officially? The PlayStation Store, the Xbox/Microsoft Store, and the Rockstar Games Store are the confirmed official channels, along with select retailers named in Rockstar’s own announcements.

Are GTA 6 pre-order bonuses confirmed? Yes. Every pre-order or purchase made before November 20, 2026 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack, digital pre-orders add a free month of GTA+, and the Ultimate Edition includes additional exclusive content.

Is the GTA 6 pre-order date the same worldwide? The calendar date (June 25, 2026) is the same worldwide, but the exact clock time it unlocked varied by region because Rockstar used a midnight-local-time rollout rather than one fixed global time.

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This article reflects official information available as of September 11, 2026, sourced from Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive’s own announcements. GTA 6 platform and release details can change; check Rockstar’s official GTA VI page for the latest confirmed information. This article does not guarantee search rankings, featured snippet placement, or AI Overview inclusion.

Sources

• Rockstar Games, official GTA VI website (rockstargames.com/VI)
• Rockstar Games Newswire — “Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Begin on June 25”
• Rockstar Games Newswire — “Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25”
• Rockstar Games Customer Support — Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Order Information
• Rockstar Games Customer Support — Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Order Purchase Support FAQ
• Take-Two Interactive, official investor press release — “Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI”
• Rockstar Games Store — official GTA VI product listing (store.rockstargames.com)
• Rockstar Games, official X (Twitter) announcement, June 18, 2026