Rockstar finally breaks silence on GTA 6 pre-orders – and they’re closer than fans think

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The game is scheduled to fully release on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, after being delayed two times earlier from its original planned windows of autumn 2025 and May.

Rockstar Games unveiled the cover artwork and preorder date for the hotly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" on Thursday.

The studio's aggressive stance against leaks was on full display recently when a YouTube video titled "GTA 6 gameplay" was pulled down almost instantly, despite having barely any views.