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GRAND THEFT AUTO VI PREORDERS OPEN NOW

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
SUN, JUL 5, 2026

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Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. Preorders are available across major retailers with two edition options.

Grand Theft Auto VI will release exclusively on current-generation consoles with digital and physical code-based options at launch. Preloading begins November 12, 2026, giving players a week to download the game before release. Rockstar is offering two editions: a standard version and an Ultimate edition featuring in-game cosmetics and other content bonuses. Physical preorders come as cases containing download codes rather than discs. Players can preorder digitally through PlayStation Store and Xbox Store, or via retailers offering physical codes. Preload availability gives consumers adequate time to prepare for day-one access. The November 19 release date marks the franchise's first mainline entry since 2013's Grand Theft Auto V.

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