GTA 6 Release Date Confirmed As Rockstar Sets Pre-Order Launch For June 25

Fans have spent months watching every update from Rockstar Games, waiting for a firm sign that Grand Theft Auto VI remains on schedule. This week, they finally received one.

Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that GTA 6 pre-orders will begin on June 25, marking the first major commercial milestone ahead of the game’s planned release later this year.

The announcement follows recent comments from Take-Two Interactive Chief Executive Officer Strauss Zelnick, who said during an earnings call that Grand Theft Auto VI remains on track for release on November 19, 2026.

Zelnick also indicated that the game’s marketing campaign would begin during the summer, leading many players to expect pre-orders to open around the same period. Rockstar has now provided confirmation, giving fans a specific date to mark on their calendars.

The update arrives amid intense interest surrounding GTA 6, which remains one of the most anticipated entertainment releases in recent memory. Since Rockstar unveiled the game’s first official materials, online communities have continued to track every new development, from trailer speculation to discussions about gameplay features and the game’s map.

An official image featuring Lucia Caminos, one of the game’s central characters, has remained among the most widely shared promotional assets released by Rockstar so far. Interest in the title has only grown as players wait for additional footage and new details from the developer.

While Rockstar has not revealed further information about future trailers in this latest update, the confirmation of a pre-order date suggests the publisher is beginning the next stage of its marketing rollout.

For Take-Two and Rockstar Games, the months ahead will be closely watched by both players and the broader gaming industry. Few releases attract this level of attention before launch.

With June 25 now officially confirmed for pre-orders and November 19 remaining the target release date, attention is likely to shift toward what Rockstar chooses to reveal next as the countdown continues.