Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jul 5
Grand Theft Auto VI Opens Preorders for $79.99 Ahead of November 19, 2026 Launch
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jul 5

Grand Theft Auto VI Opens Preorders for $79.99 Ahead of November 19, 2026 Launch

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jul 5

Summary

  • November 19, 2026 is the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X, with preorders now live for both consoles.
  • Two editions are on sale: a $79.99 Standard version and a $99.99 Ultimate version, while preloading starts November 12.
  • Both editions include the same preorder bonuses — the Vintage Vice City Pack at launch and one free month of GTA Plus for digital preorders, a service that normally costs $7.99 a month.
  • The Ultimate edition is digital-only and adds exclusive in-game content including vehicles, weapon variants, outfits, customization options, shops and cosmetic services not available in the Standard version.
  • Rockstar is launching the game digitally, and physical retail copies from sellers such as Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy contain download codes rather than discs.

Insights

Is GTA VI's $100 Ultimate Edition a fair premium or are standard features now locked behind a paywall?
After a billion-dollar gamble, can GTA VI's November release truly live up to its massive financial expectations?
Will the controversial disc-less launch of GTA VI signal the end of physical game ownership for good?