On June 25, 2026, Rockstar opens preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI and will finally lift the lid on the price and editions, kept under wraps until now. Before you hit “preorder,” here’s what’s actually confirmed, what the studio’s history points to, and the rumors worth leaving alone.
What Rockstar Has Confirmed, and What It’s Keeping Secret
The only hard fact comes from Rockstar itself: preorders start on June 25 on the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store, and at select retailers. There’s no PS4, Xbox One, or PC version at launch, so there’s nothing to preorder on those platforms. The November 19, 2026 release date is effectively locked in.
That said, with just days to go, the studio still hasn’t shared a price or a list of editions. That’s unusual this close to preorders, and it’s fueling every kind of speculation. Take-Two has only confirmed that marketing will ramp up over the summer. So everything should fall into place on June 25.
The Expected Editions: Standard, Deluxe, Collector
Since nothing is official, the table below is an educated guess based on how Rockstar has historically structured its editions, not an announcement. Double-check it the moment preorders go live.
| Edition | Expected price | What we’re anticipating |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $70 to $80 | The base game, no extras |
| Deluxe (digital) | standard + $20 to $30 | GTA Online bonuses: outfits, vehicles, in-game cash |
| Collector (limited physical) | $100 and up | Physical items: steelbook, art book, map, figurine, plus the digital bonuses |
For the standard edition, every signal from Take-Two points to a $70 to $80 range, with the studio having ruled out the idea of a $100 price tag. We break down that debate in our GTA 6 price analysis. The gaps between tiers, on the other hand, are the real unknown.
What Rockstar’s Track Record Tells Us
The best reference points are the previous launches. For GTA V in 2013, Rockstar offered a Special Edition at $79.99 (steelbook, bonus in-game content) and a Collector’s Edition at $149.99 that added a New Era cap, a locking security deposit bag, a blueprint map of Los Santos, and exclusive GTA Online vehicles, including the CarbonRS bike and the Hotknife hot rod.
For Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, the studio lined up a Special Edition at $79.99, an Ultimate Edition at $99.99 geared toward online play, and a Collector’s Box at $99.99 sold without the game: a metal tin with a challenge coin, a bandana, playing cards, a 150-page reproduction catalog, and cigarette cards. That layout, base plus online deluxe plus physical collector, is exactly what we expect for GTA 6.
How to Preorder Smart on June 25
A few habits to keep you from slipping up. Pick your platform: PS5 through the PlayStation Store, Xbox Series X|S through the Xbox Store, or a brick-and-mortar retailer. Decide between digital and physical: digital lets you preload and start playing the second it unlocks, but with no resale value; a physical copy holds collector value and is the only way to land a physical collector’s edition. Wait for the price to show up before you commit: on the digital storefronts, a preorder can be canceled right up to release, so there’s no reason to rush before you’ve seen the tiers. Finally, ignore third-party sellers promising early access or a PC version: none has been announced.
Should You Preorder, and Which One?
For the vast majority of players, the standard edition is plenty: it’s the same game, with no added cost. The deluxe makes sense if you plan to dive into the online side on day one and cash in on the starter bonuses. The collector’s edition is for fans who want the physical object, knowing that print runs are limited and sell out fast. Above all, keep a cool head about the leaks: until Rockstar posts its prices, a “$200” GTA 6 collector’s edition is just a rumor, like most of the figures floated over the past few months. We’ll have the truth on June 25, and don’t forget to keep an eye on our preorder tracker.
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