Pre-Orders For Grand Theft Auto VI—Decade's Most Anticipated Game—Will Open Thursday

June 25, 2026 - 00:26

After years of speculation and a single, record-breaking trailer, the wait for Grand Theft Auto VI is finally entering its final commercial phase. Publisher Rockstar Games has confirmed that pre-orders for what is widely considered the most anticipated game of the decade will open this Thursday. The announcement comes as a relief to fans who have been tracking every rumor since the title was officially revealed last year.

The new entry in the series carries immense weight, as its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, currently holds the title of the second-best-selling video game in history. That game has generated billions of dollars in revenue across three console generations, setting an almost impossibly high bar for its sequel. Analysts expect GTA VI to shatter first-day sales records, with some predicting it could become the fastest entertainment product to reach one billion dollars in sales.

Details on pricing and specific editions are expected to surface alongside the pre-order window. The game is slated for a release later this year on current-generation consoles. While a PC version has not been officially announced, industry insiders expect it to follow roughly a year after the console launch, continuing a long-standing pattern for the franchise.