Rockstar Games Unveils GTA VI Cover Art, Pre-Orders Open June 25

Rockstar Games has officially revealed the cover art for Grand Theft Auto VI and announced that pre-orders will begin on June 25, 2026, across digital storefronts and select retailers. The announcement marks the start of an intensive marketing campaign for what is expected to be the biggest entertainment release of the year.

The studio shared the iconic cover art, instantly recognizable to fans of the franchise, alongside instructions for players to add the game to their wishlists on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store to receive notifications when pre-orders go live. Industry observers anticipate additional trailers or promotional material in July or August as the launch approaches.

GTA VI, first revealed in late 2023, remains on track for a November 19, 2026 release on Xbox Series and PlayStation 5. The game will feature protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a couple of bank robbers operating in the fictional state of Leonida, which is heavily inspired by Florida. The setting includes Vice City, the series' iconic city based on Miami and Miami Beach, previously featured in Grand Theft Auto (1997), Vice City (2002), and Vice City Stories (2006).

Parent company Take-Two Interactive, in its fiscal 2025-2026 earnings report, stated it expects the fiscal year to set new records driven by the November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. The upcoming title will be the first mainline entry in the series in thirteen years, fueling immense anticipation among fans and investors alike.