GTA 6 pre-orders live — all the best links, price information, and tips as pre-orders go live at midnight local time

Getting a GTA 6 pre-order locked down is the best thing that any gamer can do right now. After last week’s announcement and cover art reveal, we now know that pre-orders start in just a few hours at midnight local time around the world on June 25 — which means some folks in places like New Zealand and Australia can pre-order right now!

In brief, there are two editions. The Standard Edition gets you the main game as a code in a physical box and will cost $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition features an “exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story,” and will cost $99.99. Pricing details in other regions are yet to be confirmed.

Anybody who pre-orders or buys the game before November 20 will also receive the Vintage Vice City Pack, described as “a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest.”

Now you’ve got the info, let’s get to it. I’ve got those quick links again first, and then lots more detail about the editions and links to retailers for each below that.

GTA 6 pre-orders: US quick links

• Amazon:
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  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• Walmart:
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• Best Buy:
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• Target:
  Check Standard Edition stock
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• GameStop:
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• PlayStation Store
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  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• Xbox Store
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock

GTA 6 pre-orders: UK quick links

• Amazon:
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• Currys:
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• Argos:
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• Very:
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• EE:
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• ShopTo:
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• The Game Collection:
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• John Lewis:
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• PlayStation Store
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock
• Xbox Store
  Check Standard Edition stock
  Check Ultimate Edition stock

GTA 6 pre-orders – PS5 US

• Check stock at Walmart
• Check stock at Best Buy
• Check stock at Target
• Check stock at GameStop

• Check stock at Walmart
• Check stock at Best Buy
• Check stock at Target
• Check stock at GameStop

GTA 6 pre-orders – PS5 UK

• Check stock at Currys
• Check stock at Argos
• Check stock at Very
• Check stock at EE
• Check stock at ShopTo
• Check stock at The Game Collection
• Check stock at John Lewis

• Check stock at Currys
• Check stock at Argos
• Check stock at Very
• Check stock at EE
• Check stock at ShopTo
• Check stock at The Game Collection
• Check stock at John Lewis

GTA 6 pre-orders – Xbox Series X

• Check stock at Walmart
• Check stock at Best Buy
• Check stock at Target
• Check stock at GameStop

• Check stock at Walmart
• Check stock at Best Buy
• Check stock at Target
• Check stock at GameStop

GTA 6 pre-orders – Xbox Series X UK

• Check stock at Currys
• Check stock at Argos
• Check stock at Very
• Check stock at EE
• Check stock at ShopTo
• Check stock at The Game Collection
• Check stock at John Lewis

• Check stock at Currys
• Check stock at Argos
• Check stock at Very
• Check stock at EE
• Check stock at ShopTo
• Check stock at The Game Collection
• Check stock at John Lewis

Should I pre-order GTA 6?

Folks often discuss or ask me personally whether something is worth pre-ordering or not. That usually comes down to people balancing whether to go early or to wait for launch day stock, or even deals at a later date.

However, this is GTA 6 and my advice is as categorical as ever: this will be the most in-demand video game of all time; you absolutely should pre-order if you are willing and able to do so. I’d still say that, despite physical boxes being ‘code in a box’ affairs and without disks — there will still likely be a finite number of GTA 6 game boxes with retailers so it might genuinely sell out. If you want the most physical preorder for GTA 6, then still go for it, despite the digital game code within, is my advice.

I really, wholeheartedly recommend a GTA 6 pre-order if you can, just to secure your unit and know that it’ll be in your hands on day one.

GTA 6 pre-orders — what’s in each edition?

With two GTA 6 pre-order editions and options, there are a few extras and differences to be aware of. If you’re looking for a quick overview to inform your choice, then we’ve got you covered.

Starting off simply, if you pre-order the GTA 6 standard edition, you will get the following:

• The base game as a digital code in a physical box
• Vintage Vice City Pack — “a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest.”
• The ability to preload from November 12

The Ultimate Edition gets you a few more digital bonuses on top of what’s in the standard edition, though Rockstar’s description is a little vague still.

• The base game as a digital code in a physical box
• Vintage Vice City Pack — “a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest.”
• Digital bonuses — “An exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story.”
• The ability to preload from November 12

Live updates

It’s finally happening — GTA 6 pre-orders are here

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of GTA 6 pre-orders. It’s an incredibly exciting time and I’ve made it my mission to present you the best information, latest details, and all the best retailer links to pre-order Rockstar’s latest and greatest as soon as they go live.

Strap in, it’s going to be a heck of a ride!

Pricing information finally arrived

The huge news to come today, just ahead of pre-orders going live at midnight local time, June 25, was the pricing – at least some of it. Rockstar confirmed that the standard edition of the game will cost $79.99 and the ultimate edition of the game will cost $99.99.

What does that mean for other territories? No idea, really — a UK price could be the same numbers but in GBP, but we just don’t know yet.

Read our full story here: We finally know the official GTA 6 price ahead of pre-orders — it’s expensive, but not as bad as some expected

Folks in New Zealand can pre-order right now!

Because Rockstar has opted for a midnight local time launch for pre-orders around the world, we’re already seeing folks place their orders and see it on official storefronts.

Fans in New Zealand can currently head over to the PS Store and snag their pre-order! How exciting!

Will you be pre-ordering?

Pre-ordering games is always a bit of debate among fans, but GTA 6 might be the one that transcends all concerns about pre-ordering a game.

Will you be placing a pre-order? Take our poll below, and we’ll see how many folks are keen, and how many might be holding back.