Rockstar Games announces that pre-orders (listed by some outlets as pre-sales or presales) for “Grand Theft Auto VI” will begin on June 25. Multiple reports say the window opens at midnight or “next week” on that date, with one outlet stating the specific start time as midnight. The announcements come as anticipation grows for the first new mainline “Grand Theft Auto” title in more than a decade. Several outlets also cite the game’s scheduled launch date of Nov. 19, 2026, describing the pre-order period as a first test of consumer demand ahead of release. Forbes and other outlets frame the pre-order launch as a major moment for one of the most anticipated games of the 2026 period, and mention the broader context that “Grand Theft Auto V” remains one of the highest-selling games in history. Bloomberg additionally reports that Take-Two Interactive’s stock jumps around the news. Channel NewsAsia notes Rockstar releases official cover art as part of the rollout. Overall, sources agree on the June 25 pre-order start and the Nov. 19 release date, while differing mainly in terminology and emphasis on market impact.