GTA 6 Pre-Orders Expected Dates: When Will Pre-Orders Go Live?

Few games in history have generated as much excitement as Grand Theft Auto 6. After waiting for nearly a decade, Rockstar has finally confirmed the release date for GTA 6, which is May 26, 2026. Now that the release date is officially locked in, fans are asking the next big question: When can GTA 6 pre-orders be Orders it? This is an expected question among gamers whenever there is one big lineup about to be released, and in this case, we are talking about GTA 6.

As of now, Rockstar has not announced any information regarding GTA 6 pre-orders, but the speculation is getting intense. It seems like pre-order timelines may be a little easier to predict based on the way Rockstar managed previous launches and how other big studios have operated.

When Could GTA 6 Pre Orders Go Live?

If we examine trends in industry practices, it normally takes a publisher four to six months to open a pre-order period, with some titles prompting a pre-order phase six to eight months out. Major titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 (which opened for pre-order six months prior) and Cyberpunk 2077 (which saw six-plus months of pre-orders) followed a similar pattern as well. Based on that timeline, we would look at October - December 2025 as the likely time frame when we should be pre-ordering GTA 6.

There are many fans who think Rockstar will likely issue the announcement for pre-orders with the release of its third trailer (most expect in November 2025). Makes sense. A big trailer drop plus a pre-order announcement is certainly a loud one-two punch to keep the internet entertained.

Rockstar Games is not known for moving fast on its marketing beats. We have seen how every reveal, tease, and trailer has been timed perfectly from the Rockstar side. The studio might even wait to introduce pre-orders until it’s sure it has all of the technical pieces and promotional aspects aligned. Pre-orders put a significant strain on website traffic, back-end discussions with PlayStation, Xbox, and PC storefronts, and collectors’ edition logistics.

There is some psychology involved. Taking pre-orders too early may work against them, as excitement may fade or lessen even if it’s still several months away. Waiting until late 2025 would allow Rockstar to take advantage of peak holiday enthusiasm and carry that buzz into 2026.

GTA 6 Might Come With Multiple Editions

Based on Rockstar’s previous games, we expect there will be multiple versions of GTA 6 (standard, deluxe, and collector) with unique in-game rewards or physical collectibles. Pre-orders for these versions may get rolled out in parts, with the standard version coming first, followed by the premium versions a little closer to launch. Interestingly, discussions around GTA 6 In-Game Websites Leaked have also added to the anticipation.

If Rockstar sticks to their marketing blueprint, it is reasonable to think that we could see some brief teaser or development update followed by a traditional trailer drop a few months later, likely in late 2025, as we are asked to dig into every piece of scrap on GTA 6. After that happens, pre-orders will surely open up across the board on all decided platforms.

For now, players can keep an eye on official Rockstar channels, as the studio is known to drop updates without much warning. When it finally happens, expect the internet to break much like it did when the first GTA 6 trailer shattered viewership records.