GTA VI – “Grand Theft Auto VI” pre-orders go live Thursday, June 25 at 12 a.m. ET (midnight local time). The standard edition is $80 and the Ultimate Edition is $100, available at Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy ahead of the Nov. 19 launch. Early buyers can access bonuse
At 12 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 25, the “Grand Theft Auto VI” stampede starts. Pre-orders go live then—midnight local time—after nearly 13 years since “GTA 5” landed. For fans who’ve waited through two delays, it’s the first real chance to hit “add to cart” before launch day panic takes over.
“Grand Theft Auto VI” will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. with both a digital download option and a “physical copy” that is described as a case storing a digital download code rather than a disc. The game’s price points are straightforward: the standard edition is $80. while the ultimate edition costs $100. with both available at Walmart. Amazon. and Best Buy.
Pre-order bonuses start showing up fast, though. If you purchase the game before Nov. 20, you’ll get the Vintage Vice City Pack. That pack includes a collection of downloadable, 1980s-inspired in-game extras, plus a free month of GTA+. If you’re looking for the more immersive bundle. the “Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition” comes with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles. weapons. apparel. and action tied to the game’s protagonists. Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
There’s also a timing edge for players who buy digital versions before launch day: pre-load access arrives early on Nov. 12, letting fans get ready to play the minute the game releases on Nov. 19.
The hype isn’t just about the countdown. The story follows dual protagonists Jason and Lucia—described as a crime duo reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde—and it marks the first GTA title in the series to feature a female lead. Set in the state of Leonida. a fictional rendition of Florida. the plot centers on the couple after a heist goes sideways and a conspiracy pulls them deeper.
When “Grand Theft Auto” builds this much momentum, it rarely stays in stock for long. With pre-orders opening at 12 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 25, shoppers are being urged to check out retailers quickly—especially for the Ultimate Edition, which carries multiple added extras.
Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy all list copies at the same moment:
Walmart has “Grand Theft Auto VI” for $80 on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, alongside “Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition” for $100 on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Amazon lists “Grand Theft Auto VI” for $80 on PlayStation 5 (Code in Box) and Xbox Series X (Code in Box), plus “Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition” for $100 on both platforms.
Best Buy mirrors that setup with “Grand Theft Auto VI” for $80 on PlayStation 5 (Code in Box) and Xbox Series X (Code in Box), and “Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition” for $100 on both platforms.
If you’re trying to catch up before Nov. 19, older entries are also still available. “Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition” and “Grand Theft Auto V” are listed on Amazon and Walmart, with the note that discounts may appear during Amazon Prime Day or the Walmart Deals sale.
The only thing left to wait for, now, is the moment the pre-orders unlock—then the real test begins: how fast you can secure your copy before it’s gone.
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So it drops at midnight local time… but which time zone is “local” if I’m on wifi??
Ultimate for $100 sounds like a scam already. I swear every “bonus” is just stuff they should’ve included in the base game.
Wait are these physical copies actually not discs? That feels kinda fake like “physical” for people who hate downloading. Also the $80 standard is still too much but I guess… I’ll probably end up buying it anyway.
Bonuses show up fast before Nov 20, right? So if I order at like 11:59pm Thursday I’ll get the Vintage Vice City Pack AND a free month of GTA+?? I saw someone say it’s 2 delays not 13 years so I’m confused. Either way I’m gonna camp Best Buy at midnight like a maniac.