# GTA 6 Pre-Orders Now Live: Every Region, Updated Live

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GTA 6 pre-orders open June 25 worldwide. We're tracking every region, price and store link as they go live, starting with the one country that beat everyone.

## Key takeaways
- GTA 6 pre-orders open June 25, 2026 at midnight local time on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Two editions only: Standard $79.99 and Ultimate $99.99. There is no Collector's Edition.
- New Zealand's PlayStation Store went live first at NZ$139.95 (Standard) and NZ$174.95 (Ultimate).
- Every pre-order before November 20 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack; digital pre-orders add a free month of GTA+.
- Physical boxes contain a download code, not a disc. Preload starts November 12.

This is the page to keep open today. Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI go live on June 25, 2026, and because Rockstar set them to open at midnight *local* time, the world is unlocking in waves rather than all at once. We're updating this tracker as each region's stores flip from "Notify Me" to "Pre-Order," with the real price and the working store link the moment we can confirm it.

If you only read one line: the digital version cannot sell out, so breathe. The scramble is real only for people chasing the physical box, and even that isn't the collector's frenzy some expected. More on why below.

## The one country that already beat everyone

While most of the planet was still waiting, New Zealand's PlayStation Store quietly put GTA 6 up for pre-order first. Sitting on the far side of the international date line, NZ rolls into June 25 hours ahead of Europe and a full day ahead of the Americas. The listings went live at **NZ$139.95** for the Standard Edition and **NZ$174.95** for the Ultimate Edition, each bundled with a one-month GTA+ subscription that auto-renews unless you cancel.

We broke down the exact PlayStation links and the GTA+ fine print in [our New Zealand pre-order report](https://www.gta6daily.net/news/gta-6-pre-order-live-new-zealand-playstation-store-link). If you're impatient and have a New Zealand PSN account, that store entry was the first legitimate GTA 6 pre-order anywhere on Earth.

## What's actually confirmed

After 13 years of waiting and a wall of silence broken only on June 18, Rockstar finally filled in the blanks the day before launch. Here's the part that isn't speculation:

- **Two editions, full stop.** Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99 (US pricing). No Special Edition, no SteelBook, no boxed collector's set.
- **A universal pre-order bonus.** Every copy bought before November 20 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack: the '55 Vapid Stanier, the Shore Court Garage near Ocean Beach, period outfits for Jason and Lucia, and a weapon locker.
- **A GTA+ sweetener for digital.** Pre-order digitally and you get one free month of GTA+, the recurring membership that runs GTA Online perks.
- **The physical box is a code, not a disc.** Rockstar confirmed the boxed copy ships with a download code inside. There is no playable disc.
- **Preload opens November 12,** a week before the November 19 launch on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S.

## Region-by-region status

The grid below is our live read on where pre-orders stand. Times are approximate because individual stores within a region don't all flip at the same second.

| Region | Stores | Status | Standard price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | PlayStation Store | Live | NZ$139.95 |
| Australia | PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon AU, EB Games | Going live midnight AEST | ~A$109.95 |
| India | PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon IN, Flipkart | Going live midnight IST | ~Rs 5,999 |
| UK | PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon UK, GAME, Argos | Going live midnight BST | ~GBP 69.99 |
| EU | PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon, MediaMarkt, Fnac | Going live midnight CEST | ~EUR 79.99 |
| US | PlayStation, Xbox, Rockstar, Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop | Going live midnight local | $79.99 |
| Canada | PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon CA, EB Games | Going live midnight local | ~CA$89.99 |

Regional prices outside the US are still settling as each storefront publishes its listing; we're replacing estimates with confirmed numbers as they appear. For the full retailer map per country, see [where to pre-order GTA 6 by country](https://www.gta6daily.net/news/where-to-pre-order-gta-6-official-retailers-by-country), and for the exact unlock hour in your city, [our time zone guide](https://www.gta6daily.net/news/gta-6-pre-order-time-time-zone-guide) does the math for you.

## How to actually place the order

The process is boring, which is good. On PlayStation, search "Grand Theft Auto VI" in the PS Store, pick Standard or Ultimate, and confirm. On Xbox, the Microsoft Store listing works the same way. On Rockstar's own store and at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart in the US, you'll see both digital and boxed options once the listing publishes.

A few things worth knowing before you click:

- **Digital is instant and unlimited.** Your license attaches to your account and you preload on November 12. Nothing to ship, nothing to lose.
- **The boxed version is for shelf appeal, not the disc.** Since it's a download code, the only reason to buy physical is the cover art on your shelf or gifting it. Allocations are limited, so if that matters to you, lock it early.
- **Ultimate is digital-first.** The extra vehicles, shops and cosmetics are tied to the digital Ultimate license. You can also start on Standard and upgrade later with an add-on pack.

## A word on scams, because today is the day for them

Whenever a launch this big hits, fake "early access" links and discount codes flood social feeds within minutes. Rockstar is not selling secret cheap keys, and no legitimate store needs your password to "reserve" a copy. If a deal feels too good on June 25, it is. We keep a running checklist in [our pre-order scams guide](https://www.gta6daily.net/news/gta-6-pre-order-scams-6-red-flags) so you can spot the red flags before you lose money.

## What we're still watching

A few threads are still loose. The full list of participating physical retailers wasn't published all at once, so disc-box availability is rolling out unevenly. Trailer 3 still hasn't appeared as of this morning, despite heavy speculation it would land alongside pre-orders. And confirmed local prices for several markets are trickling in store by store rather than in one clean announcement.

## Pre-order time by zone, roughly

Because the unlock follows midnight local time, here's the rough running order so you know when to be at your keyboard. Times are for when June 25 begins in each zone:

| Zone | When pre-orders open |
|---|---|
| NZ (NZST) | First, late June 24 for most of the world |
| AEST (Sydney) | A couple of hours after NZ |
| IST (India) | Mid-morning relative to Europe |
| BST (UK) | Midnight UK time |
| CEST (Central Europe) | Midnight CEST, one hour after UK |
| ET (US East) | Several hours after Europe |
| PT (US West) | Last of the major zones |

If you want the exact minute for your own city rather than this rough order, [our full time zone guide](https://www.gta6daily.net/news/gta-6-pre-order-time-time-zone-guide) does the conversion for every major market.

## What happens right after you pre-order

Placing the order is the easy part. Here's the short timeline that follows so nothing catches you out:

- **Now to November:** Your pre-order sits on your account (digital) or as a reservation (physical). You can cancel a digital pre-order for a refund well before launch if plans change.
- **Redeem your GTA+ month:** Digital PlayStation pre-orders include a free month of GTA+. It must be redeemed by March 31, 2027, and it auto-renews monthly afterward unless you cancel, so don't redeem it the day you buy unless you want the clock running.
- **November 12:** Preload opens. Both digital and physical-box owners can start downloading the game ahead of time, which matters because this is going to be a large install.
- **November 19:** Launch day. The game unlocks on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S.
- **Before November 20:** As long as you've pre-ordered by this point, the Vintage Vice City Pack is yours.

## Why New Zealand keeps winning these races

It's not favoritism, it's geography. New Zealand sits just west of the international date line, so its clock crosses into any given calendar date before almost anywhere else on the planet. When a publisher ties a launch to "midnight local time," NZ players get there first by default. We've seen the same pattern with game launches and console drops for years. This time it meant the first legitimate GTA 6 pre-order on Earth was a PlayStation Store listing in a country of five million people.

We'll keep this tracker current through the day. Bookmark it, check back, and you'll see each region tick over to live without having to refresh ten storefronts yourself.

## FAQ
### What time do GTA 6 pre-orders go live?

Rockstar set pre-orders to open June 25, 2026 at midnight local time, so the clock rolls region by region. New Zealand and Australia were first; the Americas come last.

### How much does GTA 6 cost?

The Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 in the US, with regional pricing scaled from there. Those are the only two editions.

### Is there a GTA 6 Collector's Edition?

No. Rockstar confirmed only Standard and Ultimate. There is no SteelBook or physical collector's box this time.

### Will the digital version sell out?

No. Digital pre-orders never run out of stock, so there's no need to panic-buy. Only physical box allocations are limited.

## Sources
- [Rockstar Games on X (pre-order announcement)](https://x.com/RockstarGames/status/2067594067030979053)
- [Times of India - GTA 6 price and editions confirmed](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/gaming/gta-6-pre-orders-to-start-on-june-25-launch-price-editions-and-other-expected-details/articleshow/131967343.cms)
- [TheSixthAxis - physical copies are a code in a box](https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/24/gta-6-physical-copies-will-be-a-digital-code-in-a-box-no-disc-included/)
- [PlayStation Store NZ - GTA VI Ultimate Edition](https://store.playstation.com/en-nz/concept/10000730)

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