Preorder GTA 6: the complete guide

✓ Guide checked · July 2026

GTA 6 preorders opened on June 25, 2026 ahead of the November 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Where to preorder, at what price, with which bonuses: it is all here.

What you get for preordering

Every preorder placed before November 19, 2026 includes the Vintage Vice City Pack bonus. The Ultimate Edition ($99.99) adds an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons and apparel woven through the story. The full breakdown of both editions is in our GTA 6 price and editions guide.

Where to preorder: your options

Official stores (digital)

PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Rockstar Store: reference price ($79.99 or $99.99), guaranteed preload, zero risk. The peace-of-mind option.

Retailers (physical)

Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop: the boxed edition, sometimes with member discounts or exclusives (steelbooks, special editions). A little-known advantage: a physical preorder can be cancelled for free until it ships. You can lock in a copy now and change your mind at no cost.

Key sites (preorder keys)

Instant Gaming, CDKeys and Eneba list preorder keys, often below the official price. Check the platform and the region before buying: our GTA 6 key guide shows how to avoid the traps.

Compare the preorder offers

Store Type Price Link
Rockstar Store
Official store, reference price
Official $79.99 Ultimate $99.99 View offer
PlayStation Store
PS5 digital version
Official $79.99 Ultimate $99.99 View offer
Xbox Store
Xbox Series X|S digital version
Official $79.99 Ultimate $99.99 View offer
Amazon
Physical editions, price varies
Retailer Varies see the page View offer
Best Buy
Physical editions, US retail
Retailer Varies see the page View offer
GameStop
Physical and collector editions
Retailer Varies see the page View offer
Instant Gaming
Digital keys, often cheaper
Keys / Marketplace Varies see the page View offer
CDKeys
Discounted digital keys
Keys / Marketplace Varies see the page View offer
Eneba
Key marketplace, compare sellers
Keys / Marketplace Varies see the page View offer
Retailer and marketplace prices move constantly: the price shown on the merchant page always prevails. Some links are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.

The traps to avoid

Should you preorder now?

If you are sure you will play at launch: yes, especially physical (cancellable) or if you find a key clearly below the official price. Demand is on record pace, with bank Piper Sandler estimating close to 45 million copies could move before release. Physical stock and the best offers will go first.

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