📰 GTA 6 News

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GTA 6 Is Now 'Downloadable' on Xbox — But It's Just a 328 MB Placeholder

A GTA 6 install option has appeared on the Xbox Store, letting players download a 328 MB placeholder file. It won't launch — here's what it actually does and why it's there ahead of the November 19 launch.

Jul 3, 2026 · Xbox Store (via RockstarINTEL / Icy Veins)

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Report: GTA 6 Pre-Orders Reportedly Top 39 Million, $3 Billion in Revenue

According to online reports, GTA 6 has surpassed 39 million pre-orders and generated more than $3 billion in revenue within 24 hours of pre-orders opening — Rockstar and Take-Two have not confirmed the figures.

Jun 29, 2026 · Online reports & analyst estimates (unconfirmed by Rockstar/Take-Two)

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Official: Rockstar Confirms Character Switching, Fencing System, and More

Rockstar's own GTA 6 product description — published alongside pre-orders — confirms switching between Jason and Lucia, a fencing system for stolen goods, gang compound raids, and an in-game social media app.

Jun 26, 2026 · Rockstar Games (official product listing)

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Retailer Warns of PS5 and Xbox Stock Shortages Ahead of GTA 6 Launch

A major games retailer says hardware component shortages mean it won't get enough PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles to meet demand around GTA 6's November 19 launch.

Jun 26, 2026 · The Game Business (via Kotaku)

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Fans Push Back on GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Locking Shops and Missions Behind $100

Players are reacting to confirmation that several in-game shops, locations, and side activities in GTA 6 are exclusive to the $99.99 Ultimate Edition and unavailable in the $79.99 Standard Edition.

Jun 26, 2026 · Kotaku, GamesRadar+, and other outlets

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GTA 6 Physical Pre-Orders Sell Out on Amazon in Hours

GTA 6's code-in-a-box physical pre-orders for PS5 and Xbox sold out on Amazon US within hours of going live on June 25, 2026, before restocking.

Jun 25, 2026 · TheGamer

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🔴 GTA 6 Pre-Orders Are LIVE NOW

GTA 6 pre-orders are live as of June 25, 2026. Buy the $79.99 Standard or $99.99 Ultimate Edition on PS5 and Xbox — here's where to pre-order and the free bonus.

Jun 25, 2026 · Rockstar Games Newswire

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Two Retailers Say They Won't Sell GTA 6 Over the No-Disc Decision

Retailers Video Games Plus and Loot Box Gaming have publicly stated they will not carry GTA 6's physical edition because it ships as a download code instead of a disc.

Jun 25, 2026 · Video Games Plus & Loot Box Gaming (via Kotaku)

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Rockstar Support Says a GTA 6 Disc Is Coming — 'In the Following Months'

In email replies to customers, Rockstar Support confirmed a physical disc version of GTA 6 will be available 'during the following months' after the digital-only launch. Timing is vague and unconfirmed beyond that.

Jun 25, 2026 · Rockstar Support (customer email)

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Official: Rockstar Drops 63 New GTA 6 Screenshots

Rockstar Games released 63 new 4K in-game GTA 6 screenshots — showing vehicles, weapons, customization, the Vintage Vice City Pack, and the new Classic Car Collection. View the full official gallery.

Jun 24, 2026 · Rockstar Games

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Official: GTA 6 Price Revealed — $79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate

Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 pricing: the Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99. Here's what each edition includes.

Jun 24, 2026 · Rockstar Games Newswire

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Official: GTA 6 Pre-Orders Open June 25, 2026

Rockstar Games has confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders begin June 25, 2026 on PlayStation and Xbox storefronts, ahead of the November 19 launch.

Jun 22, 2026 · Rockstar Games Newswire

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Official: Take-Two Reaffirms GTA 6 November 19 Release

Take-Two Interactive reaffirmed Grand Theft Auto VI's November 19, 2026 release date during its 2026 earnings update, backing up Rockstar's announcement.

May 21, 2026 · Take-Two Interactive (earnings update)

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Official: GTA 6 Release Date Set for November 19, 2026

Rockstar Games confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI will launch November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, a move from the previous May 2026 date.

Nov 6, 2025 · Rockstar Games Newswire

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Official: Rockstar Releases GTA 6 Trailer 2

Rockstar Games released the second official GTA 6 trailer on May 6, 2025, revealing the protagonists' full names and confirming the return of Ammu-Nation.

May 6, 2025 · Rockstar Games