Rockstar Games revealed the official GTA 6 cover art on June 18, 2026, simultaneously opening pre-orders worldwide across all major platforms and retailers with two distinct editions.
Key Facts
Standard Edition
$79.99 USD — includes base game and Day One patch
Ultimate Edition
$119.99 USD — includes Vintage Vice City Pack + $1M in-game cash + exclusive vehicles
Where to Buy
PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Rockstar Store, Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
Vintage Vice City Pack
51 retro-themed cosmetics, 12 vehicles, and access to a Vintage Vice City in-game area
Cover Art Date
June 18, 2026 — revealed 5 months before the November launch
Editions
2 editions at launch — Standard and Ultimate. No Collector's Edition confirmed
Full Breakdown
- The cover art features Lucia and Jason in a Vice City sunset backdrop — described by fans as a 'Bonnie & Clyde movie poster.'
- Digital pre-orders unlock a 48-hour early access window starting November 17, 2026 for Ultimate Edition buyers.
- The $79.99 standard price confirms the $10 next-gen premium that became standard after PS5/Xbox Series launches.
- Rockstar Store pre-orders include a physical steelbook option for an additional $20.
- Amazon pre-orders include a price guarantee — if the price drops before launch, buyers get the lower price.
- The Vintage Vice City Pack aesthetic is described as '1980s Vice City reimagined through a modern lens.'
- GTA+ members on PS5/Xbox receive an additional $500K in-game bonus for any edition purchased.
"Pre-orders opened in under 30 minutes and broke every record we've ever seen." — Take-Two CFO, June 2026 investor call
With two focused editions and no confusion from multiple SKUs, Rockstar has made the pre-order decision straightforward — though the Ultimate Edition's extras make it compelling for dedicated fans.