Rockstar Games has opened pre‑orders for Grand Theft Auto VI, confirming a June 25 midnight release in the UK and other regions.

The new trailer introduces protagonists Jason and Lucia, who will be the first playable female lead in the series’ 3D environment. Lucia appears alongside her partner, Jason, as they navigate missions set in the fictional state of Leonida, a stand‑in for Florida. The trailer also showcases a new track from French electronic duo Justice, who are credited with the game’s original score.

Rockstar previously pushed the title back twice, moving the launch from autumn 2025 to May 2026 before settling on the current schedule. The company said the extra development time was needed to meet the polish standards fans expect. Pre‑ordering players can begin downloading the game on 12 November.

Pricing details show a standard edition at £69.99 in the UK and $79.99 in the US, with an "ultimate" version priced at £89.99 and $99.99 respectively. Physical copies include a digital download code rather than a disc. The PlayStation Store lists the title as a single‑player experience, though Rockstar has not ruled out an online component later.

Development costs are estimated to exceed $1 billion (£866 million), making it potentially the most expensive game ever produced. The franchise’s earlier entry, GTA 5, has sold nearly 230 million copies and generated billions in revenue, establishing it as one of the most profitable entertainment products ever.

Industry observers note that each new GTA installment has historically pushed technical and gameplay boundaries, with GTA Online pioneering the live‑service model. Analysts expect GTA 6 to continue that trend, though specifics about its online mode remain unconfirmed.

The game’s cover art features both protagonists, and the combined view count of its two trailers now exceeds 447 million. Rockstar first confirmed work on the sixth title in February 2022, after years of development that also included Red Dead Redemption 2.

GTA 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no announced release date for a PC version or for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2. The company has not yet detailed any post‑launch updates beyond the initial single‑player experience.