It seems the clock is finally ticking for fans of Rockstar Games' most successful saga. After a silence that felt like an eternity, the company has decided to make its move and officially open pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI worldwide, allowing PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players to secure their copy for what promises to be the biggest release of the decade. In our country, major retailers have already begun listing the title, confirming that the wait of more than thirteen years since the fifth installment is about to end.
Although the gaming world has been rife with rumors about exorbitant prices approaching three figures, the reality has settled on a more down-to-earth price point, though not without its share of debate. Spanish retailers have set the price of the standard edition at €79,99 , in line with major releases of the current console generation. For those seeking something more, there is a premium version that expands the experience with various digital additions, but what has garnered the most attention is how the company has structured access to this new Vice City.
The editions and their exclusive content
Rockstar has presented two main options for players. On the one hand, there's the basic version, which includes the full game, and on the other, the so-called Ultimate Edition for €99,99 . This premium version comes loaded with incentives that will be unlocked progressively as you advance through Jason and Lucia's story. Among the extras confirmed by various sources are iconic vehicles like the '95 Grotti Cheetah and the Vapid Dominator Buggy, as well as a custom arsenal and outfits that pay homage to the franchise's classic aesthetic.
One detail that has surprised many is that the Ultimate Edition appears to include access to exclusive establishments and locations within the map. There's talk of hair salons, tattoo parlors, and customization workshops that would only be available to owners of this edition. While it's possible these are simply places to purchase luxury items, the segmentation of part of the map's content has generated a lot of discussion on social media among those who fear the base game will feel somewhat limited.
The cold shower: a box without a disc
If you're someone who enjoys collecting boxes on your shelf, you should read the fine print of this release. Rockstar has confirmed that the physical edition will not include a disc , regardless of the platform. Instead, buyers will find a download code to redeem on the corresponding digital store. This move, justified by some as a measure to prevent massive leaks before launch day, hasn't gone down well with physical format purists who see the box as becoming a mere decorative wrapper.
Despite the lack of an optical disc, pre-ordering still offers advantages in the form of bonus content. Those who pre-order before November 20th will receive the Vintage Vice City Pack , a set of bonuses that includes the 1955 Vapid Stanier, a private garage in the Shore Court area, and various cosmetic items that transport players straight back to the 1980s. Furthermore, those who opt for the digital pre-order will receive a free one-month subscription to GTA+.
Key dates for the landing in Leonida
The calendar is already marked with several dates in red so no one gets left behind. The worldwide launch is scheduled for November 19, 2026 , but players can start preparing their consoles a little earlier. It has been confirmed that data preloading will be available starting November 12, an almost mandatory option considering the game's size will far exceed 100 GB. Now's the time to start making space on your internal storage to avoid any last-minute surprises when the servers go live.
For now, the adventure remains exclusively on Sony and Microsoft's next-generation consoles. PC users will have to be patient, as the company typically takes between one and two years to adapt its games for computers, and there's no news yet about a version for the Nintendo Switch's successor. Rockstar's strategy is clear: to focus all its efforts on maximizing the power of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S to deliver a level of photorealism that, according to the first official screenshots, aims to set a new technical standard in the industry.
All the information revealed confirms that we're witnessing a shift in Rockstar's approach to major releases, with a strong emphasis on digital content and a narrative structure that could be divided into chapters. The road to next November promises to be intense, especially with the confirmation that the experience is entirely single-player from the start, leaving any multiplayer components for later. With prices already set and stores accepting pre-orders, all that remains is to wait for the countdown to reach zero to see if this new foray into the state of Leonida lives up to the astronomical expectations it has generated.
