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Grand Theft Auto VI — Pre-Orders Live June 25, Initial Batch Sells Out in 1 Hour; New Leak Suggests December Physical Disc Release

Grand Theft Auto VI — Pre-Orders Live June 25, Initial Batch Sells Out in 1 Hour; New Leak Suggests December Physical Disc Release

Key Questions

When did GTA VI pre-orders become available and how fast did the initial stock sell out?

Pre-orders went live on June 25 with cover art and pricing revealed. The initial batch sold out within one hour.

What are the prices for GTA VI standard and Ultimate Editions?

The standard edition is priced at $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99. UK pricing is £69.99 for the standard edition.

Does the current physical edition of GTA VI include a disc?

Current physical pre-orders contain only a download code with no disc included. A credible leak suggests an on-disc version may release in December.

What new gameplay details were shared from the GTA VI pre-order page?

Details include fishing mechanics, chapter structure, weapon customization, and RDR2-style systems. These were part of an info dump released alongside pre-orders.

What are fans saying about the Ultimate Edition content and pricing?

Community polls show split preferences on editions, with some debate over whether the game justifies $100 pricing. Anger has grown around content locked behind the higher-tier edition.

Pre-orders for GTA VI went live June 25. Cover art revealed, price confirmed at $79.99 ($99.99 Ultimate Edition). Physical edition contains download code only, no disc. Initial batch sold out within 1 hour. UK pricing at £69.99 standard. Sony claims 'play best on PS5' but no performance specs. Community discussing edition choice with polls showing split preferences. Third trailer still absent. A new leak from credible source PPE suggests an on-disc physical release is coming in December, which could shift pre-order decisions. Additional gameplay details from pre-order page info dump: fishing, chapter structure, weapon customization, RDR2-style mechanics.

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Updated Jun 26, 2026