Take-Two Interactive is officially kicking off its promised summer marketing blitz for Grand Theft Auto VI. The publisher announced that pre-orders for the monumentally anticipated blockbuster will officially open on June 25, signalling the start of the final countdown toward its fall debut.
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While a new gameplay trailer has yet to materialize, Rockstar Games satiated eager fans by unveiling the game’s official cover art. True to the franchise’s signature heritage, the design features a collage of stylized panels depicting the eclectic characters, weapons, high-end vehicles, and local wildlife that will populate this new iteration of Vice City. Given the promotional timing, industry expectations suggest a brand-new trailer could drop in tandem with the pre-order launch next week.
For fans worried about another potential setback, the pre-order rollout offers substantial reassurance that Rockstar is sticking to its scheduled November 19 launch date. Historically, the developer has announced its major delays at least six months ahead of projected timelines. Because the calendar has safely crossed into that critical five-month window without a hitch, all signs point to the game successfully hitting shelves on schedule.
When Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, it will be available next-gen exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
