Pre-order Start Date
Availability on PlayStation Store, Xbox, and Retailers.
Intel Status
PROBABLE
Based on Rockstar's historical marketing cycles.
Rockstar Games typically opens pre-orders 3 to 6 months before launch. With a confirmed release date of November 19, 2026, the pre-order window is expected to open in Summer 2026.
Where to buy?
Digital
Console Stores
Pre-loading will likely begin 1 week prior on PlayStation Store
and Xbox Marketplace.
Physical
Retailers
Major retailers like GameStop, Amazon, and Best Buy
will offer exclusive physical bonuses (posters/keychains).
Pre-order Bonuses
Standard pre-order incentives usually include a starting cash boost for GTA Online(likely $500,000 - $1,000,000) and an exclusive weapon or vehicle skin for Story Mode.