After years of intense anticipation and endless rumors, Rockstar Games is finally opening pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI starting June 25 at midnight. The game is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 19, 2026, for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In the UAE, fans can secure their copies digitally via the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store, with physical discs expected to arrive at major local retailers like Virgin Megastore, Jumbo, and Amazon UAE. To ensure you’re ready for the massive download, Rockstar has confirmed a pre-load date of November 12, allowing players an entire week to get the files ready for launch day.

The game is launching with two distinct options: a standard edition priced at roughly Dh295 and an Ultimate Edition for about Dh370. The Ultimate version comes loaded with exclusive in-game perks, including the '95 Grotti Cheetah, a Shitzu Squalo boat, and various custom missions and gear for protagonists Jason and Lucia. Regardless of which version you choose, anyone who pre-orders ahead of the release will unlock the "Vintage Vice City Pack," featuring special outfits, a 1955 Vapid Stanier, and a unique weapon skin. With Sony also highlighting specific technical enhancements like DualSense haptic feedback and 3D audio, the hype for the return to Vice City is reaching a fever pitch.