GTA 6 UK Price and Pre-Order Time: What's Confirmed (and What's Not)
If you’re in the UK and wondering what GTA 6 will cost and when you can pre-order, here’s the honest state of play: pre-orders open at midnight BST on Thursday, June 25, and Rockstar has confirmed the US prices ($79.99 Standard, $99.99 Ultimate) — but the official UK pound price hasn’t been published yet. It’s expected to land the moment pre-orders go live. Best current estimates put the Standard Edition somewhere between £69.99 and £79.99. Here’s everything that’s actually confirmed, and what to watch for.
When do GTA 6 pre-orders start in the UK?
Rockstar has confirmed that pre-orders begin at midnight local time on Thursday, June 25, 2026 — so midnight BST for UK players. There’s one practical wrinkle worth knowing: PlayStation and Xbox digital storefronts have historically updated on US Pacific timing rather than precisely at local midnight, so the pre-order may actually appear later in the day for UK users. If it’s not live at 12:01am, that’s likely why — keep checking through the morning.
You can already add GTA 6 to your wishlist on the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store to be notified the moment it goes live. The game itself releases on November 19, 2026, for PS5 (including PS5 Pro) and Xbox Series X|S.
How much will GTA 6 cost in the UK?
This is the honest part: Rockstar has not yet confirmed the official UK price in pounds. It has confirmed the US figures — $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition — and the pound prices are expected to be published when pre-orders open on June 25.
Based on how pricing usually works, here’s the realistic range:
| Edition | US (confirmed) | UK (estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $79.99 | £69.99 – £79.99 |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | roughly £20 more than Standard |
The uncertainty comes from two competing expectations. PlayStation and Xbox often price games “like-for-like,” matching the dollar number with the same pound number regardless of exchange rate — which would put the Standard Edition at £79.99. Others expect a slightly lower £69.99 to £74.99, in line with the typical AAA price in the UK. Until Rockstar publishes the figure on June 25, treat any specific number as an estimate, not a fact.
Where can you pre-order GTA 6 in the UK?
Pre-orders will be available through the official digital storefronts — the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store and Rockstar Store — plus major retailers including Amazon UK, GAME, Currys, Argos, Smyths and John Lewis. The official storefronts tend to offer the steadiest pricing.
One important caution: be wary of third-party “cheap key” reseller sites listing oddly specific prices before the official reveal. Those figures are placeholders, not confirmed Rockstar pricing, and grey-market key sellers carry real risks. Stick to official stores and well-known retailers, and don’t trust any “discounted” GTA 6 pre-order that looks too good to be true.
What do you get for pre-ordering GTA 6?
Every pre-order, of either edition, includes the Vintage Vice City Pack — a set of 1980s-themed in-game items — as long as you pre-order (or buy) before November 20. Digital pre-orders also get a free month of GTA+, Rockstar’s subscription service. The Ultimate Edition adds an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel and story-threaded content that unlocks gradually through the campaign.
One more heads-up for UK buyers eyeing a physical copy: there’s no disc at launch. The box contains a download code, so even a boxed copy means downloading the game.
The bottom line
For UK players, the GTA 6 timeline is simple even if the price isn’t final: pre-orders open at midnight BST on June 25 (possibly appearing later in the day on the consoles’ digital stores), and the official pound price drops at the same time. Expect the Standard Edition somewhere around £69.99 to £79.99, stick to official stores, and remember the Vintage Vice City Pack is free with any pre-order before November 20. There’s no rush to commit on day one — but if you want it locked in, now you know exactly what to watch for.
For the full rundown of editions and bonuses, see our complete GTA 6 pre-order guide.
Pricing and timing reflect information confirmed as of late June 2026; the official UK price had not been published at the time of writing and will be confirmed when pre-orders open on June 25. Always check official storefronts for final prices.