GTA 6 is expected to be released on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The preload (early download) is already possible from Thursday, November 12, 2026.

GTA 6 has been announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at launch.

GTA 6 can be pre-ordered from Softridge as a physical version (code-in-a-box) for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S from 25.06.2026 at 00:01 CET. Click

Yes, there will be a physical version of GTA 6. However, the retail version does not include a game disc. The packaging contains only a download code that can be used to download the game via the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store. A one-time internet connection is required for activation and download. The required storage space is not yet officially known.

The decision to provide the retail version as a download code is made by the publisher. Official reasons for this have not been confirmed.

However, in modern games, factors such as very large amounts of data, production and logistics costs, and the increasing focus on digital distribution often play a role.

Yes, every pre-orderer will receive the Vintage Vice City Pack, which includes the timeless 1955 Vapid Stanier (sedan) and garage on Ocean Beach, decadent outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia, and an iconic gun wrap that reflects the excess of days gone by.

The standard version of the game is identical to the digital version in terms of content. There are no differences in game content between these two editions.

In addition, an Ultimate Edition has been announced, but this is only available digitally and is not available from us.

Pre-orders will receive their physical version with download code on 12.11.2026. From this point on, the preload is possible. However, GTA 6 is only playable from the official release on 19.11.2026 at 00:01.

Yes. An internet connection is required for download and activation. Additionally, a PlayStation or Xbox account is required to redeem the code and download the game.

The PlayStation version code can only be used by users who have a PlayStation® account registered in one of the following countries:

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine.

No. The download code is valid once and can only be assigned to one PlayStation or Xbox account. Once redeemed, it cannot be used again.

Since the retail version contains a digital download code, a return after opening the packaging or redeeming the code is excluded.

No. The download codes are only valid for European or Swiss PlayStation accounts.

If you have a US account, the code cannot be redeemed. In this case, the game must be purchased through the respective regional store.