Rockstar Games announced pre-sales for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin June 25th, with the full game release scheduled for November 19th. This marks the eighth main installment in the hugely successful Grand Theft Auto franchise, and the first since 2013’s Grand Theft Auto V, one of the best-selling games ever. The announcement, made via X (formerly Twitter), included the game’s cover art but did not reveal pricing, though analysts predict a base price of $80. GTA VI is set in a Vice City-inspired location and will notably feature a playable female protagonist for the first time. The game has faced past criticism for its depictions of violence and criminal activity, which Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, has consistently refuted. Despite controversy, the Grand Theft Auto series remains a cultural phenomenon, known for its open-world gameplay and immersive, albeit often controversial, experiences.