Rockstar Games announced pre-sales for Grand Theft Auto VI will begin June 25th, with the game officially launching November 19th after previous delays. This marks the eighth major installment in the highly successful Grand Theft Auto franchise, succeeding the critically and commercially acclaimed GTA V, released in 2013. 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 continues the franchise’s tradition of open-world criminal roleplaying, sparking ongoing debate regarding its depiction of violence and illegal activities. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, defends the game against accusations of glorifying harmful behavior.