GTA 6 pre-order date confirmed by Rockstar Games

The creator of Grand Theft Auto, Rockstar Games, has announced that GTA 6 will be available to pre-order next week.

The game will be available for pre-order digitally and from select retailers on June 25.

A glimpse of the official cover art featuring the game's two protagonists, Jason and Lucia, can be seen in a short video posted to Rockstar Games' YouTube channel.

The official cover art has been released. Credit: Rockstar Games

Although the company has not revealed how much the game will cost, there are rumors that it could be as much as $100.

The game will not officially be released until November 19.

In a statement on its website, Rockstar Games said, "Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers.

"Add Grand Theft Auto VI to your wishlist today on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store to get alerted when pre-orders are live."

Fans of the game flocked to social media to share their excitement. One gamer wrote, "Hell yeah, can't wait to pre-order this game next week!"

Another added, "Words can not explain the excitement."