Rockstar revealed the GTA VI cover art on 18 June 2026 in the video announcing that pre-orders begin on 25 June. The Newswire post is two short paragraphs: pre-orders start on digital storefronts and select retailers, and the official cover art is in the video and downloadable from the GTA VI site. It does not describe the artwork. We could not check the image against a primary description, so this page no longer lists hidden details.
What is published
| Item | Status | What is published | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover art reveal | Confirmed (18 Jun 2026) | Shown in the video in Rockstar's Newswire post; also downloadable as artwork from the GTA VI site. | Rockstar Newswire, 18 Jun 2026 |
| Pre-order start | Confirmed (18 Jun 2026) | 25 June on digital storefronts and select retailers; wishlist on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store. | Rockstar Newswire, 18 Jun 2026 |
| Release date and platforms | Confirmed (24 Jun 2026) | 19 November, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. | Rockstar Newswire, 24 Jun 2026 |
| Artist or art description | Not announced | The post names no artist and gives no description of the artwork. | Rockstar Newswire, 18 Jun 2026 |
| Character line about Lucia | Not verified | The old page quoted a character description said to accompany the cover art. It is not in the Newswire post, so it is not repeated. | - |
Claims we could not verify
The earlier version described a helicopter model and its history, motorcycle and police-car panels, wildlife, outfits and a 408-day count. We could not check any of that against Rockstar's text, so it is removed. You can look at the artwork on the GTA VI site and judge the details yourself; Rockstar's own character text is on its Only in Leonida page.
Related: pre-order editions and pricing, Jason and Lucia backstory and the marketing campaign timeline.
Sources: Rockstar Newswire, pre-orders begin 25 June (18 Jun 2026), Rockstar Newswire, Pre-Order on June 25 (24 Jun 2026), Rockstar GTA VI site, Rockstar, Only in Leonida. Researched from official pages; read in full and checked 28 September 2026. The artwork image itself was not analysed.