Pre-orders Open for Next 'GTA' Game After Decade-Long Wait

After more than a decade of anticipation, pre-orders for "Grand Theft Auto VI" have officially launched in Germany. The release marks the next installment in the globally popular "GTA" franchise, with the game now available for pre-purchase following several postponements.

The action game is slated for release on November 19. The immense interest from potential buyers suggests it is poised to become one of the most successful games in industry history. Players have waited a significant period since the previous title, "Grand Theft Auto V," which was released in 2013 and has since sold over 200 million copies worldwide.

Initially, "GTA VI" will be exclusively available for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. PC gamers will need to wait longer, as a release date for the PC version has not yet been announced. This digital-only release for consoles has drawn some criticism from players who prefer physical media, as even boxed copies will contain only a download code.

Developed with an estimated budget exceeding one billion dollars, "GTA VI" is expected to be the most expensive entertainment product ever created. The game is set in a fictionalized version of Miami, featuring rapid car chases, speedboats, beaches, and wildlife, including crocodiles, as depicted in previously released trailers.