Take-Two's Rockstar Games says 'GTA VI' pre-orders to begin on June 25

The game is expected to be world’s biggest video game launch, generating billions in sales within days of release

Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc is seen for sale in a store in Manhattan, New York City, US, Feb 7, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

Take-Two Interactive's highly awaited "Grand Theft Auto VI" will become available to pre-order on ​Jun 25, the game's developers said ‌on Thursday, likely sealing its Nov 19 launch after multiple delays.

"GTA VI" is expected to be the world's ​largest videogame launch, bringing in billions ​of dollars in sales within days of ⁠release due to the franchise's heft ​and strong track record of its creator Rockstar Games.

Here ​are some more details:

• Shares of Take-Two rose around 4 percent in morning trading.

• With pre-orders beginning next week, gamers ​will be at ease after having waited ​for over 13 years and experienced leaks and two ‌delays ⁠for the next instalment in the best-selling franchise.

• Expectations for "GTA VI" are extremely high, largely due to the blowout success of its ​predecessor, "GTA V", ​which is ⁠one of the best-selling games of all time with nearly ​230 million units sold.

• The "GTA" series is ​a ⁠sandbox game, giving players freedom to explore the environments, buy weapons, and flashy clothing and ⁠vehicles.

• Take-Two ​previously said launch marketing ​for "GTA VI" is expected to begin this summer.