Update 4 April 2026
Sony and Microsoft Process Mass Pre-Order Refunds
First-party storefronts automatically refund November pre-orders following the delay to 2027.
Both the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store have begun automatically processing refunds for GTA VI pre-orders following the delay. Pre-orders remain open for the new May 2027 window. Retail pre-orders with third-party outlets are being handled case-by-case.
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