GTA 6 pre-orders may begin next week following leaked Best Buy email

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The hype for Grand Theft Auto VI has reached a fever pitch following reports that major retailer Best Buy accidentally leaked the game’s pre-order date. According to internal affiliate emails, fans may be able to reserve their copies as early as Monday, May 18, 2026.

The news first surfaced through content creators and affiliates who shared screenshots of a promotional campaign from Best Buy. The email outlines a “GTA 6 Pre-Order (Physical Game)” window running from May 18 to May 21, offering affiliates a 5% commission on successful referrals.

Why May 18 is a critical date

While Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed these dates, the timing is highly strategic for several reasons:

• Trailer 3 Speculation: Industry tradition dictates that a major pre-order announcement is almost always accompanied by new footage. This has led to widespread rumors that Trailer 3 could drop this weekend or early Monday morning.
• The Take-Two Earnings Call: Publisher Take-Two Interactive is scheduled to report its fiscal year 2026 results on Thursday, May 21. Launching pre-orders just days before the call would allow CEO Strauss Zelnick to share record-breaking early sales figures with investors, potentially acting as a massive catalyst for the company’s stock.
• Release Date Confirmation: Rockstar recently “locked in” a launch date of November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Opening pre-orders five months in advance aligns perfectly with the standard marketing timeline for a project of this scale.

Solving the price mystery

If pre-orders do go live on May 18, it will finally settle the ongoing debate regarding the game’s standard retail price.

• Rumored Range: While some UK retail leaks suggest a price of £69.99, other rumors and placeholder listings have fluctuated between $70 and $100.
• Financial Strategy: Analysts believe that even at a “premium” price point, GTA 6 will sell millions of units on day one, single-handedly driving hardware sales for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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