GTA 6 Pre-Order Date Leak Fuels Trailer Speculation

Best Buy affiliates received an email listing a “GTA 6 Pre-Order (Physical Game)” window from May 18 to May 21, 2026, with a 5 % affiliate commission. YouTuber Frogboyx1Gaming streamed the screenshot; it later appeared on Reddit, ResetEra and GTAForums.

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Rockstar announced in November 2025 that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, after a May 2026 release was delayed. The statement apologized for the delay, promised a “sprawling state of Leonida,” and noted a return to modern-day Vice City.

Best Buy appear to have leaked when GTA 6 pre-orders will start

• Nov 2025 – Rockstar confirms November 19, 2026 launch.

Best Buy appear to have leaked when GTA 6 pre-orders will start

• May 13, 2026 – Best Buy affiliate email allegedly sent; Frogboyx1Gaming streams it.

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• May 21, 2026 – Take-Two earnings call; analysts expect a trailer.

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The email lists a pre-order window of May 18–21, 2026 and a 5 % affiliate commission on the “Online Sale.” A UK rumor puts the standard edition at £69.99. Strauss Zelnick said the price may avoid “super-premium” levels and be “way way way less” than earlier analyst estimates.

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Rockstar’s November 2025 statement apologized for the delay, noted time for polish, and expressed excitement for Leonida and Vice City. Take-Two’s Strauss Zelnick said GTA VI marketing will intensify this summer and the November 2026 launch remains on track; neither Rockstar nor Best Buy has confirmed the May 13 email.

Best Buy appear to have leaked when GTA 6 pre-orders will start

Analysts note the email could be fabricated, citing AI-generated image ease. Vice warned readers to treat the leak with “a major grain of salt.” No retailer or developer verification has been provided, and the timing may reflect an internal placeholder.

GTA 6 pre order date reportedly leaked due to Best Buy slip-up, with physical copies set to be available

Frogboyx1Gaming streamed the email live; TGGonYT posted the same image on X, writing “I’ve received the email. It’s all real.” Reddit users shared screenshots and debated a possible third trailer dropping with the May 18 pre-order launch.

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Rockstar and Best Buy have not confirmed the email, leaving its authenticity uncertain. Sources range from blogs to mainstream outlets, and no independent verification exists. Pricing details beyond the UK £69.99 rumor remain unverified.

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• “We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait,” the studio writes, “but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.” — Rockstar Games statement

Best Buy appear to have leaked when GTA 6 pre-orders will start

• “I've received the email. It's all real. Only question is, was this a mistake? Everything is real, I just can't believe it.” — TGGonYT, X post

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• “The post went on to add: "I understand today a lot of us were unfortunately disappointed, we were hoping for that third trailer just days before the earnings call.” — Reddit user, GTA Forums

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Analysts expect Take-Two’s May 21 earnings call to address the pre-order timeline and possibly reveal a new trailer. If the Best Buy email proves genuine, pre-orders could start on May 18, with further marketing slated for June and July.

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