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GTA VI Pre-Orders Open May 18, Launch November 19

5/17/2026

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Rockstar Pre-Orders

Best Buy affiliate emails reveal Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders start May 18, 2026.
The pre-order window runs May 18-21, 2026, coinciding with Take-Two Interactive’s FY2025 earnings call on May 21.
Rockstar Games lists a November 19, 2026 launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Analysts said the six-month pre-order period fits a typical retail cycle after Take-Two Interactive’s stock rose.
Some insiders expect full marketing, including a third trailer, to start in July or August 2026.

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DetectiveSeeds Leaks

DetectiveSeeds obtained confidential details on six GTA 6 editions, three digital and three physical.
The editions cost between $60 and $80 USD, a range the source confirmed.
A premium tier reportedly offers early access, letting buyers play before the official release.
Leak notes a PC version could launch in February and that Rockstar remains silent on China’s BilliBilli platform.

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Rockstar Pre-Orders

Best Buy affiliate emails reveal Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders start May 18, 2026.
The pre-order window runs May 18-21, 2026, coinciding with Take-Two Interactive’s FY2025 earnings call on May 21.
Rockstar Games lists a November 19, 2026 launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Analysts said the six-month pre-order period fits a typical retail cycle after Take-Two Interactive’s stock rose.
Some insiders expect full marketing, including a third trailer, to start in July or August 2026.

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