Grand Theft Auto 6 is reportedly set to be available for pre-order on May 18, 2026, according to an email from Best Buy that leaked the date. The message was sent to users with Impact accounts who have signed up for affiliate orders from Best Buy, and like everything related to GTA 6, word about it spread quickly.
This email campaign was sent exclusively to affiliates, announcing that GTA 6 pre-orders will open this Monday, May 18, five months ahead of the official release on November 19. If pre-orders go live in the next few days, it could help alleviate fears of further delays for the highly anticipated game, and also finally confirm the pricing.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Order Date Leaked, Possible Trailer 3?
Following this leaked pre-order date, speculation is growing that GTA 6’s Trailer 3 might be right around the corner. With the recent crumbs Rockstar has been feeding fans, including Strauss Zelnick’s comments about the game’s massive production costs and being “terrified” of the pressure of fan expectations, the wait has only become more tense. Not to mention, Zelnick also added that the game’s marketing would be in full swing very soon. After all, it has been a year since Trailer 2, which now has over 160 million views on YouTube. Fans, journalists, and gamers are all quite eager for another look at what is the most expensive game ever made.
It would be best to take this promotional email with a grain of salt, as nothing has been confirmed yet. Sometimes companies have placeholder dates in the near future for products that don’t have an official preorder date, so this could easily be a technical hitch. We’ll have to wait only a few days to find out whether this leaked pre-order date is true or not. For the latest updates on GTA 6, stay tuned to RetroNoob!
