This new Best Buy 'leak' claims GTA 6 pre-orders begin on May 18 but I wouldn't hold your breath yet

Date:
Fri, 15 May 2026 10:29:04 +0000

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The start of GTA 6's marketing campaign seems imminent, according to a new 'leak' from Best Buy, but it's best to remain sceptical for now.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter An apparent Best Buy affiliate campaign email suggests Grand Theft Auto 6 's pre-order date is set for May 18, 2026 The campaign's duration is set between May 18 and May 21 Take-Two Interactive will have its earnings call on May 21 Rockstar Games' scheduled November 19, 2026, launch date for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 remains in question after multiple delays. However, a new leak suggests that the release date may indeed be locked in.

Best Buy has reportedly leaked the pre-order date for GTA 6 via an affiliate email, first reported by content creator Frogboyx1Gaming . The email shows an affiliate campaign labelled ' GTA 6 Pre Order (Physical Game)' lasting from May 18 to May 21, strongly implying pre-orders will open on May 18. The email has since been corroborated by leaker Tom Henderson and several users online and on Reddit , and with Take-Two Interactive's earnings call set for May 21, the timing does line up. Latest Videos From You may like GTA 6 pre-orders could drop in the coming weeks as marketing ramps up 'we don't spend money
on marketing until we're pretty close to release' GTA 6's marketing campaign is edging closer, as Take-Two CEO gives update 'Get a PlayStation 5 today to be ready for when Grand Theft Auto 6 launches' GTA 6 marketing has seemingly kicked off as Sony urges PS4 users to finally upgrade to the PS5 Another person has received the BestBuy GTA6 Preorder Email with video proof from r/GTA6 (Image credit: Rockstar Games) However, Rockstar has been rather unpredictable in its marketing for its games, particularly amid all the theories about when the next trailer will arrive.

Take-Two Interactive's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, previously stated that marketing for the game would begin in summer 2026 , and it's not summer just yet. There's a decent chance marketing could kick off much earlier (i.e., from May 18), but history tells us that proceedings may not go exactly as fans
predict.

One thing is almost certain: an update on GTA 6 is likely imminent, as the earnings call edges closer, notably, on May 21, when the supposed affiliate campaign from Best Buy ends.

I'd love to eat my words if a third trailer does drop and the doors open for pre-orders, but perhaps it's better to be cautious on excitement levels for now. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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