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New ‘GTA 6’ Preorder Date Leak Finally Appears To Be The Real One
The alleged Best Buy email suggests physical pre-orders could open as Rockstar marketing ramps up, but the retailer has not verified the leak.
- Best Buy allegedly sent emails to affiliates indicating Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders will begin on Monday, May 18, 2026, including physical editions of the game.
- Rockstar Games officially announced a November 19, 2026 release date last month, fueling recent speculation that marketing efforts would ramp up this month.
- YouTuber Frogboyx1Gaming first reported the email, with multiple affiliates claiming they received similar messages mentioning a 5% commission for sharing pre-order links.
- The timing coincides with Take-Two Interactive's earnings call on May 21, where observers speculate Rockstar Games may broadcast pre-order volume records.
- Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick recently suggested the game might avoid "super-premium" pricing, though industry expectations aim to surpass records set by Cyberpunk 2077 and GTA 5.
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Is it finally time? According to leaks, GTA 6 preorders are about to go live. The long-awaited open-world sequel to beloved GTA 5 is almost here, set to release on November 19. But soon, according to leaks, you can preorder the highly anticipated title. According to a post on X by Cheap A– Games, emails are being sent to Best Buy affiliate partners. The reputable source is known for providing video game-related deals and news. GTA 6 Pre-Orders S…
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