GTA 6 pre-orders may begin next week: Expected start date and other details

GTA 6 preorders are expected to go live next week. A leaked email suggests players could begin reserving the game starting May 18. According to a report by Insider Gaming, Best Buy allegedly sent an email to affiliates that references pre-orders for GTA 6 ahead of the game’s scheduled November 19 release date.

The publication noted that it is still verifying the authenticity of the email, though screenshots and videos of the message have been widely shared online. If the reported May 18 pre-order date proves accurate, it could ease concerns among fans about another possible delay for the game.

GTA 6 preorder rumours triggers speculation for third trailer

The reported pre-order timing has also sparked speculation that Rockstar Games could soon release a third GTA 6 trailer. Many fans online believe a new trailer could end with an official pre-order announcement, especially as Rockstar has not released substantial new gameplay footage in more than a year.

The anticipation surrounding GTA 6 has continued to build since the release of Trailer 2, which has already crossed 160 million views on YouTube. With limited official updates in recent months, fans have been closely watching for signs of new marketing activity from Rockstar.

At the moment, neither Rockstar Games nor publisher Take-Two Interactive has officially confirmed the pre-order date. However, the timing aligns with the game’s current November 19 launch window, placing pre-orders roughly five months ahead of release.

GTA 6 is expected to launch on current-generation consoles first, set in a modern version of Vice City and featuring dual protagonists. The title remains one of the most anticipated upcoming releases in the gaming industry.

Until Rockstar officially confirms the details, the May 18 pre-order information should be treated as unverified. Still, the leak has renewed speculation that new GTA 6 announcements could arrive in the coming days.