The GTA 6 hype machine has just shifted into overdrive. GTA 6 pre-orders go live starting on Monday, May 18, 2026, according to a supposed email Best Buy sent out to customers. Reports of the email began to surface online after several users claimed that the US retailer accidentally sent out the promotion early to affiliates. Here’s everything we know right now. VICE
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GTA 6 Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Leaked Pre-Order Start | May 18, 2026 |
| Campaign End Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Edition Type | Physical Game (Boxed Copy) |
| Affiliate Commission | 5% per sale |
| Source | Best Buy Affiliate Email (via Impact platform) |
| GTA 6 Release Date | November 19, 2026 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S |
| Estimated Price | $70–$100 (unconfirmed) |
| Official Confirmation | ❌ Not yet from Rockstar / Take-Two |
What the Leaked Email Actually Says
The leaked email was from the Best Buy Affiliate Team and was about a special offer for “GTA 6 PreOrder (Physical Game)”. This offer, according to the email, will be live from May 18 to 21, 2026.
YouTuber FrogboyX1Gaming further explained on stream that the email is most likely legit since it came from “[email protected]” — the official affiliate management platform that Best Buy uses through Impact, a company that manages partnerships between brands and content creators. Popular YouTuber TGG also confirmed receiving the same email and said he was shocked by it, further solidifying its credibility. SportskeedaInsider Gaming
Is Trailer 3 Coming With It?
The timing of the leak is no coincidence. Pre-orders usually go live alongside new marketing material, so many players are now expecting Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 3 to arrive alongside them. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick did claim at the end of April that GTA 6 marketing will kick off “soon.” PC Guide
It has now been over a year since Rockstar last showed substantial footage of the game, while Trailer 2 has already surpassed 160 million views on YouTube alone. The community’s hunger for new content is at an all-time high — and if May 18 brings both a trailer and pre-orders live simultaneously, it would be one of gaming’s biggest single-day events in years. Insider Gaming
On May 11, eagle-eyed fans also noticed the official Rockstar Games website database had been taken down briefly, sparking speculation that the developer could be readying new information about the game. VICE
What About the Take-Two Earnings Call?
There is also growing discussion around the Take-Two investor call on May 21. If Take-Two launched pre-orders early, they could immediately share record-breaking early sales figures and interest with investors — since GTA 6 is in such high demand, pre-order records could be broken within hours.
Price and Platforms
The official GTA VI site currently confirms that the game is coming on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It includes wishlist links, but does not yet show a price, editions, or pre-order options. Price estimates have ranged from $70 to $100, though the Best Buy communication doesn’t list an MSRP. KeenGamerNotebookcheck
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FAQs
Q: When do GTA 6 pre-orders go live according to the Best Buy leak?
According to a leaked Best Buy affiliate email, GTA 6 physical pre-orders are set to open on May 18, 2026, with the affiliate campaign running through May 21 — though Rockstar Games and Take-Two have not officially confirmed this yet.
Q: How much will GTA 6 cost and is Trailer 3 coming soon?
No official price has been confirmed, though estimates range from $70 to $100. Many fans and insiders believe Trailer 3 will drop around May 18 alongside the pre-order announcement, given Rockstar’s traditional marketing pattern of pairing trailers with pre-order launches.
