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A leaked Best Buy affiliate email suggests GTA 6 preorders could open on May 18, 2026 — today. Multiple signals point to a major announcement being imminent.
What’s Happening on May 18?
Gaming fans woke up today to an exciting rumor: GTA 6 preorders may officially open on May 18, 2026. The leak stems from an internal affiliate email sent by Best Buy to its partner network, hinting that preorder listings could go live today.
Why May 18 Makes Sense — The Evidence
- It’s a Monday — Rockstar and Take-Two have a documented history of making major announcements on Mondays
- GTA V preorders started on a Monday — November 5, 2012 was when GTA V preorders went live
- Red Dead Redemption 2 — Preorder details were revealed on Monday, June 4, 2018
- Best Buy affiliate email — An official email to Best Buy’s affiliate network indicates May 18 as a key date
- No denial from Best Buy — Best Buy has not released any statement denying the email
- Take-Two earnings call Thursday — Take-Two Interactive’s earnings call is May 21 — announcements typically precede earnings calls
GTA 6 preorder Price — What to Expect
| Country | Standard Price | Deluxe Price |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | $79.99 USD | $99.99 USD |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $124.95 AUD | $154.95 AUD |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $109.99 CAD | $134.99 CAD |
| 🇬🇧 UK | £69.99 GBP | £84.99 GBP |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $134.95 NZD | $164.95 NZD |
Take-Two Earnings Call — May 21
Take-Two Interactive has a scheduled earnings call on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Publishers routinely announce major commercial milestones before speaking to investors. If preorders open today, Take-Two will present initial preorder data on the May 21 call.
Where to Watch for Official Announcement
- Rockstar Games Twitter/X: @RockstarGames
- rockstargames.com
- PlayStation Store and Xbox Store
- Best Buy gaming section
GTA 6 release date
GTA 6 is confirmed for November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Not officially confirmed by Rockstar yet. The May 18 date comes from a Best Buy affiliate email leak that has not been denied. Multiple historical patterns support today as a likely announcement day.
If preorders open today, expect listings on PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Best Buy, Amazon and GameStop. We will update this page the moment preorders go live.