Fans have become more excited about the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 after reports have surfaced that the video game might start taking pre-orders on May 18, 2026. The news rapidly gained traction after an alleged leak was reported, which said that retail giant Best Buy accidentally sent out promotional emails for GTA 6 pre-orders.
While Rockstar Games did not confirm the report, many people think that the leak might actually be true.
GTA 6 Pre-Order to Start Soon: Latest Leak Sparks Fan Speculation
As per the online rumors, Best Buy accidentally sent promotional emails about GTA 6 pre-orders. The emails were subsequently forwarded to various online platforms, generating interest and speculation about Rockstar Games’ plans.
Large retailers often receive early marketing information from publishers before major game launches. Because of this, many players think the reported leak may have revealed Rockstar’s planned timeline earlier than expected.
So far, neither Rockstar Games nor Best Buy has publicly responded to the rumors.
Fans Expect GTA 6 Trailer 3 Soon
The speculated pre-order window is also adding anticipation for GTA 6 Trailer 3. Fans think that Rockstar might launch the next trailer at the same time so that they can hype up the game before its upcoming release.
Gamers have become very interested in seeing new gameplay videos since Rockstar was silent after releasing their previous trailer and announcing the game’s delay.
Online forums are already speculating about the potential story elements, gameplay mechanics, map size, and characters that might be featured in the next trailer.
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Rockstar’s Marketing Campaign May Soon Begin
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar, had earlier revealed that the GTA 6 marketing efforts would escalate during summer 2026. This makes the reported May timeline for the pre-orders plausible.
If this leak holds true, then the next few weeks will be the beginning of Rockstar’s full-fledged marketing strategy for what could arguably be considered the most hyped video game ever.
