GTA 6 preorders foretold by a Best Buy leak have not come to pass
Best Buy's recent emails hinted at a May 18 start for Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders, but no preorder option has appeared. The anticipated preorder announcement has not materialized, leading to disappointment among fans. Expectations remain that Rockstar may reveal preorders soon, possibly ahead of the Summer Game Fest on June 5.
- ▪Best Buy sent emails suggesting that GTA 6 preorders would begin on May 18.
- ▪As of May 18, no preorder button or new trailer for GTA 6 has been released.
- ▪Fans on the GTA 6 subreddit are expressing their disappointment over the lack of announcements.
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Games Action Grand Theft Auto Grand Theft Auto 6 GTA 6 preorders foretold by a Best Buy leak have not come to pass News By Tyler Wilde published 18 May 2026 Was it a false prophecy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Rockstar Games) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Last week, Best Buy sent emails to affiliates that teased a May 18 kick-off for Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders.
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