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GTA 6 Preorders Poised to Start May 18 After Verified Best Buy Affiliate Leak

A verified retailer email points to a short promo window that likely tees up a preorder kickoff ahead of Take-Two’s May 21 earnings call.

Overview

  • Best Buy affiliate emails indicated that GTA 6 preorders begin Monday, May 18, within a May 18–21 promotional window for partners.
  • Insider Gaming verified the emails with multiple recipients, yet Rockstar Games and Take-Two have not announced preorder timing, prices, or editions.
  • Analysts read May 21 as the end of a 5% affiliate commission offer rather than the end of preorders, which are expected to continue through launch and align with Take-Two’s May 21 earnings call.
  • Separate social leaks claim six editions, price tiers around $60–$80, and possible early access, but those details remain unconfirmed.
  • Investor interest jumped after the leak, with Take-Two shares up about 5%, as the company targets a November 19, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.