GTA 6 Pre-Order Rumor Falls Flat

Rumors that GTA 6 pre-orders would go live today, May 18, have proven false. Last week, reports surfaced that Best Buy may have leaked a pre-order window from May 18-21, possibly tied to a third trailer. However, IGN received no comment from Best Buy, and skepticism grew. A GTA Forums admin confirmed via a verified source at a European distributor that no pre-orders exist, calling it a Best Buy mistake. The fan community, already on edge, reacted with frustration despite no official word from Rockstar. The wait continues for both pre-orders and new game footage. Rockstar parent Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick hinted at a summer marketing push and emphasized the game's value. GTA 6, delayed twice to November 2026, is reportedly $1-1.5 billion in development costs, surpassing typical AAA budgets. Zelnick remains confident in the November 19 release, now six months away.