A leaked Best Buy email suggests that Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders will open on May 18, 2026. The email, sent to affiliate partners, included a promotional window from May 18 to May 21, 2026, for the physical edition of the game. Multiple affiliate partners shared screenshots online, and reports confirmed the email was genuine.
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The leak caused Take-Two Interactive's stock to jump between 5% and 10% in a single day, adding about $2 billion to the company's market value. The stock price climbed from the $216-$230 range to over $240 per share. The game remains on track for a November 19, 2026, launch.
Pre-orders are now expected to begin on May 18, 2026. The game is on track for a November 19, 2026, launch.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on the high expectations for the game, saying, "Being on the sidelines but pretty close to the front of the sidelines is very, very exciting. And terrifying. Because the expectations are so high." The publisher's Q4 2026 earnings call is scheduled for May 21, 2026, which may provide more details.
Rockstar and Take-Two have yet to confirm the pre-order date or issue a public statement regarding the Best Buy email. The pre-order window and launch date remain unconfirmed by the companies.
Source: NotebookCheck
