GTA 6 Pre-Order Date Leaked: Best Buy Email Says May 18

Leaked email from Best Buy reveals a potential pre-order date for GTA 6.

The highly anticipated GTA 6 pre-order date may have finally been revealed. A leaked promotional email from major electronics retailer Best Buy suggests that early sales for the game could begin as early as next Monday, 18 May.

The Best Buy Internal Leak
The information stems from an email sent to Best Buy’s affiliate partners. The affiliate program pays online content creators a commission for driving product sales.

According to the leaked document, Best Buy is preparing a new marketing campaign specifically for Grand Theft Auto 6. The retailer is offering creators a 5% commission for promoting physical copies of the game. Most importantly, the internal document states that the promotional window will run from 18 May to 21 May.

Documented Evidence
The gaming community quickly intercepted the email, and it has since circulated across major social media platforms.

The popular gaming news account @GTA6Alerts shared the leaked documentation online, adding credibility to the rumors. The post quickly went viral, drawing thousands of reactions from fans waiting for official news.

You can view the leaked evidence here: 

GTA 6 pre-order is now confirmed for May 18, 2026. 🔥

Multiple people on the internet are claiming that they received an affiliate email from Best Buy regarding GTA 6 pre-order campaign. pic.twitter.com/BwdYkonFEK

— Grand Theft Auto 6 Alerts (@GTA6Alerts) May 14, 2026

What This Means for Fans
In the video game industry, a major pre-order launch is almost always paired with new promotional material. Publishers rarely ask customers to buy a game without showing them something new.

If the 18 May GTA 6 pre-order date is accurate, industry experts believe Rockstar Games will release new content before Monday. Fans should be on the lookout for:

• The official retail box art.
• A new batch of high-quality screenshots.
• A brand new cinematic trailer.

Looking Ahead
At the time of reporting, neither Rockstar Games nor Best Buy has officially confirmed the leaked campaign. As with all early reports, this information should be treated as a rumor until the publisher makes an official announcement. However, with May 18 only a few days away, the public will soon know if this leak is real.