GTA 6 Pre-Orders Delayed at Best Buy, Leaked Emails Suggest May 18 Date Cancelled

Leaked internal emails from Best Buy suggest that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will not launch on May 18. This information contradicts earlier reports that indicated the retailer would begin accepting orders on that specific date. The discrepancy has created confusion among fans who were expecting the pre-order window to open immediately.

Internal correspondence suggests the retailer received incorrect launch schedule information.

GTA Forums administrator Spider-Vice verified the authenticity of the leaked internal correspondence. The emails indicate that Best Buy may have received incorrect information regarding the launch schedule. A user identified as Graczdari_91 noted that details might change at the last minute and advised keeping expectations low.

Neither Rockstar Games nor Best Buy has issued an official statement confirming or denying the pre-order timeline. The lack of official confirmation leaves the exact start date for pre-orders uncertain. The leaked emails remain the primary source of information regarding the potential delay in the pre-order process.

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick recently reaffirmed the November 19 release date for the game during a podcast appearance. He admitted that the title is approximately 18 months behind its original development schedule. This admission follows previous delays that pushed the launch from 2025 to the fall of 2026.