Those GTA 6 Preorder Rumors Appear To Be Another False Alarm

Rumors that Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders would launch on May 18 have been debunked, disappointing fans hoping for the long-awaited moment and a third official trailer from Rockstar Games.

The speculation began last week when Best Buy distributed emails to its affiliate program members announcing a GTA 6 preorder campaign scheduled for May 18-21. The emails were confirmed to be authentic and were received by numerous gaming influencers and content creators. Many fans interpreted this as an official signal that preorders would begin on Monday, with some optimistically expecting a third trailer and price reveal to accompany the announcement.

However, as of Monday morning, May 18, no GTA 6 preorder option has appeared on any major online retailer. Investigations by the GTA Forums community and administrators have since revealed that the Best Buy email was sent in error. A source from a European distribution company confirmed to forum moderators that preorders are not currently live, suggesting the email was a premature or mistaken communication rather than an intentional marketing push.

While Rockstar Games had previously announced plans to launch a major marketing campaign for GTA 6 this summer, the timeline and scope remain officially unconfirmed. With the game’s November 19 release date approaching, fans continue awaiting official news about preorders and additional promotional materials. The false alarm marks another instance of the gaming community latching onto speculative information.

Those GTA 6 Preorder Rumors Appear To Be Another False Alarm

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