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False Rumors: European Distributors Deny GTA VI Pre-Order Start
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False Rumors: European Distributors Deny GTA VI Pre-Order Start

TL;DR

  • •GTA VI pre-order rumors debunked
  • •European distributors confirm no pre-order date
  • •GTA VI release expected on November 19, 2026

Why it matters

The article is important for GTA VI fans who were expecting pre-orders to start on May 18, 2026.

Technical Details

Today, May 18, 2026, and it appears that rumors about the start of pre-orders for the highly anticipated open-world crime thriller GTA VI from Rockstar Games have proven to be far from reality.

Context and Background

Recall that on May 14, participants in the Best Buy trade program began receiving notifications about a promotional campaign from May 18 to 21, dedicated to the start of pre-orders for the retail version of GTA VI. Thus, the opening of GTA VI pre-orders was expected on May 18 - users expected that the announcement would be accompanied by a new trailer for the game, but they did not receive either.

Industry Impact

According to Insider Gaming, the next GTA VI showcase is expected not from the upcoming Take-Two Interactive financial report (scheduled for May 21), but in August. It was previously reported that the game's marketing campaign would start in the summer. After two postponements, the release of GTA VI is expected on November 19, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X, and S.