GTA 6 Targets Nov. 19 Launch as May 18 Pre-Orders Reportedly Open

4 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · May 14

Best Buy affiliate emails point to GTA 6 pre-orders starting May 18, a move that would signal Rockstar is sticking to the game’s Nov. 19 release after two delays.
The leaked campaign reportedly runs May 18-21 for physical editions, and multiple recipients said the emails were authentic, though Rockstar had not verified the report.
GTA 6 was first slated for autumn 2025, then pushed to May 26, 2026 before slipping again to its current Nov. 19 date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Sony’s marketing tie-up with Take-Two and its push for PS4 users to upgrade to PS5 add to signs that a broader GTA 6 promotion cycle is beginning.
The launch carries unusual weight for Take-Two: development has reportedly cost $1 billion to $1.5 billion, while pricing and labor scrutiny around Rockstar remain unresolved.

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