Recently, a flood of Grand Theft Auto VI News, some true and some false, has left eagerly awaiting players completely confused.
These messages either claim to be "insider information" or are seemingly logical rumors, leaving unsuspecting players bewildered time and again. Everyone is wondering: When will the third trailer be released? When will pre-orders begin?
In short, I will break down the various rumors circulating online recently and clarify which are true and which are false.
Fake Pre-orders
Not long ago, a piece of news caused a stir among GTA 6 players worldwide: a well-known American electronics retailer allegedly sent an internal email revealing that GTA 6 pre-orders would open on May 18, 2026.
As is well known, most games open pre-orders before their official release, and players who pre-order usually receive exclusive rewards, such as in-game currency, special items, and special skins.
When a game is first released, all players are short of resources, so everyone is eager to receive these exclusive rewards. The same logic applies to GTA 6. Most players will be eager for GTA 6 Money, and pre-order rewards will probably include some.
Furthermore, most games launch pre-orders shortly before release, during a major promotional period. Therefore, if GTA 6 does indeed launch pre-orders on May 18, 2026, it means the highly anticipated third trailer will be released, and the game might even launch earlier.
This news immediately ignited player anticipation.
Subsequently, well-known gaming media outlets reported that they had confirmed the email's authenticity through two different partners. This means the email did indeed originate from the retailer and was not fake.
However, the authenticity of the email does not equate to the accuracy of its content.
Just as everyone was eagerly awaiting May 18th, things started to look skewed. Several insiders and leakers began to pour cold water on the idea. They argued that game publishers don't suddenly launch pre-orders without warning; there's always a "pre-announcement" process beforehand. In fact, they were right. Ultimately, May 18th passed uneventfully - no official announcements, no pre-orders. It turned out to be a complete blunder, just a marketing ploy.
Uncertain BGM Leaks
Furthermore, rumors about a third trailer kept surfacing. After all, the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 was released back in 2023, the second over a year ago, and there was still no news about a third.
It's extremely unusual for such a famous game to remain silent for such a long time before its official release. Therefore, many players believed that a third trailer would be released soon.
Previously, many players speculated it would be released around mid-May; however, as we all know, May is almost over, and players haven't even seen a glimpse of the third trailer.
At this point, a post on a player forum caught the attention of players. The poster claimed she wasn't a fan of GTA series and worked in the music industry. She posted that she had "accidentally" memorized the background music from the third trailer for GTA 6.
This sounds like a rumor, but the poster is actually a highly reputable user on the forum, indicating she didn't just create a random account. Furthermore, the fact that someone who doesn't care about games would specifically come to a gaming forum to post "I know what the trailer's song is" actually makes it seem like she genuinely "accidentally" found out.
Most importantly, the post was deleted shortly after it was published. This actually increases the credibility of the information, given that GTA 6's publisher is known for its strict secrecy; it's highly likely she leaked real information and was asked to delete the post.
Interestingly, the music she mentioned fits perfectly with the lore of Grand Theft Auto 6, making it seem like the third trailer will indeed use this song as its BGM.
In any case, if the third trailer has indeed chosen its BGM, it means we'll be seeing it soon.
Reliable News
After all the previous speculation, now we come to the most important part - when will we finally get real news? What we can currently trust is news from the parent company of GTA 6's publisher. Specifically, the company's CEO has publicly stated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch a large-scale marketing campaign this summer.
What will this marketing include? It's not just about releasing a trailer. It will likely include television commercials, billboard advertising, in-store displays, and a massive online promotional campaign.
When exactly is this "summer"? Generally, the gaming industry's "summer marketing season" refers to mid-June onwards. This means we're very likely to see the third trailer between June and August.
And according to industry practice, pre-orders will most likely begin during this period as well.
It's worth noting that while GTA 6's publisher's Earnings Call will be held on May 21st, where they might reaffirm November 19th release date or mention some general marketing plans, they are unlikely to release a new trailer directly at the meeting. Therefore, we can lower our expectations in this regard.
This concludes our summary of various news items regarding Grand Theft Auto 6 recently. We hope this helps you distinguish between true and false information and avoid being misled.
It's worth mentioning that while the game may not have large-scale marketing before summer, the publisher may still release a screenshot or two or reveal the start date of pre-orders before then, so we won't be bored.