Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders go live at one retailer, sells out instantly

GTA 6 pre-orders are live in Italy, but the timing and availability have raised many questions as to whether it's a genuine early leak, or simply an opportunistic retailer looking to take advantage of hype surrounding the latest GTA rumor.

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Recently, rumors began flying that Rockstar was preparing to open pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6, and since the developer and the publisher, Take-Two Interactive have not dismissed the rumors, hype began to build. Now, Italian retailer ShowGame is listing GTA 6 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X at €69.99, the same price as what would be considered a typical AAA game. However, the ShowGame listing states GTA 6 pre-orders are currently sold out.

The listing, first spotted by a Reddit user, shows the game as available for pre-order, with shipping options limited to Italy, another red flag in my book. The price aligns with early rumors and speculation, but the sudden appearance of a pre-order page amid some of the hottest pre-orders rumors for GTA 6, and that pre-order page only being locked to Italy, causes intense speculation.

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The leak, if that's what it is, adds fuel to the fire of ongoing speculation around GTA VI's release window and pricing strategy. While Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has already dismissed rumors of a $100 price tag, the €69.90 figure reported by ShowGame suggests a standard retail price that could align with the industry norm for AAA titles.

However, given Rockstar's usual secrecy, nothing is confirmed until we hear it directly from the horse's mouth - Rockstar themselves, or parent company, Take-Two Interactive.