GTA 6 PS5 Pre-Orders Sell Out Within Hours at Italian Retailer Ahead of Official Rockstar Announcement
Grand Theft Auto 6 hype appears to be reaching another level, even before Rockstar Games has officially opened pre-orders or released a new trailer. An Italian retailer, Showgame, briefly listed GTA 6 pre-orders for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and the PS5 version reportedly sold out within hours.
The listing went live at €69.90 for both console versions, a price that immediately caught attention. Many players expected GTA 6 to land closer to €79.99, which has become common for major current-generation console releases. Instead, Showgame’s price appeared more competitive, likely helping drive quick demand.
The listing also showed a November 19, 2026 delivery date, matching the broader launch timing that Take-Two has recently maintained. However, Rockstar has not made any fresh public announcement, and there has still been no third trailer or official pre-order campaign.
That makes the sudden sellout even more notable. The PS5 edition is now marked as unavailable on the retailer’s page, with a notification option replacing the purchase button. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series X version reportedly remained available with limited stock at the time the listing was spotted.
The quick disappearance of PS5 stock is not especially surprising given the strong PlayStation user base for big multiplatform games. Grand Theft Auto has historically performed extremely well on PlayStation consoles, and GTA 6 is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time.
What stands out most is that this happened without Rockstar’s marketing machine behind it. The listing appeared on a regional European retailer, yet fans still moved quickly. That suggests demand for GTA 6 is already enormous, driven by months of speculation, retailer leaks, database sightings, and investor excitement around Take-Two.
Major platforms and retailers have not yet widely opened official GTA 6 pre-orders, including major digital storefronts and large international chains. Because of that, Showgame’s listing may have gone live earlier than intended. Still, it offers a glimpse at how intense demand could become once Rockstar formally begins the pre-order rollout.
All eyes are now on Take-Two’s upcoming earnings call on May 21. Many fans expect the company to provide more clarity around GTA 6’s release plans, pricing, or marketing timeline. Whether official pre-orders begin soon or not, one thing already seems clear: when Rockstar finally makes its next move, GTA 6 is likely to dominate gaming headlines instantly.
