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A viral sensation has hit the gaming world: videos and images purporting to show genuine copies of Rockstar Games' eagerly awaited ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ (GTA 6) being sold in Bangladesh. This excitement ripples through the gaming community nearly a year before the game's scheduled release on May 26, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
The sudden sightings of these so-called game discs have caused widespread skepticism, ridicule, and heated speculation among netizens globally. A specific video, which has gone viral on various social networking sites, shows a local shop in Bangladesh selling discs with bold markings of ‘GTA 6.’ The cover art of the discs reportedly follows the classic Grand Theft Auto look, which added to the confusion.
The news has left gamers confused, particularly given the recent revelation from Rockstar Games that delayed the release of GTA 6 from its original fall 2025 window to May 2026. The delay had already been greeted with dismay from a fan base that was eagerly waiting for the next game in the Grand Theft Auto series, which has been more than a decade since the release of GTA V.
Reactions on the Internet have varied from sarcastic to outright incredulous. Several users have gone to social media to share their disbelief using jokes and memes. Posts like "We got GTA 6 copies selling before GTA 6 release" and "Lol Bangladesh is faster than the speed of light" filled the different platforms.
Some fans have even humorously posted that they have already installed and played an alleged version of the game, alluding to the show's memorable ‘Vice City’ setting, which is strongly rumored to be one of the major locations in GTA 6's new territory, Leonida, a fictional state inspired by Florida.
The genuineness of these discs continues to remain dubious. There's widespread speculation that these must probably be spurious or holding discs taking advantage of the incredible build-up about GTA 6. The idea that retail copies of GTA 6 might be available for sale nearly a year before its scheduled release seems improbable. This is due to the stringent security and release protocols typically employed by major game developers like Rockstar Games.
The event is used to emphasize the rampant enthusiasm for Grand Theft Auto 6, even if it is likely to be insincere. The second trailer of the game, released just last week, has already racked up over 100 million views on YouTube. This massive viewership showcases the intense interest and scrutiny from gamers, who are closely examining every detail, from potential Easter eggs to the game's stunningly realistic graphics.
As for the sighting of these so-called GTA 6 discs in Bangladesh, Rockstar Games has still not made any official announcement. This bizarre twist is another reminder of the unprecedented buzz for the eventual launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, and it has, at the same time, entertained and intrigued the gaming community.
These discs have certainly added another layer of intrigue to the long wait for one of the most highly anticipated games ever, whether they are real or highly sophisticated knockoffs.
