While the gaming world waits for an official third trailer and pre‑orders, a curious development has emerged on the Xbox mobile app. A five‑star review has been posted for GTA 6 – a game that hasn’t even been released yet. The review is obviously not from a legitimate player, but it’s a lighthearted sign of the immense anticipation surrounding Rockstar’s next blockbuster.
What Happened?
A Reddit user, KingToqd, shared a screenshot showing GTA VI listed on the Xbox mobile app with a perfect five‑star rating. The “Install” button was also visible – leading some to briefly wonder if the game had secretly gone live. It hasn’t. Clicking install would do nothing (or more likely, error out). The five‑star rating appears to be a placeholder, a glitch, or a user’s playful prank. In the Reddit thread, several users jokingly took credit: “It’s me, sorry,” wrote one. Another quipped, “John Rockstar.”
The screenshot also sparked confusion about the “Install” option, but there’s no actual download available. It’s simply an artifact of how storefronts sometimes list upcoming titles.
A Good Sign
Despite the lack of official pre‑orders, this minor Xbox store oddity is being taken as a positive signal. It shows that the backend infrastructure for GTA VI is already in place on Microsoft’s marketplace – just waiting for Rockstar to flip the switch. The review, though fake, reflects the eagerness of fans who are ready to give the game top marks before even playing it.
Where Are the Real Pre‑Orders?
Last week, a Best Buy affiliate email suggested pre‑orders would open between May 18 and 21. That window has now passed without action. Some speculate that Rockstar may have delayed its announcement after the leak, while others believe the marketing campaign will still begin before Take‑Two’s earnings call on May 21 (today). As of now, no trailer and no pre‑orders.
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The Bottom Line
A phantom five‑star review on Xbox is not official news, but it’s a harmless, amusing moment in the long wait for Vice City. The game remains scheduled for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Pre‑orders could arrive any day – and when they do, those five stars might turn out to be prophetic.
GTA VI’s story follows Jason and Lucia in a modern‑day Vice City. A PC version is expected later.