The GTA 6 pre-order record has been officially confirmed: Grand Theft Auto VI has become the most pre-ordered game in the history of both the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store.
What happened?
Sony announced that the Rockstar Games title is the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history, highlighting unprecedented demand. Microsoft made a similar announcement for the Microsoft Store. The game launches on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Preloading has been available since November 10, and both platforms recommend players download the game early to avoid launch-day issues.
Numbers and context of the GTA 6 pre-order record
Analytics firm Sensor Tower estimates around 9.69 million digital console pre-orders, generating approximately $942 million in revenue. These figures surpass the previous record held by Cyberpunk 2077. PlayStation accounts for the majority, roughly 75% of pre-orders. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that pre-orders are far exceeding the company’s initial expectations. The game will also be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One. This marks a major milestone in the games industry, showing the huge public interest in the new Grand Theft Auto title.
Why this matters
The GTA 6 pre-order record reinforces Rockstar and Take-Two’s position in the market and indicates that the launch should be one of the biggest in games history. Players should prepare storage space, as the download can reach around 212 GB.
Sources: Sony and Microsoft announcements, GamesIndustry.biz, Sensor Tower (estimates), Take-Two statements, Rockstar Games.
By Grok
