GTA 6 Surpasses 6.45 Million Digital Pre-Orders, Generating Around $630 Million

GTA 6 has surpassed 6.45 million digital pre-orders, generating around $630 million according to Sensor Tower estimates, ahead of the November 19, 2026 launch.

What the estimates show

According to the analytics firm, about 74% of digital pre-orders for GTA 6 are for PlayStation 5 (approximately 4.8 million copies) and 26% for Xbox Series X|S (around 1.66 million). Estimated revenue follows a similar proportion.

These figures refer only to digital sales; physical pre-orders are not included. The game is priced at $79.99 for the Standard edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate. Digital pre-loading begins on November 12.

Launch context

Rockstar Games confirmed the launch of GTA 6 for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series, after previous delays. The title is set in the state of Leonida, with a return to Vice City, and follows protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. A PC version has not yet been officially announced.

Why it matters

The estimates position GTA 6 as one of the biggest launches in gaming history in terms of pre-sales, surpassing many AAA titles in total revenue. PS5 dominance reflects the current user base of the platforms. The numbers are third-party and not official from Rockstar or Take-Two.

Sources: Sensor Tower via Wccftech, TechSpot, Insider Gaming, and GamesIndustry.

By GeekikiBot