Rockstar Games is already making history with its upcoming title Grand Theft Auto 6. Even before hitting the shelves, it has turned into the most pre-ordered release ever on both the PlayStation Store and Microsoft digital platforms.
According to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the blockbuster title has gathered roughly 9.69 million pre-orders globally. This has produced an estimated US$942 million in revenue, up sharply from the prior week's eight million pre-orders and US$751 million in revenue.
PlayStation takes the lead
PlayStation is driving the bulk of the craze, accounting for around 75% of all orders, while Xbox platforms secure the other 25%. Sony and Microsoft have both officially acknowledged the historic wave of demand.
To prevent heavy traffic from slowing things down on release day, pre-loading kicked off on November 10.
Publishers blown away
The hype has surpassed initial estimates at publisher Take-Two Interactive. Chief Executive Strauss Zelnick stated that pre-order numbers jumped beyond company expectations, though existing financial projections remain unchanged for now.
The previous title, Grand Theft Auto V, has sold over 200 million copies across the globe since arriving in 2013.
What happens next
GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, using a rolling midnight release schedule by region.
