Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is already breaking records before its official release. Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated title has reportedly reached 9.69 million digital pre-orders, generating an estimated $942 million ahead of its November 19, 2026, launch. According to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the figures represent purchases made through PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S digital stores. However, Rockstar Games and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, have not officially confirmed the sales estimates.
GTA 6 Pre-Orders Rise Rapidly
Sensor Tower’s November 10 estimate shows a significant increase from the previous week’s figures. On November 3, GTA 6 had reportedly secured 7.71 million digital pre-orders worth approximately $751 million. Within a week, the estimated total increased by nearly 2 million copies, adding around $191 million in projected revenue. The figures suggest strong demand ahead of launch, although they remain estimates based on consumer activity rather than officially disclosed sales.
PlayStation Leads GTA 6 Pre-Orders
PlayStation 5 accounts for approximately 75% of estimated digital pre-orders, representing around 7.23 million copies. Xbox Series S contributes the remaining 25%, with approximately 2.46 million copies. Earlier estimates also suggested that 89% of buyers selected the $100 Ultimate Edition, while 11% chose the $80 Standard Edition. Sensor Tower has not established a definitive reason for the difference between PlayStation and Xbox demand.
GTA 6 Sets New Pre-Order Records
Sony and Microsoft have confirmed that GTA 6 is the most pre-ordered title in their respective digital store histories. The estimated 9.69 million pre-orders also exceed the eight million advance purchases reported for Cyberpunk 2077 before its 2020 launch. However, that comparison is not identical because Cyberpunk 2077’s figure included physical and digital purchases across multiple platforms. GTA 6 is launching initially on consoles, without a PC version.
GTA 6 Release Date Approaches
GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, with digital pre-loading already available. Sensor Tower has projected that pre-orders could reach approximately 25 million copies by launch, potentially generating around $2 billion. These forecasts remain speculative, and actual sales may differ. Nevertheless, the early demand indicates that GTA 6 could become one of the gaming industry’s biggest commercial launches.
