GTA 6 Is the Most Preordered Video Game in Console History

GTA VI sets pre-order records on PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store

Grand Theft Auto VI is the most pre-ordered game in both PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store history, according to announcements from PlayStation and Xbox. The company that owns the rights to the game has not provided exact pre-order figures.

The platforms announced the records simultaneously, apparently with the approval of Rockstar Games or Take-Two.

Estimated figures

Sensor Tower analysts estimate that, one week before release, GTA VI had sold 9.69 million pre-order copies, including nearly 2 million in the preceding seven days. They estimate pre-order revenue at $942 million.

Sensor Tower estimates that 75% of pre-orders were on PS5 and 25% were on Xbox Series X/S, a 3-to-1 split in Sony’s favor. These figures are unofficial and may differ from the actual numbers. They are expected to increase by November 19.

Comparison with other games

The broader pre-order record has not been officially confirmed. Data collected in October compares GTA VI with AAA titles released over the past six years.

In that comparison, GTA VI’s pre-order figure was 148% higher than that of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022). The gaps were larger for the other titles, and the difference was expected to widen further over the following month.

Source: GTA.com.ua