GTA VI Preorders Reportedly Generated $630 Million Before Release, Analysts Say

Most preorders came from PlayStation 5.

According to Sensor Tower data, PlayStation 5 accounts for about 74% of all Grand Theft Auto VI preorders. Owners of Sony’s console bought 4.8 million copies, which generated $468 million in revenue. The Xbox Series X|S version sold 1.66 million copies and brought in another $162 million.

The gap between the platforms largely reflects the fact that PS5 well ahead of Xbox Series X|S in overall console sales.

Analytics firm Newzoo estimates that GTA VI could bring in up to $5.2 billion in revenue during its first week after release.