To Nobody’s Surprise, Grand Theft Auto VI Is the Most Pre-Ordered Game in PlayStation and Xbox Store History

Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on Thursday, November 19, and players can begin preloading it today. Alongside the preload announcement, PlayStation and Xbox confirmed that Rockstar Games’ upcoming release has become the most preordered title in the history of both digital stores.

The milestone is hardly unexpected. GTA VI ranks among the most anticipated games ever, while its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, has sold nearly 235 million copies since its 2013 debut.

Another factor is that GTA VI will not be available on a physical disc. Customers can buy a boxed copy in stores, including ahead of launch for preloading, but the package contains a download code rather than a disc. As a result, purchasing directly through the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store is an option for many players.

In an Xbox blog post, Microsoft called GTA VI the most preordered game in Microsoft Store history and encouraged players to preload it as soon as possible in light of the demand.

PlayStation shared a similar update in its own announcement, confirming that the game had set a preorder record on the PlayStation Store. The company said it worked with Rockstar to make preloading available nine days before launch so players could prepare for release day.

Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

For more on the game, listen to “Pusher” from its original score and watch the GTA VI launch trailer. You can also read about the game’s more than 170 animal species, its tropical storms and hurricanes, and its 30 FPS target on all consoles.

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