Rockstar Games‘ highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI has reportedly surpassed $1 billion in pre-order sales ahead of its November release.
Market analysis indicates that GTA 6 has received between 10 and 12 million pre-orders on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, contributing to the impressive revenue figure.
This underscores the significant financial expectations surrounding this latest installment of the beloved video game franchise.
PS5 Accounts for Approximately 75% of Pre-Orders
Analytics show that about 75% of GTA 6 pre-orders are from PlayStation 5 users, while the remaining pre-orders are from Xbox Series X|S users.
There has been a notable rise in interest for the premium versions of the game, particularly the $99 Ultimate Edition.
These statistics are derived from third party analytics, as neither Rockstar Games nor its parent company, Take Two Interactive, have released official pre-order numbers. However, Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has indicated that pre-orders are significantly higher than anticipated.
GTA 6 Set to Launch on November 19
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.
Players will return to Vice City, inspired by Miami and located in the fictional state of Leonida.
The game will feature a new storyline and a vast open world, marking the first release since Grand Theft Auto V debuted over 13 years ago in September 2013.
Grand Theft Auto V has become one of the best selling video games of all time, with approximately 230 million copies sold.
Potential for a Major Entertainment Launch
The pre-order numbers suggest that GTA 6 could be one of the largest entertainment launches in history.
The franchise is already renowned for its commercial success, with Grand Theft Auto V generating over $1 billion in its first three days after launch in 2013.
Expectations are incredibly high, especially with the pre-orders already estimated at $1 billion.
However, these figures are projections and not official numbers. The true performance will be clearer upon the game’s release.
The strong interest in pre-orders highlights the global popularity of the Grand Theft Auto series.