Key Takeaways
- Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly reached 9.69 million digital pre-orders, according to Sensor Tower’s November 10 estimates.
- The estimated pre-orders represent approximately $942 million in revenue, with PS5 accounting for 7.23 million orders and Xbox for 2.46 million.
- GTA 6 has surpassed the 8 million pre-order milestone previously reported by CD Projekt Red for Cyberpunk 2077, although the two figures use different tracking methods.
- Sony and Microsoft have officially confirmed that GTA 6 is the most pre-ordered game in the histories of their respective digital stores.
- Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says pre-orders are far above the company’s initial expectations, but Rockstar and Take-Two have not revealed an official sales figure.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is already making history before players even get their hands on it. Rockstar Games’ upcoming open-world adventure has spent years building anticipation, and the latest pre-order estimates suggest that the excitement is translating into some truly ridiculous numbers. The game has reportedly crossed 9 million pre-orders, putting it ahead of the previous milestone set by CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077.
What’s particularly interesting is that GTA 6 has achieved this milestone with a much smaller selection of native launch platforms. Unlike Cyberpunk 2077, which was available to pre-order on PC and multiple console generations, Rockstar’s latest entry is currently targeting PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version has not been announced either.
Despite that more limited platform availability, the numbers continue to climb as the November 19 launch approaches. Sony and Microsoft have also confirmed that GTA 6 has broken pre-order records on their respective digital storefronts, making this one of the biggest launches the gaming industry has ever seen.
GTA 6 Has Reportedly Received 9.69 Million Pre-Orders
According to the latest figures from Sensor Tower, GTA 6 had accumulated an estimated 9.69 million digital pre-orders as of November 10, 2026. The tracking firm’s figures also put the game’s estimated pre-order revenue at approximately $942 million, bringing Rockstar and Take-Two remarkably close to the billion-dollar mark before launch.
PlayStation users are responsible for the majority of these orders. Sensor Tower estimates that approximately 7.23 million pre-orders came from PS5 players, accounting for roughly 75% of the total. Xbox Series X|S users make up the remaining 25%, with an estimated 2.46 million pre-orders.
These figures represent a significant increase over the previous reported snapshot. Sensor Tower estimated that GTA 6 had received around 7.71 million digital pre-orders by November 3. That means approximately 1.98 million additional pre-orders were recorded in the following week, showing that demand has remained extremely strong as the game approaches its release.
It’s important to remember that these are third-party estimates rather than official figures published by Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive. Sensor Tower’s tracking covers estimated digital pre-orders across PlayStation and Xbox, while the estimated revenue should not be mistaken for confirmed company earnings.
Interested readers can follow the numbers through Sensor Tower’s GTA 6 Sales Tracker, which provides an ongoing look at the game’s estimated pre-orders and revenue.
GTA 6 Has Surpassed Cyberpunk 2077’s 8 Million Pre-Orders
The biggest takeaway from these numbers is how they compare with another major RPG release. Before GTA 6, Cyberpunk 2077 had an impressive pre-order milestone of its own, with CD Projekt Red officially reporting more than 8 million pre-orders ahead of the game’s December 10, 2020 launch.
CD Projekt disclosed the figure in an official investor report on December 10, 2020, explaining that it had collected information from digital distribution platforms and physical edition distributors. It was an impressive achievement at the time, particularly for a new intellectual property that had not yet established itself through multiple releases.
GTA 6’s estimated 9.69 million digital pre-orders have now moved beyond that 8 million milestone. What’s interesting is that Cyberpunk 2077 was available across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One at launch, giving it access to a wider range of hardware platforms. GTA 6, meanwhile, is currently limited to the newer console generation for native gameplay.
However, there is an important difference between the two figures. CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 announcement included reports from physical distributors, while Sensor Tower’s GTA 6 estimate tracks digital console pre-orders. These numbers therefore aren’t a perfect like-for-like comparison.
Even with that distinction, GTA 6’s current estimates demonstrate the enormous demand surrounding Rockstar’s next major release. The game has not only passed an important pre-order benchmark but also established new records across the two major console storefronts.
Sony and Microsoft Confirm GTA 6 Pre-Order Records
Interestingly, the impressive third-party estimates aren’t the only indication of GTA 6’s popularity. Both Sony and Microsoft have now publicly celebrated the game’s pre-order performance.
On November 10, Sony confirmed through the PlayStation Blog that Grand Theft Auto 6 is the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history. The announcement accompanied the start of early pre-loading for PS5 players, with Sony citing unprecedented demand as the reason for allowing players to download the game nine days before launch.
Microsoft followed with its own announcement through Xbox Wire, describing GTA 6 as the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store. The company also revealed that players will be able to access the game through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox One, alongside native versions for Xbox Series X|S.
These announcements are particularly significant because neither company has revealed the exact number of pre-orders recorded on its platform. However, they independently confirm that Rockstar’s upcoming game has reached unprecedented levels of demand across both storefronts.
For anyone interested in the Xbox announcement, the company has shared additional information about the game’s launch and cloud streaming through its official Xbox Wire announcement.
Take-Two CEO Says GTA 6 Pre-Orders Are Far Above Expectations
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has also provided some insight into the game’s performance. During the company’s latest financial update on November 9, Zelnick said that GTA 6 pre-orders were continuing to reach unprecedented levels, with the publisher expecting an historic year.
In a separate interview, Zelnick also explained that pre-orders were running far above Take-Two’s original expectations. However, he stopped short of revealing any specific numbers, suggesting that the company would have a much clearer picture once the game was actually released.
That’s a fairly understandable approach given the importance of GTA 6 to Take-Two’s business. The company has repeatedly emphasized the game’s importance to its upcoming financial performance, and making big claims before launch would be premature. Zelnick has also previously discussed the importance of GTA 6’s long-term content and endgame plans, as covered in our report on his comments about GTA 6’s endgame content.
For now, the combination of record-breaking storefront performance and pre-orders exceeding the publisher’s expectations suggests that Rockstar is heading toward an enormous launch. The actual sales figures will become much clearer once the game reaches players.
GTA 6 Is Breaking Records Without a PC Release
Another interesting part of this story is the platforms currently available to GTA 6 players. The game is scheduled to launch natively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Rockstar focusing on delivering its ambitious open world using current-generation hardware.
Xbox One owners will also be able to stream the game through Xbox Cloud Gaming, although this is not a native Xbox One version. A PC release has yet to be announced, meaning PC players will have to wait for further information from Rockstar Games.
This makes the current pre-order performance even more notable when compared with Cyberpunk 2077’s launch. CD Projekt Red’s RPG attracted customers across PC and previous-generation consoles, while GTA 6 is building its current numbers primarily through two console ecosystems.
Rockstar has also confirmed that the game targets 30 frames per second while pushing the capabilities of current-generation hardware. The company’s technical approach has already sparked considerable discussion, particularly around processor demands and the scale of the open world. Players interested in that subject can read our coverage of why GTA 6 is targeting 30 FPS and what its open world means for CPU performance.
GTA 6 Pre-Loading Has Already Started Ahead of November 19
With only days remaining before launch, Rockstar has also started preparing players for release day. Digital pre-loading began on November 10 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S users who have pre-ordered the game. This gives players an opportunity to download the enormous game ahead of time rather than waiting for a lengthy installation process on launch day.
The PS5 version requires approximately 212 GB of available storage, making it one of the larger game installations players will need to prepare for. Rockstar is also encouraging players to complete their downloads early to avoid potential problems when the game becomes available.
Our previous coverage of the GTA 6 pre-load, storage requirements, and release date breaks down what players need to know before installing the game. There has also been considerable interest in information discovered around the pre-load files, including possible audio and PS5 Pro-related details, which we covered in our GTA 6 pre-load datamine report.
GTA 6 Could Become One of the Biggest Entertainment Launches Ever
Rockstar’s GTA franchise has already established itself as one of the biggest entertainment properties in the world. Grand Theft Auto 5 alone has sold hundreds of millions of copies since its original release in 2013, and its continued success across multiple console generations has helped keep the series relevant for more than a decade.
GTA 6 now has the opportunity to build on that success with an entirely new setting, characters, and open-world experience. The impressive pre-order estimates suggest that plenty of players are prepared to jump into Leonida as soon as the game becomes available.
There is still room for the numbers to grow before launch, especially with pre-loading already underway and the release date approaching. However, the important thing is that the current 9.69 million figure remains a Sensor Tower estimate rather than an official sales announcement.
With Sony and Microsoft confirming their respective store records and Take-Two reporting pre-orders far above expectations, GTA 6 is already shaping up to be a historic release. Whether Rockstar can turn that anticipation into equally impressive launch-day sales will become clear when Grand Theft Auto 6 arrives on November 19, 2026.
