GTA 6 breaks pre-order record on PlayStation and Xbox
Grand Theft Auto VI set a record for the number of pre-orders on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. Sony and Microsoft announced this on November 10, nine days before the game’s release. That same day, Rockstar Games opened preloading for GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Record pre-orders
Sony and Microsoft did not disclose the number of orders. Publisher Take-Two said GTA 6 pre-orders had significantly exceeded its expectations, but also did not reveal exact figures. According to Sensor Tower’s estimate, by November 10 players had placed around 9.69 million digital pre-orders worth $942 million, accounting for refunds. Around 7.23 million copies were for PS5 and 2.46 million for Xbox Series X|S. The number of pre-orders rose by almost 2 million in a week.
For comparison, CD Projekt said that Cyberpunk 2077 had more than 8 million pre-orders by the time the game launched in December 2020. That figure included digital and physical copies, including PC editions. Sensor Tower’s estimate for GTA VI covers only digital orders on the two console platforms.
GTA 6 pricing
Japan and South Korea are among the cheapest regions to pre-order GTA VI. In both countries, digital edition prices are the same on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
| Region | Standard edition | Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,99 | $99,99 |
| Europe | €79,99 | €99,99 |
| Japan | ¥9 800 (≈ $62) | ¥12 280 (≈ $78) |
| South Korea | ₩89 800 (≈ $66) | ₩112 800 (≈ $83) |
The Japanese version of GTA VI may be censored. The game received a CERO Z (18+) rating in Japan, but its local listing lacks the sexual content warning shown in the South Korean PlayStation Store. According to Automaton, the preload files for the Japanese version on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are about 1 GB smaller than in most other regions. Rockstar Games has yet to confirm any changes to the game’s content.
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA 6 will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at midnight local time on November 19, 2026. Rockstar has not yet announced a release date for the PC version. Depending on the console, preloading may require up to 212 GB of free space. Physical editions will go on sale on November 12 and will include a download code.
How to play GTA 6 on Xbox One
On launch day, GTA 6 will also be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through Xbox Cloud Gaming in supported regions.
The cloud version uses the Xbox Series S graphics settings. The game must be purchased separately, and access to cloud streaming can be paid for without a Game Pass subscription.
