Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is making history even before its official release. Rockstar Games' highly anticipated open-world game has reportedly generated nearly $942 million in pre-order revenue, bringing it close to the $1 billion milestone. With its November 19 launch approaching, GTA 6 has already become the most pre-ordered game in the history of both the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
According to estimates from market intelligence, the game has received approximately 9.69 million pre-orders across both platforms. Although Rockstar Games and its parent company Take-Two Interactive have not officially confirmed these figures, the reported numbers highlight the massive excitement surrounding the upcoming title.
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GTA 6 GTA 6 Preorder Record: Breaks PlayStation And Xbox Records
Sony and Microsoft confirmed on November 10 that GTA 6 had broken pre-order records on their respective digital stores.
Sony announced through the official PlayStation Blog that GTA 6 had become the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history. Microsoft also confirmed the achievement through Xbox Wire, calling it the most pre-ordered title ever on the Microsoft Store.
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Sensor Tower estimates suggest the following platform breakdown:
- PlayStation: Approximately 7.23 million pre-orders.
- Xbox: Approximately 2.46 million pre-orders.
- Total: Around 9.69 million pre-orders.
- Estimated revenue: Nearly $942 million.
These figures suggest that PlayStation accounts for around 75% of total pre-orders, while Xbox contributes approximately 25%.
GTA 6 Preload Begins Ahead Of November 19 Release
Rockstar Games has started allowing players who purchased GTA 6 digitally to preload the game. The preload process began on November 10, giving gamers enough time to download the title before its official launch.
Xbox preload started at 5:30 AM IST, while PlayStation downloads began at midnight according to regional time zones. However, players cannot access the game until November 19.
PS5 owners should also ensure they have at least 212GB of free storage space before downloading the game.
GTA 6's reported pre-order numbers have also surpassed the eight million pre-orders achieved by Cyberpunk 2077 before its December 2020 launch.
With nearly $1 billion in estimated pre-order revenue, GTA 6 is shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment launches ever. All eyes are now on November 19 to see whether Rockstar can deliver an experience that matches the enormous expectations.
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