Rockstar Games' upcoming title Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly become the most pre-ordered game ever, overtaking the record previously held by Cyberpunk 2077. The milestone comes just days before its scheduled November 19 release.
Sony and Microsoft have confirmed that GTA 6 has set new pre-order records on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. Neither company has shared exact sales figures, and Rockstar Games has not released an official count.
However, according to market research firm Sensor Tower, it is estimated that the game has garnered close to 9.69 million pre-orders digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is estimated to have earned approximately USD 942 million through these sales.
Also Read: Rockstar May Have Taken a Dig at GTA 6 Critics In Its Latest Pre-Load Trailer
Sensor Tower's figures suggest that PlayStation accounts for the larger share of purchases. The PS5 version has reportedly received 7.23 million pre-orders, while Xbox Series X|S accounts for around 2.46 million. This puts PlayStation's share at roughly 75% of the estimated total. The figures also suggest that demand has picked up as the release date approaches.
According to the most recent estimates, GTA 6 beats out Cyberpunk 2077, which had more than 8 million pre-orders before its December 2020 release. The comparison is not a perfect comparison since GTA 6's pre-order numbers from Sensor Tower are based on digital console sales only.