GTA 6 tops 6 million pre-orders, Sensor Tower says
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Sensor Tower estimates over 6 million digital pre-orders and roughly $600 million in revenue. Rockstar and Take-Two have not confirmed any figures.
Analytics firm Sensor Tower estimates that GTA 6 has passed 6 million digital pre-orders, worth roughly $600 million in revenue. These are third-party estimates: Rockstar and Take-Two have not published any official pre-order figure. The numbers are probable, not confirmed.
How many pre-orders does GTA 6 have, according to Sensor Tower?
Per the report covered by Instant Gaming News, GTA 6 had 6.08 million pre-orders worldwide as of October 13.
Per the report covered by Instant Gaming News, GTA 6 had 6.08 million pre-orders worldwide as of October 13. That is about $594 million in net revenue. The platform split is lopsided: 4.51 million on PS5 (74%) and 1.57 million on Xbox Series (26%).
The count covers digital sales only. Physical pre-orders are left out, so the real total could be higher.
Why don't the numbers match across outlets?
Insider Gaming reports newer data from the same firm: 6.45 million copies and $630 million.
Insider Gaming reports newer data from the same firm: 6.45 million copies and $630 million. They may well be two snapshots of the same tracking, but neither source says so, so we treat that as unverified.
| Figure | Instant Gaming News | Insider Gaming |
|---|---|---|
| Total pre-orders | 6.08 million (as of Oct 13) | 6.45 million |
| Revenue | $594 million | $630 million |
| PS5 | 4.51 million | 4.8 million ($468 million) |
| Xbox Series | 1.57 million | 1.66 million ($162 million) |
Either way, PS5 takes about 74% of pre-orders.
How does it compare with other games?
The same report says that in the United States GTA 6 beats every game released in the past six years.
The same report says that in the United States GTA 6 beats every game released in the past six years. Its digital pre-orders sit 148% above Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022), which ranks second. Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Hogwarts Legacy, Diablo IV and Cyberpunk 2077 trail well behind.
Another firm, Newzoo, estimates according to Insider Gaming that launch week could reach up to $5.2 billion. That is a projection, not a result.
What Rockstar hasn't said yet
Rockstar and Take-Two have not detailed how many copies were reserved.
Rockstar and Take-Two have not detailed how many copies were reserved. The official launch date remains November 19, 2026. Insider Gaming adds that pre-load would start on November 12, but no other source mentions it, so it stays unverified. Take-Two reports earnings on November 9, which could bring a figure of its own.
To catch up on what is confirmed, see what we know about GTA 6 and the release date, price and editions guide. For the game itself, check Jason and Lucia and the Leonida map.
FAQ
Has Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 pre-order numbers?
No. Rockstar and Take-Two have given no official figures; the numbers come from Sensor Tower, as reported by Instant Gaming News.
How much money has GTA 6 made in pre-orders?
Sensor Tower points to about $594 million as of October 13. Insider Gaming cites $630 million from newer data.
Do the figures include physical pre-orders?
No. According to the report, the figures cover digital sales only.
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