GTA 6 pre-orders hit $1 billion with 10.3 million copies sold

Grand Theft Auto VI has generated an estimated $1 billion in digital pre-order revenue, with over 10.3 million copies sold ahead of its November 19, 2026 launch, according to analytics firm Sensor Tower. The figures, not independently confirmed by Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive, show PlayStation 5 accounts for about 75% of pre-orders ($751 million), with Xbox Series X|S making up the rest. Approximately 89% of buyers chose the $100 Ultimate Edition over the $80 Standard Edition. Pre-loading began November 10, requiring up to 212 GB of storage. The game, set in fictional Leonida, follows criminal couple Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. It targets 30 fps on current consoles, with a production budget estimated between $1 billion and $1.5 billion.