GTA VI pre-orders near 10 million ahead of record-breaking launch

Grand Theft Auto VI is poised to be the biggest cultural product launch in history, with nearly 10 million pre-orders recorded ahead of its November 19 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The game, developed by Rockstar Games, has amassed approximately 10 million pre-orders between late June and November 10, according to Sensor Tower data. The franchise has sold nearly 475 million copies since 1997, with its predecessor, GTA V, selling over 230 million units and generating at least $1 million daily from its online mode. Set in Vice City, a fictional Miami, the game features protagonists Jason and Lucia, inspired by Bonnie and Clyde. Over 5,000 people worked on development, and the release has boosted PS5 sales by nearly a quarter in the US. However, Rockstar faces legal challenges from 30 dismissed UK employees and a union vote among 1,600 staff.