GTA 6 G2A Traffic Jumped 65 Times When Preorders Opened

A key reseller says GTA 6 broke its gift card records. Here is what it claims, and why to read it with care.

By Dana WhitlockPublished 16 Oct 2026Last updated 16 Oct 20263 min read

a red and white number 36 classic race car parked in Leonida in an official GTA 6 Ultimate Edition image — Image: Rockstar Games. Official promotional image used for news reporting.

The short version

G2A says traffic to its GTA 6 pages rose 65 times over when preorders opened, PlayStation gift card sales hit record levels and GTA 6 is its most wishlisted offer in 45 countries. A G2A executive gave Insider Gaming these figures on 15 October. They are unaudited claims from a key reseller.

Quick answer

What did G2A say about GTA 6 demand?

One reseller says GTA 6 pushed its PlayStation gift card sales higher than ever. That claim comes from G2A, which sells those cards, so the numbers deserve a careful read.

Katarzyna Jakubiec, G2A's head of sales partnerships and new business, shared the figures for an Insider Gaming report published on 15 October 2026.

How much did GTA 6 traffic grow on G2A?

G2A says traffic to its GTA 6 offer pages rose 65 times over when preorders opened.

That is the one hard multiple in the report. G2A did not give a starting figure, so a 65 times jump could mean a modest number of visits or a very large one. Nobody outside the company has checked it.

Did GTA 6 really set a gift card record?

G2A says sales of PlayStation gift cards on its marketplace "reached record levels" during the presale period.

It gave no number. A gift card tops up a PlayStation wallet, which is one way to pay for a digital preorder. Insider Gaming's article says the game "won't have a disc at launch".

two men in jackets waiting outside a shuttered Leonida storefront in an official GTA 6 image — Image: Rockstar Games. Official screenshot used for news reporting.

Where is GTA 6 most wanted, according to G2A?

GTA 6 is G2A's most wishlisted offer in 45 countries, the company says, including the UK and the US.

It sits in the top 10 overall in 46 countries, by G2A's count. A G2A survey also found "just over half" of respondents plan to play within the first 24 hours. G2A did not share the sample size, and it expects "engagement waves" rather than a single peak.

Claim from G2A	Number given	Checked by anyone else
PlayStation gift card sales	"Record levels", no figure	No
Traffic when preorders opened	Up 65 times	No
Most wishlisted offer	45 countries, UK and US included	No
Top 10 overall	46 countries	No
Plan to play in first 24 hours	"Just over half" of surveyed users	No

Should you trust G2A's GTA 6 figures?

Treat them as G2A's own marketing claims, useful as a signal and nothing firmer.

G2A is a key reseller marketplace with a history of grey market and key fraud controversy. It also benefits when GTA 6 looks like the thing to buy on G2A.

Is it safe to buy GTA 6 from a key reseller?

The safest way to buy is straight from the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store or a major retailer.

Gift cards bought from those shops land in your wallet with no middleman. If a reseller price looks cheaper, check who the seller is before paying. Our GTA 6 price guide lists what each edition costs at full price, and our storage guide covers the space you need for a digital copy.

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Frequently asked questions

Did GTA 6 break gift card sales records?

G2A says sales of PlayStation gift cards on its marketplace reached record levels during the presale period. It gave Insider Gaming no figure, and the claim is unaudited.

How much did GTA 6 traffic grow on G2A?

G2A says traffic to its GTA 6 offer pages rose 65 times over when preorders opened, according to Insider Gaming's report of 15 October 2026.

Is it safe to buy a GTA 6 key from G2A?

G2A is a key reseller marketplace with a history of grey market and key fraud controversy. The safest route is the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store or a major retailer.