GTA 6 Sets PlayStation and Microsoft Store Preorder Records

Sony says GTA 6 is "the most pre-ordered game in the history of PlayStation Store", and Microsoft calls it "the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store". Neither company gave a number.

By Dana WhitlockPublished 10 Nov 2026Last updated 10 Nov 20262 min read

Lucia in a sparkly sequinned top in a crowded nightclub under pink and purple light, in an official Rockstar Games screenshot for GTA 6 — Image: Rockstar Games. Official promotional image used for news reporting.

The short version

On 10 November 2026, Sony said GTA 6 is the most preordered game in PlayStation Store history, and Microsoft's Xbox Wire said it is the most preordered title on the Microsoft Store. Each claim covers that company's own store only. Neither gave a unit or revenue figure, and Take Two has published no preorder number. Sensor Tower's 9.69 million is a third party estimate. GTA 6 launches on 19 November.

Quick answer

Is GTA 6 the most preordered game on PlayStation and Xbox?

Yes, on each company's own store. Sony says GTA 6 is "the most pre-ordered game in the history of PlayStation Store", and Xbox Wire calls it "the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store". Neither gave a number, and Take Two has published no preorder figure. Sensor Tower's 9.69 million is a separate estimate.

Sony and Microsoft each said on 10 November that GTA 6 has set a preorder record on its own digital store. Neither company put a number on it.

What did Sony say about GTA 6 preorders?

PlayStation posted on X at 3.41pm GMT that "Grand Theft Auto VI is the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history!" A PlayStation Blog post by Tim Turi, Content Communications Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment, says "Grand Theft Auto VI is now the most pre-ordered game in the history of PlayStation Store."

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The claim covers the PlayStation Store only. Sony gave no unit or revenue figure in either post.

What did Microsoft say about GTA 6 preorders?

An Xbox Wire post from Team Xbox on 10 November opens with "Grand Theft Auto VI, the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store, launches November 19." Asha Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of Xbox, wrote on X at 3.46pm GMT that the game is "already the most pre-ordered game ever on Microsoft Store".

Both lines are about the Microsoft Store only, and neither gives a figure. Sharma's post also calls the day "the first step in our new 10-year strategic partnership with Take-Two", without publishing any terms. Our Xbox guide covers how to play on Xbox.

Is GTA 6 the most preordered game ever?

Neither company says that. Each record is for a single store, and no company has claimed a record across every platform. Sony and Microsoft have not said how many preorders they took, and as of 10 November Take Two has published no preorder figure.

How many GTA 6 preorders are there?

The only running count is an estimate. Sensor Tower's tracker, updated 10 November, estimates 9.69 million digital preorders on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, net of returns. That is a data firm's model, not a Sony, Microsoft or Take Two number. Our Sensor Tower story explains how it is built.

When does GTA 6 come out?

On 19 November 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Sony says PS5 will use "a rolling midnight launch by country, beginning at 12:00AM NZDT in New Zealand", which is 11am GMT on 18 November. Prices for each edition are in our GTA 6 price guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Is GTA 6 the most preordered game on PlayStation Store?

Yes, according to Sony. PlayStation posted that "Grand Theft Auto VI is the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history!"

Is GTA 6 the most preordered game on Microsoft Store?

Yes, according to Microsoft. Xbox Wire calls it "the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store".

How many GTA 6 preorders have Sony and Microsoft reported?

Neither has given a number. As of 10 November, Take Two has published no preorder figure either.

Is Sensor Tower's 9.69 million an official GTA 6 figure?

No. It is Sensor Tower's estimate of digital PS5 and Xbox preorders net of returns, updated 10 November. Sony, Microsoft and Take Two have not confirmed it.

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