GTA 6 is now the most pre-ordered game ever on both the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store. Sony and Microsoft both confirmed it on Tuesday 10 November 2026, nine days before launch, and both asked players to start the pre-load as soon as possible.
- PlayStation: “the most pre-ordered game in the history of PlayStation Store”
- Xbox: “the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store”
- Sales figures: neither company gave a number
- Advice from both: pre-load now, so the game is ready on Thursday 19 November
- Launch: Thursday 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
GTA 6 is the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history
Sony announced the record in a PlayStation Blog post about the pre-load. Tim Turi, Content Communications Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment, opens the post with the news:
“Grand Theft Auto VI is now the most pre-ordered game in the history of PlayStation Store.”
PlayStation Blog, 10 November 2026
Sony says this “unprecedented demand” is the reason it worked with Rockstar Games to open the pre-load nine days early. It also confirms a rolling midnight launch on PS5, country by country, starting at 12:00 AM NZDT in New Zealand.
Most pre-ordered game ever on the Microsoft Store
Microsoft said the same thing about its own store on the same day. The Xbox Wire post calls GTA 6 “the most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store”. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma repeated it on X:
“GTA VI, already the most pre-ordered game ever on Microsoft Store, will be playable on XBOX One through cloud gaming when it launches on November 19.”
Asha Sharma on X, 10 November 2026
The same post announced a new 10-year partnership between Xbox and Take-Two, which starts with GTA 6 on Xbox Cloud Gaming. We cover that in our GTA 6 Xbox Cloud Gaming article.
Sony and Xbox: pre-load GTA 6 now
Both platform holders ended their posts with the same advice. Sony writes: “we strongly advise that everyone who is hoping to play on launch day to pre-load the game as soon as possible.” Xbox says: “we encourage everyone to begin pre-loading as soon as possible to ensure you’re prepared for launch day.”
| PlayStation | Xbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | Most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history | Most pre-ordered title of all time on the Microsoft Store |
| Pre-load | Open now at the PlayStation Store | Open now on Xbox Series X|S |
| Code-in-box | Activate the code to start the pre-load | Codes can be redeemed and pre-installed |
| Unlock | Midnight local time, starting in New Zealand | Midnight local time. Cloud streaming from 1 AM ET |
Neither company explains why it is so keen on early downloads, but the reason is easy to guess: millions of players downloading a game of more than 200 GB on launch night would put a heavy load on the networks. Our GTA 6 pre-order and pre-load guide shows how to start the download, and the GTA 6 unlock time guide has the launch time for your time zone.
How many copies has GTA 6 sold?
No official number has been shared. Take-Two said on 9 November that pre-orders continue “to reach unprecedented levels”, but it did not give a figure either (see our Take-Two earnings report). Estimates from analytics firms are circulating, but they are not confirmed by Rockstar, Take-Two, Sony or Microsoft.
- Confirmed: record pre-orders on the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store
- Not confirmed: any sales or revenue figure
Everything else we know ahead of launch is on our GTA 6: everything we know page. The official game page is at rockstargames.com/VI.
GTA 6 pre-order record FAQ
Is GTA 6 the most pre-ordered game ever?
On the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store, yes. Sony and Microsoft both confirmed the record on 10 November 2026. No company has published a figure across all stores.
How many pre-orders does GTA 6 have?
Rockstar, Take-Two, Sony and Microsoft have not shared a number. Take-Two only calls the pre-orders “unprecedented”.
Should I pre-load GTA 6?
Yes, if you want to play at launch. Both Sony and Xbox ask players to pre-load as soon as possible. The pre-load is open now on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Sources: PlayStation Blog, “Pre-load Grand Theft Auto VI on PS5 starting today” (10 November 2026), Xbox Wire, “Grand Theft Auto VI Comes to XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S Through XBOX Cloud Gaming on November 19” (10 November 2026), Asha Sharma on X (10 November 2026).
