GTA 6 Reportedly Reaches 10.31 Million Pre-Orders Ahead of Launch

Estimated sales figures suggest GTA 6 is already approaching a quarter of its projected first-year sales, with PS5 dominating pre-order demand.

GTA 6 is already generating huge commercial interest ahead of its release, with new figures (from Sensor Tower) suggesting around 10.31m pre-orders. That data is referenced in a piece that looks at early demand for the game and the various editions people are opting for. Approx. 89% of customers have chosen the $100 Ultimate Edition, and the rest (11%) have chosen the $80 Standard Edition. So many people interested in the game are willing to pay extra for the Ultimate Edition rather than go for the Standard.

The platform breakdown also underscores Sony's considerable advantage. Some 75% of the pre-orders reported are from PS5 users (approx. 7.73m copies); the remainder (25%) are from Xbox Series X/S (approx. 2.58m copies). That clearly shows the level of demand for GTA 6 from the PS audience, though again these are not Rockstar's actual sales figures.

The game's projected first-year performance makes these reported pre-order figures all the more impressive. Citing forecasts referenced by The Hollywood Reporter, the game is expected to generate some $3.2bn in revenue and sell around 45m copies in its first year. If those projections and pre-order figures are correct, GTA 6 has already clocked a significant share of its first-year sales before launch. The 10.31m pre-orders reported are almost 23% of the projected 45m.

Rockstar has built up the ante massively around GTA 6, and the commercial potential is clearly going to be huge beyond just the gaming audience. It's a game that's going to be massively anticipated; there's huge potential for premium editions, and a very strong console side as well. That all points to a phenomenal launch.  However, those figures are still estimates, not confirmed pre-order numbers. Rockstar hasn't confirmed those numbers, so their sales announcement will be a big deal for the industry.