Grand Theft Auto VI breaks all-time pre-order records on PlayStation and Xbox

Grand Theft Auto VI is the most pre-ordered game in the history of both the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store. Sony and Microsoft confirmed the milestones ahead of the release date on November 19, 2026.

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Sony says high demand led the companies to allow players to start pre-loading the open-world game nine days early. Neither platform holder shared exact pre-order figures. Microsoft and PlayStation typically keep sales data private, leaving past comparisons unavailable.

Grand Theft Auto V sold more than 11 million copies in its first 24 hours in 2013. Rockstar Games also confirmed technical features for the PlayStation 5, including adaptive trigger support and PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements.