'Grand Theft Auto VI' Reaches $1 Billion USD in Pre-Order Sales Ahead of Release

An estimated 10.31 million units sold across PlayStation and Xbox eight days before the title’s November 19 debut.

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Grand Theft Auto VI has reached $1 billion in sales eight days ahead of its November 19 release according to Sensor Tower

The milestone represents an estimated 10.31 million pre-order units sold with PlayStation accounting for 75% and Xbox taking 25%

Outpacing its 2013 predecessor in pre-orders the title is projected to break Grand Theft Auto V's 24-hour entertainment revenue record

Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two have achieved a massive commercial milestone with Grand Theft Auto VI, which has surpassed $1 billion USD in sales eight days ahead of its official launch. According to market research firm Sensor Tower, the title reached the benchmark through an estimated 10.31 million pre-order units sold, with PlayStation accounting for 75% of sales and Xbox representing 25%.

The pre-order surge already outpaces Grand Theft Auto V, which logged 7 million pre-orders ahead of its 2013 debut before reaching 11 million units at launch and 16 million by the end of its first week. While Take-Two has not disclosed official figures, CEO Strauss Zelnick noted during an earnings call that pre-orders are tracking well above initial expectations, helping lift Take-Two shares over 3% to $231.83 USD. Across its lifetime, GTA V has sold roughly 235 million copies, bringing total franchise sales to nearly 480 million units.

Arriving after two production delays—moving from fall 2025 to May 2026 before landing on November 19—the release has weathered August gameplay leaks tied to Rockstar’s decision to forego physical discs. Industry analysts project Grand Theft Auto VI to shatter GTA V’s 24-hour entertainment revenue record of $815.7 million USD.