GTA6 Pre-Orders Hit 5.28 Million Units, $516 Million in Sales
The PlayStation version's 77 percent share of pre-order sales indicates that platform holders may be the primary beneficiaries of what Sensor Tower describes as an early surge for the title.
Key Facts
- Grand Theft Auto VI recorded cumulative pre-orders of 5.28 million units as of September 8, 2026, according to Sensor Tower.
- Cumulative pre-order sales reached approximately $516 million (about 80 billion yen), after refund deductions.
- The PlayStation version holds a 77 percent share of pre-order sales, compared to 23 percent for Xbox.
- PlayStation recorded 4.06 million pre-ordered units versus 1.21 million for Xbox, more than three times the total.
- Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Reporting from 3 sources: GameBusiness.jp, GIGAZINE, Game Spark.
Market research firm Sensor Tower reports that Grand Theft Auto VI has recorded cumulative pre-orders of 5.28 million units and pre-order sales of approximately $516 million (about 80 billion yen) as of September 8, 2026. The figures, which account for refund deductions, cover the period since pre-orders began on June 25, roughly two and a half months. The data covers the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the game. The PlayStation version holds a dominant share, accounting for 77 percent of sales compared to Xbox's 23 percent. Cumulative sales reached $397 million (about 61.5 billion yen) on PlayStation and $119 million (about 18.4 billion yen) on Xbox. In unit terms, PlayStation recorded 4.06 million pre-orders versus 1.21 million for Xbox, more than three times the total. Sensor Tower notes that both platforms have shown steady growth since pre-orders opened, based on its published trend graphs. These figures are estimates from Sensor Tower, and no official announcement from the publisher has been made as of the time of writing. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The pre-order figures come with publisher Take-Two Interactive still silent on the numbers, and Sensor Tower's estimates cover only the PlayStation and Xbox versions, not a PC release. The standard edition carries a 9,800 yen price tag in Japan, while the Ultimate Edition is listed at 12,280 yen. The release is also drawing attention beyond sales tracking. Miami-Dade County authorities proposed a tourism collaboration with Rockstar in June, suggesting airport decorations, themed luggage carts, and a "VICE CITY MOTOR FEST" car event. The county sheriff opposed the plan, with Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz saying the GTA series is built around criminal acts her office works daily to prevent. Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez questioned renaming key county assets to "Vice City Airport." Related GTA6 coverage from the same period notes the PS5 version unlocks third-earliest in Japan worldwide, with New Zealand appearing fastest. A Netflix early access video drew 31.1 million views and ranked first in weekly views across 87 countries, though second in Japan. Take-Two has also subpoenaed X Corp, Google, Microsoft, and Discord in an ongoing hunt for leakers, and a leaker's retaliation for the absence of a physical disc has circulated purported footage.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.