Third-party analytics firm Sensor Tower estimates that digital pre-orders for GTA VI have surpassed 11 million copies, generating approximately $1.09 billion in revenue. The game has not yet officially launched and is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.
These estimated figures show rapid growth: around 9 million copies on November 10, exceeding 10 million on November 11, and reaching approximately 11.27 million on November 12. After pre-loading opened, the daily increase on certain days was reportedly close to 1 million copies.
In terms of platform distribution, third-party estimates suggest that approximately 75% of purchases came from PS5, with an average transaction value of around $97. Based on this analysis, it is inferred that many consumers opted for the $100 Ultimate Edition rather than the Standard Edition.
The aforementioned pre-order figures, revenue, platform distribution, and growth rates are all third-party estimates and not audited data released by Rockstar Games or Take-Two. The company has only confirmed that pre-orders are at an "unprecedented" level and significantly exceed internal expectations, without endorsing the specific numbers.
Pre-order customers also receive the Retro Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+.