GTA VI Hits $1 Billion in Pre-Release Sales Ahead of November Launch
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) has reportedly generated $1 billion in sales before its official release, according to market research firm Sensor Tower. The highly anticipated video game has recorded an estimated 10.31 million units sold, reaching the milestone just eight days before its scheduled November 19, 2026 launch. PlayStation accounts for 75 per cent of the reported sales, while Xbox contributes the remaining 25 per cent.
The figures put GTA VI on course for a major commercial debut, with pre-orders reportedly exceeding the expectations of Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of developer Rockstar Games. Its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, recorded seven million pre-orders and sold 11 million copies at launch in 2013, reaching 16 million units by the end of its first week. However, Take-Two has not officially confirmed GTA VI’s reported pre-release sales figures.
GTA V has sold approximately 235 million copies since its launch, while the entire Grand Theft Auto franchise has moved nearly 480 million units. GTA VI, which faced two release delays, is expected to push the franchise’s commercial success further and could challenge GTA V’s record for the highest revenue generated by an entertainment product in 24 hours. GTA V set that record in 2013 with $815.7 million in sales on its first day.
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