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GTA 6 Pre-Orders Hit $429 Million as PS5 Dominates with 77% Share

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GTA 6 pre- order revenue reaches $429 million with PS5 capturing 77% of sales. Sensor Tower data shows strong demand for the upcoming Rockstar title.

GTA 6 Pre-Orders Hit $429 Million as PS5 Dominates with 77% Share
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Grand Theft Auto VI has already generated an estimated $429 million in pre-order revenue, a figure that highlights the intense consumer demand for the upcoming title. This financial milestone underscores the game's massive commercial potential before its official launch. Players and investors alike are watching these numbers closely as the release date approaches.

Grand Theft Auto VI promotional artwork
Grand Theft Auto VI promotional artwork

Sony platform captures majority of early sales ahead of November launch

Rockstar Games developed the title, which is scheduled to arrive on November 19. The pre-order data reveals a strong preference for Sony's platform, with the capturing 77 percent of the market. This split indicates that the majority of early adopters are choosing the PS5 over the |S.

The estimated pre-order volume stands at 4.38 million copies worldwide. Of these, 3.38 million copies are for the PS5, generating $331 million in revenue. The Xbox Series X|S accounts for the remaining 1 million copies, contributing $98 million to the total. These figures come from Sensor Tower, which tracks mobile and console pre-order activity.

A significant portion of these sales involves the $100 Ultimate Edition, which represents nearly 90 percent of all pre-orders. This pricing tier dominates the early sales landscape, suggesting that many buyers are opting for the premium package. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick described the demand as astonishing and unprecedented, reflecting the scale of this early success.

The data provided by Sensor Tower serves as a third-party estimate rather than confirmed figures from Rockstar or Take-Two. These numbers update weekly and may shift as the release date gets closer. The current estimates provide a clear snapshot of the game's initial market reception across major console platforms.

Source: TweakTown

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