Grand Theft Auto VI is reportedly setting a new benchmark for video game pre-orders, with Sensor Tower’s latest sales tracker estimating that Rockstar Games’ upcoming title has reached 9.69 million digital pre-orders across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The estimated sales have already generated approximately $942 million in revenue, putting the highly anticipated game within reach of the $1 billion milestone before its official launch.
According to Sensor Tower’s figures, PlayStation 5 accounts for 7.23 million pre-orders, representing approximately 75% of the total. Xbox Series X|S contributes another 2.46 million units, or around 25%. The estimated revenue breakdown shows PlayStation generating $703 million, while Xbox accounts for approximately $239 million.
If accurate, these numbers would put GTA VI ahead of Cyberpunk 2077’s widely reported 8 million pre-launch pre-orders, potentially making Rockstar’s upcoming release the most pre-ordered game in history. However, the comparison should be treated with some caution, as the reported figures may use different sales-tracking methodologies.
What makes the reported achievement particularly interesting is that GTA VI is reaching these numbers on just two console platforms. Rockstar has not announced a PC version for launch, meaning the current estimates do not include potential PC sales. A future PC release could provide another major source of revenue for the publisher.
It is also worth noting that Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have not officially confirmed Sensor Tower’s estimated pre-order figures. Nevertheless, reaching nearly 10 million digital pre-orders and an estimated $942 million in revenue before launch would represent an exceptional commercial performance for the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
