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GTA 6 pre-order estimates paint a very PS5-flavored picture, along with nearly half a million in revenue already
A new Sensor Tower report suggests that PlayStation 5 owners dominate early pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6, with Sony's marketing tie-in for Rockstar's hugely anticipated sequel apparently paying off well ahead of launch. The figures also point to strong appetite for the game's pricier premium edition, despite no direct gameplay footage having been shown publicly so far.
According to the report, 77% of pre-orders have come on PS5 compared with 23% on Xbox, out of roughly 4.38 million copies sold, of which about 3.38 million are for PS5. Around 90% of buyers have opted for the $100 Premium Edition over the standard $80 version, and Rockstar is set to reveal actual gameplay for the first time at a live-streamed Netflix showcase, "Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look," on 27 August, ahead of the game's 19 November release.
In short
- GTA 6 pre-orders skew heavily towards PS5 over Xbox, per new data.
- About 4.38 million copies pre-ordered; 90% chose the premium edition.
- First gameplay footage debuts on Netflix's live showcase on 27 August.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto is a long-running video game series in which players explore fictional cities and follow criminal storylines. Its publisher, Rockstar Games, has made Grand Theft Auto 6 one of the most anticipated releases in the series.
The game is planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, consoles made by Sony and Microsoft. Sony has a marketing partnership with Rockstar for the game, while editions at different prices offer buyers different purchase options.
Pre-order figures can offer an early indication of interest, but they are estimates and do not show how many people will buy the game after release. The platform split and choice of edition may also reflect the consoles people own and the options available to them.