Grand Theft Auto VI has become the most pre-ordered game in the history of both the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store ahead of its November 19 launch.
Grand Theft Auto VI has become the most pre-ordered game in the history of both the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store, with Sony confirming “unprecedented demand” for Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated sequel.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Content Communications Manager Tim Turi revealed the PlayStation Store milestone in a new PlayStation Blog post, ahead of GTA 6’s rolling midnight launch on November 19.
While Sony has not disclosed the number of PlayStation pre-orders, data from sales tracking firm Sensor Tower suggests the game has already been pre-ordered by millions of players.
According to Sensor Tower, GTA 6 has “sold” 9.69 million units through pre-orders, potentially putting it ahead of Cyberpunk 2077 as the most pre-ordered game ever.
The figures come after Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive said GTA 6 pre-orders were tracking “far in excess of our initial expectations”.
Take-Two has also suggested that anticipation for the game is affecting the wider release schedule, with some players reportedly saving their money for GTA 6 rather than purchasing other games.
Microsoft has now confirmed a similar milestone on its own digital storefront, announcing that GTA 6 is the most pre-ordered title in the history of the Microsoft Store.
The game will be playable on Xbox Series X and Series S at launch, while Xbox One players will be able to access it through Xbox Cloud Gaming. A PC version has yet to be announced.
Microsoft is also planning to bring more Rockstar titles to Xbox Cloud Gaming, including Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
With demand expected to put significant pressure on digital storefronts, both Sony and Microsoft are encouraging players to download GTA 6 ahead of launch.
Turi said: “Given the anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI, we strongly advise that everyone who is hoping to play on launch day to preload the game as soon as possible.”
GTA 6 is expected to target 30fps across all consoles, including Xbox Series S, while the PlayStation 5 version will support DualSense haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, integrated speakers and Tempest 3D Audio.
Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Grand Theft Auto VI is most pre-ordered game in history of both PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store
