how many copies of gta 6 have been sold

Ahead of its official November 19, 2026 release, has sold an estimated 11.27 million copies via digital pre-orders, generating roughly $1.09 billion in gross revenue, according to market research firm Sensor Tower. While publisher Take-Two Interactive has not yet released official sales figures, CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that pre-orders are tracking well ahead of initial expectations. [1, 2, 3]

Pre-Order Breakdown & Milestones

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• Platform Split. PlayStation 5 accounts for 75% of all pre-orders, while Xbox Series X|S makes up the remaining 25%. [2, 3]
• Edition Preference. Nearly 89% of early buyers opted for the $100 Ultimate Edition over the $80 Standard Edition. [4, 5]
• Preload Surge. Sales accelerated significantly after digital preloading opened on November 10, allowing players to download the roughly 212 GB file ahead of launch. [2, 6]
• Record-Breaking Pace. With over 11 million pre-purchases, GTA 6 has already surpassed Cyberpunk 2077’s previous record of 8 million pre-orders and eclipsed Grand Theft Auto V’s 7 million pre-orders. [1, 2, 3, 5]

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Comparison to Grand Theft Auto V

Analysts at firms like Newzoo project GTA 6 could reach between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion in cumulative sales by the end of its launch week. Here is how its pre-launch numbers compare to its predecessor: [1, 2, 3, 7]

| Metric | Grand Theft Auto VI (Pre-Launch) | Grand Theft Auto V (2013–Present) |

| Pre-Orders Sold | 11.27 million (estimated) | 7 million |

| Pre-Launch Revenue | $1.09 billion (estimated) | N/A ($815.7 million in first 24 hours) |

| Lifetime Copies Sold | Not yet released (Launches Nov. 19, 2026) | 235 million |