Grand Theft Auto VI Becomes Most Preordered Game in PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store History

In a nutshell

• Grand Theft Auto VI has officially become the most preordered game in the history of both the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
• Sales tracking firm Sensor Tower estimates the game has already reached 9.69 million preorders, potentially making it the most preordered game of all time.
• Sony and Microsoft are urging players to preload the game ahead of its November 19 launch due to unprecedented demand.

With just days remaining before launch, Grand Theft Auto VI has already shattered records.

Sony and Microsoft have confirmed that Rockstar Games‘ long-awaited open-world blockbuster is now the most preordered game in the history of both the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store, marking yet another milestone for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment launches of all time.

Grand Theft Auto VI Sets New Preorder Records

According to Sony, demand for Grand Theft Auto VI has reached unprecedented levels. In a recent PlayStation Blog post, Sony Content Communications Manager Tim Turi revealed that the company has seen “unprecedented demand” for the upcoming title ahead of its November 19 launch.

While Sony did not provide specific preorder figures, sales tracking firm Sensor Tower estimates that Grand Theft Auto VI has already accumulated approximately 9.69 million preorders across platforms. If accurate, that figure would place it ahead of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 as the most preordered game ever.

Take-Two Interactive has also acknowledged the game’s massive momentum, stating that preorder numbers are tracking “far in excess of our initial expectations.” The publisher added that official figures will speak for themselves in the near future.

Microsoft Confirms Historic Demand

Microsoft has similarly confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is its most preordered title ever on the Microsoft Store.

The company recently announced that the game will be playable on Xbox Series X|S as well as Xbox One through Xbox Cloud Gaming, further expanding access to the highly anticipated release.

Microsoft also revealed plans to bring additional Rockstar Games titles, including Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, to Xbox Cloud Gaming in the coming months.