GTA 6 Has Sold Almost 8 Million Copies So Far, And PS5 Is Dominating The Split (Of Course)
Grand Theft Auto 6 is demonstrating unprecedented pre-launch sales momentum, with market research firm Sensor Tower reporting approximately 7.71 million units sold through preorders just two weeks before its November 19 release. This early success translates to an estimated $751 million in gross revenue, positioning the game as one of the most commercially successful releases ever.
The sales data reveals a stark platform division, with PlayStation 5 dominating the preorder market. PS5 accounts for 5.74 million of the 7.71 million total units sold (74%), generating $559 million in revenue. Xbox Series X|S trails significantly with 1.97 million units (26%) and $192 million in revenue. This three-to-one sales ratio underscores PS5’s continued dominance in the current console generation.
The massive preorder figures reflect intense anticipation surrounding Rockstar Games’ latest entry in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, which has generated substantial cultural buzz ahead of launch. Both Sony and Microsoft benefit from the game’s success through platform fees, which account for approximately 30% of all revenue generated through their respective digital storefronts. The game’s massive scale—requiring substantial storage space and generating significant download traffic—has already become a talking point among players preparing for release.
With nearly 8 million copies already sold before players can access the game, GTA 6 is on track to become a defining commercial success of this console generation.