It would hardly be a shock, but a reputable data tracker claims that GTA 6 has already become the most pre-ordered game of all time, eclipsing the previous record holder.
We could probably end the story there, as there’s an air of expectancy with GTA 6. Rockstar’s epic action game is already smashing it, and the game’s not even here. GTA 6 pre-sales are “Far In Excess” of Take-Two’s expectations, which is saying a lot, and a data tracker believes it’s already become the GOAT of pre-order numbers.
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GTA 6 Beats Cyberpunk 2077 Pre-Order Record?
There are some loose variables here, so bear with us. Firstly, the most pre-ordered game for a long time is claimed to be Cyberpunk 2077. GamesIndustry.biz reported that CD Projekt Red’s much-hyped title ‘racked up 8m pre-orders,’ and many believe this to be the pre-order mark to beat—but not official.
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Going on this basis, Sensor Tower‘s latest sales figures estimate GTA 6 has crossed 9.69M, which easily smashes Cyberpunk 2077’s record if true. Sensor Tower is quite a reliable source for numbers, but as with any data tracker, take any data with a pinch of salt.
The company estimates the split is a bang-on 75/25 split: 7.23 million on PlayStation and 2.46 million on XBOX. The cumulative revenue sits at just under $1 billion at $942 million.
Even if these figures aren’t completely accurate, it feels like common sense that GTA 6 will be the most pre-ordered game of all time when all is said and done. Clearing a billion dollars in pre-sales feels inevitable, especially with most gamers buying the Ultimate Edition, and FOMO is going to kick in hard in the final few days before launch, surely prompting more last-minute pre-orders.
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Once the game is out, rereleases and other factors will only keep the money rolling in, and Take-Two’s CEO says a GTA 6 disc release and PC version update would have to come from Rockstar, both of which would drive sales.
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