Grand Theft Auto VI has officially become the most preordered game in both PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store history, according to separate announcements from Sony and Microsoft on November 10, 2026. The milestone comes nine days before Rockstar Games launches GTA 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19.
Sony confirmed the PlayStation record in a new PlayStation Blog post published by Sony Interactive Entertainment content communications manager Tim Turi. Microsoft separately identified GTA 6 as the most preordered title in Microsoft Store history through an Xbox Wire announcement published the same day.
Neither platform holder disclosed the number of preorders placed, the revenue generated or which previous titles held the respective records. The announcements establish GTA 6’s position within both digital storefronts but do not independently confirm a worldwide preorder record across every platform and retailer.
The records arrive alongside the beginning of GTA 6 preloading on both consoles. Sony confirmed that it worked with Rockstar Games to make downloads available nine days before launch, allowing players to install the game ahead of its release.
Sony has specifically encouraged customers planning to play on November 19 to begin downloading early. The GTA 6 preload rollout began on November 10, with storage requirements reaching 212GB.
PlayStation has also confirmed a rolling midnight release schedule, beginning at 12:00 a.m. New Zealand Daylight Time on November 19. The game will subsequently unlock as individual countries reach midnight.
Players who purchase the code-in-box version can activate their download codes upon receiving them and begin preloading. This gives customers purchasing that edition an opportunity to install the game before launch rather than downloading it on release day.
Sony’s announcement also included a new video highlighting GTA 6’s PlayStation 5 features. The company confirmed support for DualSense adaptive triggers, haptic feedback and controller speakers, alongside Tempest 3D Audio and the console’s SSD technology.
On PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony highlighted additional graphical enhancements, including PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and ray-traced shadows.
Microsoft’s November 10 announcement similarly encouraged Xbox Series X and Series S owners to begin preinstalling the game. Xbox also confirmed that GTA 6 will be available through Xbox Cloud Gaming at launch, allowing Xbox One owners to stream the game without a native Xbox One version.
Cloud streaming is scheduled to begin at 1 a.m. Eastern Time on November 19. Microsoft states that the cloud version will use Xbox Series S graphics settings, with availability and purchasing options varying by market and device.
Separately, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a new 10-year strategic partnership with Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games’ parent company. Microsoft has not fully detailed the agreement, although Xbox confirmed plans to add Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 to Xbox Cloud Gaming in the coming months.
The official preorder records follow earlier indications of exceptionally strong demand. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently stated that GTA 6 preorders had substantially exceeded the company’s initial expectations, while declining to reveal specific sales figures.
Third-party market estimates have suggested millions of preorders across PlayStation and Xbox. However, those figures remain independent estimates rather than verified sales totals released by Sony, Microsoft, Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.
With preloading now underway, GTA 6’s next major milestone is its November 19 release. The reported November 18 review embargo remains unconfirmed by Rockstar, while the platform-specific preorder records are now officially established ahead of launch.
