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GTA 6 Pre-Orders Hit 6.45 Million, 148% Ahead of Modern Warfare 2
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Current status
- Current status: New Sensor Tower estimate, published around October 20.
- Last verified: October 21, 2026.
- Sources checked: TechPowerUp, GameSpot, Sensor Tower's GTA VI sales tracker.
- What is confirmed: nothing official. All figures are Sensor Tower estimates of digital copies.
- What is not confirmed yet: Take-Two's own numbers. Its next earnings date is November 9.
The latest numbers
Reported (TechPowerUp, Sensor Tower estimates):
| Measure | Oct 13 | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Digital pre-orders worldwide | 6.08 million | 6.45 million |
| Revenue (net of returns) | $594 million | ~$630 million |
| PlayStation | ~4.80M copies, $468M (74%) | |
| Xbox | ~1.66M copies, $162M |
That's about 370,000 more pre-orders in roughly a week. TechPowerUp notes Sensor Tower changed its estimation model on October 5, so older figures aren't a perfect comparison.
148% ahead of Modern Warfare 2
Reported (GameSpot, citing GamesIndustry.biz): Sensor Tower compared GTA 6 with big launches from the past six years, including Modern Warfare 2 (2022), Diablo 4, Hogwarts Legacy and Marvel's Spider-Man. MW2 was the strongest of those, and GTA 6 is pacing 148% ahead of it over a comparable period. That's US digital only.
Reported (GameSpot): Sensor Tower expects most pre-orders to come in the final week, and said total pre-purchases could reach 25 million.
Editions and platforms
Reported: TechPowerUp says Sensor Tower finds "the vast majority" went for the $99.99 Ultimate Edition. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said in August that pre-orders were skewing toward the premium edition.
Reported (GameSpot): Xbox says it's very happy with its GTA 6 pre-order numbers.
Analysis: GameSpot points out the PS5 has sold much better than Xbox Series X|S, so the split isn't a surprise. Compare editions in our Standard vs Ultimate guide.
Confirmed vs rumored: GTA 6 pre-orders
| Claim | Status |
|---|---|
| ~6.45 million digital pre-orders | Reported (Sensor Tower estimate) |
| ~$630 million revenue | Reported (estimate) |
| PlayStation 74% share | Reported (estimate) |
| 148% ahead of MW2 in the US | Reported (estimate, US digital only) |
| Could reach 25 million pre-purchases | Analysis (Sensor Tower projection) |
| Official Take-Two pre-order figure | Not released |
The bottom line
GTA 6 keeps adding hundreds of thousands of pre-orders a week, and it's already the biggest pre-launch Sensor Tower has tracked in six years. These are outside estimates of digital sales only.
Sources checked
- TechPowerUp: GTA 6 digital pre-orders climb to 6.45 million
- GameSpot: GTA 6 is 148% ahead
- Sensor Tower: GTA VI sales tracker
Update log: 2026-10-21: Published.
Frequently asked questions
- How many GTA 6 pre-orders are there?
- Sensor Tower estimates about 6.45 million digital pre-orders worth roughly $630 million. Take-Two hasn't released a figure.
- Is GTA 6 selling better on PS5 or Xbox?
- PS5, by Sensor Tower's estimate: about 74% of digital pre-orders.
- How does GTA 6 compare to Call of Duty?
- In the US, Sensor Tower says GTA 6's digital pre-orders are pacing 148% ahead of Modern Warfare 2 (2022).
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