GTA 6 launch interest high in US, analyst says
An analyst estimate reported by GamesRadar+ on 28 October 2026 says nearly one in three US gamers plan to buy GTA 6 at launch. Rockstar and Take-Two have not confirmed the figure, so it stays a rumour.
How many US gamers plan to buy GTA 6?
GamesRadar+ reported on 28 October 2026 that an analyst estimate puts launch interest at nearly one in three US gamers. The outlet described the release as a rare cultural and commercial moment.
That number comes from an analyst, not from Rockstar or Take-Two. Treat it as an estimate rather than a confirmed sales figure. Rockstar hasn't commented on it.
Why is launch interest so high?
The report points to the long gap since Grand Theft Auto 5, which players have been waiting 13 years to see followed up. That wait is part of why the estimate is so high.
GTA 6 is due on 19 November 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC version has been announced.
What does this mean for launch day?
If the estimate holds, demand on console could be heavy from day one. It is still an analyst view, and Rockstar hasn't confirmed any sales expectations.
We'll only know the real picture once the game is out and official figures appear.
What we're still waiting on
- Rockstar or Take-Two comment on the analyst estimate
- Official pre-order or sales figures
- Any PC version announcement
Sources
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