GTA 6 news · 10 November 2026

GTA 6 sets pre-order records on PlayStation and Xbox

Sony and Microsoft have both confirmed that GTA 6 is the most pre-ordered game in the history of the PlayStation Store and the Xbox store. The record news came on 10 November 2026, alongside word that players can preload the game ahead of its November 19 release.

What did Sony and Microsoft say about GTA 6 pre-orders?

On 10 November 2026, Sony said GTA 6 is now the most pre-ordered game in PlayStation Store history. The same day, Microsoft confirmed the game holds the same record on the Xbox store.

Neither company said which game GTA 6 overtook to take the record. GameSpot noted that the previous holder on PlayStation is not known.

The news arrived as Rockstar, PlayStation and Xbox opened preloading for the game, so players who have already paid can download it before launch.

When can I preload GTA 6?

Preloading began on 10 November 2026 on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as set out by Rockstar, PlayStation and Xbox. That gives players just over a week to get the files in place before release.

GTA 6 launches on Thursday 19 November 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. No PC version has been announced.

Why do these pre-order records matter?

Store pre-order records are one of the few hard measures of demand before a game comes out, and both platform holders are now on the record with the same claim.

It also follows earlier signals. In September, Xbox's Matthew Ball said GTA 6 had broken Xbox records, though he did not say which ones at the time. Microsoft's statement on 10 November makes the picture clearer.