Grand Theft Auto 6 pre‑order sales could drive $5.2 billion launch‑week revenue

Rockstar Games' upcoming title Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Newzoo data shows digital pre‑orders in the United States and the five largest European markets (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) generated about $180 million in the final week of June, which extrapolates to roughly $260 million worldwide for the opening week.

Based on that base, Newzoo projects GTA VI could earn between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion in its first week of sales, corresponding to 37 million‑51 million copies at an average price of $88. The pre‑order campaign is described as the strongest ever recorded for a video‑game sequel.

Rockstar will release the game at a standard price of $80, with an $100 Ultimate Edition, while some analysts argue the title merits a $200 price tag. The PC version will not launch alongside consoles; former Rockstar producer John Ricchio explained the studio develops for consoles first to work within fixed hardware constraints, adding a PC port later when resources allow.

The hype surrounding GTA VI has generated worldwide attention, with fans awaiting further trailers and gameplay details as the November release approaches.