Grand Theft Auto VI shatters pre‑order record with $260 million in first week
Rockstar Games' upcoming open‑world title Grand Theft Auto VI, scheduled for release on 19 November 2026, has generated a historic $260 million in digital pre‑orders during its first week, according to analysis firm Newzoo. The figure, compiled from the United States and key European markets, exceeds the launch revenue of GTA V and positions the game as one of the most valuable entertainment releases ever.
The launch price is €80 for the standard edition and €100 for the Ultimate edition, both sold as download codes. Pre‑orders opened on 25 June, but Rockstar has not yet released a third trailer; the most recent official video dates to May 2025. Speculation links a possible new trailer to the company's August 7 earnings call and the post‑World‑Cup media window.
Community discussion on Reddit and other forums centers on the expected length of the single‑player story, with comparisons to GTA 5’s ~30‑hour campaign and Red Dead Redemption 2’s 45‑hour experience. Fans also debate new gameplay features such as dynamic traffic in the fictional state of Leonida, the possibility of a separate GTA Online mode indicated by Xbox file listings, and the desire for enterable interior spaces like supermarkets. An ex‑Rockstar developer noted that content cut from GTA 5 might be reused, though technical differences could limit such transfers.