Grand Theft Auto VI is already being talked about like one of the biggest entertainment launches in history, and a new report has only added more fuel to the hype.
According to unconfirmed media reports circulating online, GTA 6 has allegedly surpassed 39 million pre-orders and generated close to $3 billion in revenue before the game has even officially launched. If accurate, the numbers would represent a massive early win for Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive.
However, the reported figures have not been officially confirmed by Rockstar or Take-Two. Because of that, the 39 million pre-order claim should be treated as an early report rather than a verified sales total.
Still, the conversation around the numbers shows just how much anticipation surrounds the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise. GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The base version of the game is priced at $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition is priced at $99.99.
The game marks the first new mainline Grand Theft Auto release since GTA V, which originally arrived in 2013 and became one of the best-selling video games of all time. With more than a decade between major releases, fan demand for GTA 6 has been building for years.
The new game returns players to Vice City and the larger fictional state of Leonida, with a story centered on main characters Jason and Lucia. Rockstar has released trailers, screenshots and promotional material, but fans are still waiting for a deeper look at full gameplay.
Even without a complete gameplay breakdown, the franchise’s reputation appears to be driving enormous interest. Analysts have long predicted that GTA 6 could generate billions in sales, especially during its launch window.
If the reported pre-order numbers are close to accurate, GTA 6 could be on track to break records across gaming and entertainment. It would also show the power of a franchise that continues to dominate pop culture more than ten years after its last major release.
For now, fans should wait for official sales data before treating the $3 billion figure as confirmed. But whether the exact number is proven or not, one thing is clear: GTA 6 is already one of the most anticipated releases of the decade.