GTA 6 Hits 9.69 Million Preorders, Sets Store Records

Grand Theft Auto VI has already sold 9.69 million units, sales tracking firm Sensor Tower reported through IGN on November 10. Sony and Microsoft confirmed that the game broke all time preorder records on their respective digital storefronts. Preloading is now live across consoles ahead of the scheduled release on November 19.

Key points

• Sensor Tower reported Grand Theft Auto VI has already sold 9.69 million preorder units.
• Sony and Microsoft confirmed all time preorder records on PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
• Console preloading is live now ahead of the scheduled release on November 19.

Storefront Preorder Records Confirmed by Sony and Microsoft

Sony confirmed on November 10 that Grand Theft Auto VI is now the most preordered game in PlayStation Store history, according to IGN. Microsoft confirmed on the same date that the game became the most preordered game in Microsoft Store history, according to GameSpot.

Sales tracking firm Sensor Tower reported that the title has already sold 9.69 million units through preorders.

Console Framerate Targets and Cloud Streaming Capabilities

IGN reported on the framerate performance targets that players will experience across console platforms.

Essentially, GTA 6 is targeting 30fps across all consoles, including Xbox Series S.

Players on Microsoft hardware have an additional option for accessing the game through remote servers. Eurogamer reported that cloud streaming for Grand Theft Auto VI is supported on Xbox consoles, but it is not supported on PC.

Console Preloading Steps and the Ten Year Take Two Agreement

For players planning to jump in on launch day, preparations begin immediately on consoles. Preloading is live now across consoles, which means players who preordered can install the title ahead of the scheduled release on November 19.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Microsoft and Take Two agreed to terms on a new ten year strategic partnership, according to GameSpot.