GTA 6 crosses $1B in pre-order revenue ahead of launch
What's the story
Rockstar Games's highly-anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), has already raked in over $1 billion in pre-order revenue. The action-adventure game has broken records on both the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. According to estimates from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, more than 10 million copies of the game have been pre-ordered across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
Launch specifics
The game will run at 30fps
GTA 6 is set to launch on November 19. Rockstar Games has already started offering digital pre-loading for those who have pre-ordered the game.
Buyers of physical editions can use their codes to download the game once they receive them.
The developer has confirmed that the game will run at 30fps on current-generation consoles, with new features like PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and ray-traced shadows for the PS5 Pro version.
Streaming access
It will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming
Microsoft has confirmed that GTA 6 will be available on Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S from November 19 at 1:00am ET.
However, players will have to stream the game instead of downloading it. The gameplay will be cloud-streamed with Xbox Series S graphics settings.
Microsoft also announced that cloud gaming playtime can be purchased individually from November 11 without a Game Pass subscription in supported markets.
Work impact
Workers plan to take day off to play GTA 6
The release of GTA 6 is already affecting workplace leave plans.
A report by HR software company BambooHR found that time-off requests for November 19 are nearly 13% higher than comparable dates in 2024 and 2025.
The study also revealed that 18% of surveyed salaried US workers plan to take the day off on launch day to play GTA 6.
Corporate reactions
Logitech offers day off to employees
In response to the excitement around GTA 6, Logitech has offered its employees a day off to play any game of their choice. Its gaming division will also stream from its San Jose headquarters on launch day.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced a 10-year strategic partnership with Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company.
More Rockstar Games titles are expected to come on Xbox Cloud Gaming in the coming months.