Rockstar Games confirmed that the digital pre‑load for Grand Theft Auto VI will open on Tuesday, 10 November, moving the start date forward by two days. The pre‑load will be available on PlayStation 5 at midnight local time and on Xbox Series X|S at 12:00 AM GMT, with the full install size expected to reach up to 212 GB depending on the platform. The game will remain locked until its official launch at midnight local time on 19 November 2026.

Pre‑order numbers near record level

According to analytics firm Sensor Tower, GTA VI has accumulated an estimated 7.71 million digital pre‑orders, generating about $751 million in revenue. The count includes only pre‑orders on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and excludes physical copies. PlayStation 5 accounts for roughly 74 % of the pre‑orders (5.74 million), while Xbox Series X|S represents the remaining 26 % (1.97 million). The title added roughly 790 000 pre‑orders in the past week, narrowing the gap to Cyberpunk 2077’s all‑time pre‑order record of 8 million copies.

Launch timeline and editions

GTA VI will launch on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a midnight local‑time release that gives early access to regions such as New Zealand. No PC version has been announced. The Standard Edition retails for $79.99, while the Ultimate Edition is priced at $99.99 and includes premium vehicles, weapons, apparel and story‑related content. All digital pre‑orders placed before 20 November receive the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free month of GTA+.

Take‑Two’s earnings outlook and marketing push

Take‑Two Interactive will report its fiscal second‑quarter results on 9 November, covering the period that ended 30 September and therefore not reflecting GTA VI sales. In its fiscal 2026 release, the company projected net bookings of $8.0‑$8.2 billion for fiscal 2027, citing the upcoming GTA VI launch as a primary growth catalyst. CEO Strauss Zelnick said the November 19 launch is expected to “establish new record levels of operating performance.”

The marketing campaign has extended into live events, with Miami’s E11EVEN nightclub transforming into the game’s fictional club NINE1NINE on 6 November, featuring a performance by Flo Rida. A second event, The Vault, is scheduled for 22 November at Club Space.

What to watch next

Investors will be monitoring Take‑Two’s November earnings release for any guidance related to GTA VI’s impact on revenue. Analysts will also watch the final pre‑order tally as the launch date approaches, particularly whether the title surpasses Cyberpunk 2077’s record. Finally, the performance of the game’s post‑launch services, such as GTA+, could influence Take‑Two’s longer‑term earnings outlook.