GTA VI Pre-orders Reportedly Earn $1 Billion in First Hour

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) has reportedly achieved an astonishing feat, with estimates suggesting it raked in $1 billion in pre-order revenue within just one hour of sales opening. This figure, however, remains an estimation and awaits official confirmation from developer Rockstar Games and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive.

The substantial estimated earnings, if verified, would place GTA VI's initial revenue above that of this year's highest-grossing films. It also dramatically outpaces its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, which took approximately three days to reach $1 billion in sales after its 2013 launch.

Researchers and analysts are closely watching the game's performance. Professor Anthony Palomba from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business noted that the pre-order opening boosted Take-Two's stock, with some analysts projecting $1 billion in revenue within the first hour. This surge in early sales underscores the immense anticipation for GTA 6 compared to its predecessor.

Scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, GTA VI will be available at a higher price point: $79.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Despite the increased cost, the estimated pre-order revenue is considered a significant achievement. The report also suggests pre-order numbers may have exceeded 39 million copies, though official data from Take-Two is pending verification.

The game will transport players back to Vice City and the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Miami and Florida. It follows the story of Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a new-generation criminal duo often compared to Bonnie and Clyde.