GTA 6 Becomes the Most Preordered Game in PlayStation Store History

Sony has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI is now the most preordered game in PlayStation Store history. The company made the claim without publishing a number, so the size of the lead is unknown, and it has not said which previous title the game surpassed.

Even without hard figures, the statement is a strong signal of demand. Rockstar's open-world series has been one of the most anticipated releases in gaming for years, and the PlayStation Store has hosted many of the biggest launches of the past decade. Sony's wording suggests that the excitement has carried over into digital preorders, which is where a growing share of big releases now sell.

An official preload warning has also been issued, which gives players a heads-up about downloading the game before launch day. Preloads let console owners pull the large install onto their hardware in advance so they can start playing as soon as the game unlocks.

Microsoft has not made a comparable announcement for Xbox Series X and S. Without a statement from Xbox, it is unclear whether the game is selling at similar levels on that platform, or whether either company will eventually share more detailed sales data.

For now, the headline is Sony's claim itself. The company is showing confidence in the title's commercial performance, and the absence of a figure leaves room for speculation until Rockstar, Sony, or Microsoft offers more detail.