Pre-Orders for GTA 6 on PlayStation 5 Outpace Xbox Series X/S by a 6 to 1 Ratio

This week, Rockstar Games finally opened pre-orders for the most anticipated video game of 2026—GTA 6. Fans have at last learned the prices for both the standard and Ultimate editions, along with their contents and pre-order bonuses. Now, preliminary statistics have emerged showing which platform is the most popular for purchasing the game.

According to IGN, citing its internal reports, the majority of players are pre-ordering GTA 6 on the PlayStation 5, which is hardly surprising. What's more interesting is that the ratio compared to Xbox Series X/S is quite significant—6 to 1. This is undoubtedly influenced by Rockstar Games' exclusive agreement with Sony; the Japanese company has already published a blog stating outright that the PlayStation 5 is the best platform to play GTA 6 on and will feature some exclusive content.

However, there is another important point to consider: a potential shortage of consoles by the end of the year. According to George Osborn, who recently gave an interview to The Game Business, suppliers may not be able to deliver the required number of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles by November 2026, as issues with the supply of components are still ongoing. The highlights from Osborn’s interview you can check out below:

“We’ve been informed that because of the on-going issues around hardware component availability, we won’t be getting the units we want ahead of GTA. Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year end period.”

Although Rockstar Games does not seem likely to release a new GTA 6 trailer anytime soon, fresh details about the game have surfaced thanks to its listing on Brazilian retailer websites. Reports indicate that the open world in GTA 6 will be the largest ever seen in a Rockstar Games title. The characters Jason and Lucia will each have unique abilities, and players will be able to switch between them at any point during the game. Additionally, the social media system will play a significant role in gameplay, allowing the main characters to stay informed about events happening both within Vice City and beyond.

You can also find out everything we know about GTA 6 so far - the story, gameplay, map, open world, platforms, and more - as well as how GTA 6 is reshaping the 2026 game calendar and everything about GTA 6 pre-order details: price, bonuses, exact time, and Ultimate Edition.

Grand Theft Auto VI will release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.