Netflix GTA 6 Reveal Triggers Record Pre-Order Surge Focused on PS5

Sensor Tower estimates GTA 6 pre-orders jumped 436% on Aug. 27—the day of Netflix’s gameplay showcase—producing a 2-day increase of 572% versus the 30‑day average. PS5 pre-orders surged 606% that day, with Xbox Series X|S up 127%. Global pre-orders total about 4.86 million, worth roughly $476 million, and PS buyers account for about 77% of that. Take-Two hasn’t released exact numbers, but demand for the Ultimate Edition is high, and analysts expect the distribution between editions may shift as launch approaches.