**Source update — 2026-10-08:** This report was automatically refreshed against the publisher's current evidence. The previous summary was withdrawn during the recheck.
What happened
IGN reports that according to Microsoft, the company's share of GTA 6 preorders matches its share of the console market. This statement comes after a report claimed that GTA 6 preorders were heavily skewed towards the PlayStation 5. Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball stated that Microsoft is very happy with GTA 6 preorders and expects the game to break more records throughout the fall.
Why it matters for GTA 6 players
The reported skew of GTA 6 preorders towards the PS5 may be due to Sony's partnership with Rockstar Games, which has resulted in significant marketing efforts focused on the PS5 version of the game. This partnership, combined with the console sales figures, may have an impact on the gaming industry and the upcoming launch of GTA 6 on November 19.
What remains unclear
The actual number of GTA 6 preorders for each console, as well as the exact sales figures for Xbox Series X and S, remain unclear. While Sony has announced that the PS5 has sold over 95 million units, Microsoft has not released sales figures for the Xbox Series X and S in years.
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