What happened
Microsoft has responded to a report claiming that GTA 6 preorders are heavily skewed towards the PlayStation 5, with Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball stating that the company is very happy with the preorder numbers and that they match Xbox's share of the console market. This comes after a report by The Verge's Tom Warren suggested that the PS5's dominance over GTA 6 preorders was causing concern for Xbox as a platform. However, Ball's statement contradicts this, indicating that Xbox is performing as expected in terms of GTA 6 preorders.
Why it matters for GTA 6 players
The preorder numbers for GTA 6 are an important indicator of the game's potential success and the relative performance of the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S consoles. The fact that Xbox's preorder numbers match their share of the console market suggests that the company is performing as expected, despite concerns raised by earlier reports.
What is confirmed
GTA 6 is launching on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. Xbox's preorder numbers for GTA 6 match their share of the console market, according to Microsoft's internal data.
What remains unclear
The exact number of GTA 6 preorders for each console, as well as the overall sales figures for Xbox Series X and S, which have not been publicly announced by Microsoft in years. The impact of Sony's partnership with Rockstar Games on GTA 6 preorders is also still unclear, although it is likely a significant factor.
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