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GTA 6 Digital Preorders Pace 148% Ahead of Modern Warfare 2
GTA 6 preorders are pacing 148% ahead of Modern Warfare 2 at a comparable point before launch, according to Sensor Tower.
The comparison covers digital preorders in the United States, not boxed games or sales worldwide.
Sensor Tower compared the game with major releases including Diablo 4, Hogwarts Legacy and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Its estimates differ: one account puts GTA 6 preorders at 6.08 million by October 13, while another gives a figure above 6.45 million.
PlayStation accounts for 74% of preorders, with Xbox making up the other 26%.
The game is due out on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
More preorders may come in the final week before launch, and a PC version could follow in early 2027.
Sensor Tower data shows GTA 6 digital preorders in the United States are pacing 148% ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 over a comparable period before launch.
The comparison covers digital preorders only and does not include boxed releases.
Sensor Tower estimates differ by report: GamesIndustry.biz said 6.08 million preorders by October 13, while GameSpot cited a tracker showing more than 6.45 million copies sold.
Sensor Tower said 74% of preorders were for PlayStation and 26% for Xbox.
GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Who
- Rockstar’s GTA 6 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, as compared in Sensor Tower’s analysis.
- What
- GTA 6 digital preorders are pacing 148% ahead of Modern Warfare 2 over a comparable pre-release period.
- When
- The reports were published on October 20, 2026. One estimate counts preorders as of October 13.
- Where
- The comparison covers digital preorders in the United States.
- Why
- Not stated
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Sensor Tower estimated that GTA 6 had been preordered 6.08 million times, generating an estimated $594 million in revenue.
GamesIndustry.biz and GameSpot reported Sensor Tower’s comparison showing GTA 6 preorders pacing 148% ahead of Modern Warfare 2.
GTA 6 is scheduled to launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Preorder lead
- 148% ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 over a comparable pre-release period
- Market covered
- Digital preorders in the United States
- Preorders by October 13
- 6.08 million, according to Sensor Tower as reported by GamesIndustry.biz
- Preorder platform split
- 74% PlayStation; 26% Xbox
- Scheduled launch
- November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S