GTA VI pre-orders "far in excess" of initial expectations at Rockstar parent Take-Two

There are 10 days left until Grand Theft Auto VI hits shelves but the long-awaited sequel is already beating expectations. 

In its fiscal report for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026 (Q2 FY27), Rockstar owner Take-Two Interactive said GTA VI pre-orders are "tracking far in excess of our initial expectations."

"We know that the numbers will speak for themselves soon enough," added the company. 

GTA VI pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026. The standard edition of GTA VI retails for $80, while the Ultimate Edition—which comes with add-ons in the form of exclusive items and locations—is priced at $100. 

Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick described the level of pre-order interest in GTA VI as "unprecedented" and expects the company to deliver a "historic year." As a result, Take-Two reiterated its outlook for FY2027 and still expects to deliver net bookings of between $8 billion to $8.2 billion.