Observed Signal · Aug 13, 2026 · Data Release · Source: GamesIndustry.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Sensor Tower: 89% of GTA6 preorders are for ultimate edition
Sensor Tower data reveals that 89% of GTA6 preorders are for the $100 ultimate edition, a share far above the typical 10-20% premium share seen in the industry. The split is similar across Xbox (90%) and PlayStation (88.5%). The firm currently tracks 4.3 million preorders, with 77% on PlayStation and 23% on Xbox. Sensor Tower's Karl Kontus notes this premium share is unprecedented and expects it to decline as more casual players preorder closer to launch, possibly approaching a 50/50 split. He also projects potential total preorders around 25 million, which would represent roughly $2 billion in sales, immediately covering development costs.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- 89% of GTA6 preorders are for the $100 ultimate edition.
- The premium share is 90% on Xbox and 88.5% on PlayStation.
- Sensor Tower tracks 4.3 million GTA6 preorders, with 77% on PlayStation and 23% on Xbox.
- Karl Kontus, SVP at Sensor Tower, calls the 90% premium share unprecedented.
- Sensor Tower projects 25 million preorders, equating to ~$2 billion at launch.
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