GTA VI pre-orders spark fierce PS5 vs. Xbox rivalry ahead of November launch

GTA VI has become one of the most anticipated video games in years. Pre-orders for the title opened on 25 June, ahead of its planned release on 19 November. Sony and Rockstar have now formed a marketing partnership, promoting the game as playing best on PS5. IGN recently reported that its readers pre-ordered the PlayStation 5 version of GTA VI at an 8-to-1 ratio over the Xbox Series version. The data comes from the site’s own affiliate link tracking and does not represent the wider gaming community.

Microsoft responded by stating the figures do not reflect actual pre-order numbers. The company claimed it has seen record orders for the game on its platform. Sony’s PS5 has outsold Xbox Series consoles globally, with over 93 million units sold compared to an estimated 35 million for Xbox. The marketing deal between Sony and Rockstar highlights the PS5’s dominance in console sales. IGN’s data and Microsoft’s response show differing perspectives on pre-order trends. The game remains one of the most closely watched releases of the year.