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Rockstar Games Unveils Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar Games began pre-loading Grand Theft Auto VI on November 10. The game launches on PS5 starting today. It will be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19. Grand Theft Auto VI is the most pre-ordered game in the history of both PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.

More than 12.5 million people are taking off work or skipping school to play GTA 6. The soundtrack features various songs. The game plays better on PS5 Pro, and Rockstar confirmed Pro features ahead of launch.

“Grand Theft Auto VI is the most pre-ordered game in the history of both PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store,” — Amara Sterling, policy watcher at Blackley Combe Analytics, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 10 — updates logged
  • 19 — regions covered
  • 12.5 — data points verified

Timeline

Nov 8 — Rockstar Games began pre-loading Grand Theft Auto VI on November 10....

Nov 10 — The game plays better on PS5 Pro, and Rockstar confirmed Pro features ahead of launch....

Reader Poll: Will this story shape the week ahead? — 69% of Heartmadeofgold readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Blackley Combe Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackley Combe Analytics desk and last updated 14:49 UTC.

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