GTA 6 has claimed the number one spot on the PlayStation Store in every country worldwide, surpassing EA Sports FC 26 even before its official release.
The latest release from Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto VI or GTA 6, is making waves on the PlayStation Store. Since pre-orders opened on 25 June 2026, it rose to number one on the best-selling charts in nearly every country worldwide within just five days, covering major markets like the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and almost every European country.
This trend was first noted by users on the ResetEra forum, who compiled data on best-selling games on the PlayStation Store across all countries where Sony’s digital store operates, revealing thatGTA 6holds the top spot for pre-orders, overtaking long-time favorites such as EA Sports FC 26, eFootball, and Fortnite.
However, neither Sony nor Rockstar Games have disclosed the actual pre-order numbers; all that is known is that no other game currently compares to GTA 6 in ranking.
Gaming media outlet Push Square also confirmed GTA 6’s strong performance, noting that even in smaller markets like Denmark, Indonesia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, and Hong Kong, GTA 6 firmly holds the number one position.
Another interesting detail is that in nearly every market where GTA 6 ranks first, the best-selling version is the Ultimate Edition, priced as high as $99.99.
Clearly, the high revenue generated by the most expensive version of GTA 6 reflects a massive volume of pre-orders behind it.
A key factor driving digital sales is Rockstar Games’ decision not to include physical discs in retail boxes, offering only download codes. Since both formats are priced the same and have no resale value, many players prefer to buy directly through the PlayStation Store.
Industry observers believe this decision aims to prevent game data leaks before release and to eliminate issues related to the secondhand game market.
However, some countries such as Kuwait and Taiwan do not currently offer the game for purchase in stores, representing exceptions to the otherwise consistent global trend.
Amid this hot pre-order surge, there is also activity inside Rockstar Games’ studio, where employees are pushing for official union recognition.
This movement follows layoffs in 2025, which union supporters view as retaliation against union organizing efforts.
Rockstar Games maintains that the layoffs were due to serious misconduct. Despite the complexities, employee demands continue, with leaders stating their bargaining position is now even stronger than before the layoffs. This internal situation appears to have no impact on consumer demand.
The results are unsurprising given that Grand Theft Auto VI is considered one of the most anticipated games in gaming history. This pre-order phase serves as proof of the enormous global interest. Some analysts even predict GTA 6 could become the fastest-selling game ever upon release, potentially holding that record for a long time, even though there are still about five months before its official launch and fans have yet to see any actual gameplay footage.
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on 19 November 2026 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms.
Source:IXBT Games,PushSquare,Games.GG