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GTA 6 Is 148% Ahead Of This Other Popular AAA Game So Far

GTA 6 launches in November, and everyone expects it to be a giant, record-breaking release. But just how big will the release be? Early signs are pointing to an enormous, unprecedented launch, and new data backs that up. Sensor Tower compiled preorder data for some of the biggest games released over the past six years, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022), Diablo 4 (2023), Hogwarts Legacy (2023), and Marvel's Spider-Man (2023). The analysis firm found, as reported by GI.biz, that GTA 6 is beating all of them, and by a very healthy margin. MW2 was the biggest of the bunch in terms of

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GameSpot reports: GTA 6 launches in November, and everyone expects it to be a giant, record-breaking release. But just how big will the release be? Early signs are pointing to an enormous, unprecedented launch, and new data backs that up. Sensor Tower compiled preorder data for some of the biggest.

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Originally reported by GameSpot. The full report is linked below.

GameSpot reports: GTA 6 launches in November, and everyone expects it to be a giant, record-breaking release. But just how big will the release be? Early signs are pointing to an enormous, unprecedented launch, and new data backs that up. Sensor Tower compiled preorder data for some of the biggest.

GameSpot reports: GTA 6 launches in November, and everyone expects it to be a giant, record-breaking release. But just how big will the release be? Early signs are pointing to an enormous, unprecedented launch, and new data backs that up. Sensor Tower compiled preorder data for some of the biggest games released over the past six years, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022), Diablo 4 (2023), Hogwarts Legacy (2023), and Marvel's Spider-Man (2023). The analysis firm found, as reported by GI.biz, that GTA.

If you're buying GTA VI, this affects what you pay and what you get. Regional prices and extra retailer bundles can still vary by store.

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Thinking of buying? Take-Two lists Standard at $79.99 US and Ultimate at $99.99 US. Orders before November 20 include the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital pre-orders include one month of GTA+, preload starts November 12, and Rockstar Store says physical boxes contain a download code rather than a disc. Check the final price and delivery at your store of choice.

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GameSpot reports: GTA 6 launches in November, and everyone expects it to be a giant, record-breaking release. But just how big will the release be? Early signs are pointing to an enormous, unprecedented launch, and new data backs that up. Sensor Tower compiled preorder data for some of the biggest.

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