GTA 6 Online October 21, 2026 Kai Mercer
With November 19 locked in, Grand Theft Auto 6 is already setting records before a single copy has shipped. US digital preorders are reportedly tracking at 148% of Modern Warfare 2's pace, the benchmark most analysts use for a blockbuster launch.
That number matters because MW2 was itself a record-breaker. Clearing it by this margin suggests GTA 6 could have the largest opening week in entertainment history, not just in games.
Our take: expect servers and storefronts to buckle on day one. If you're planning to jump into Online early, getting your character set up and your bankroll sorted fast will save you a lot of grind.