GTA VI Pre-Orders Soar Despite Performance Concerns

The recent extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) has sparked intense excitement among gamers, leading to a significant surge in pre-orders for the highly anticipated game. The 26-minute Netflix exclusive look, which premiered on August 28th, drew millions of viewers worldwide, causing server crashes in some regions.

According to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the GTA VI content generated a 50% increase in Thursday viewership on Netflix through mobile devices and a 125% increase in website traffic in the US alone. The pre-orders for the game had already surpassed 4.5 million copies prior to the event, with over 90% of those being the more expensive Ultimate Edition.

However, concerns have been raised about the potential performance issues on the base PS5 console, particularly with dense crowds and rich landscapes, which may struggle to meet the game's demands. The extended look has been criticized for presenting a 'rosy picture' that may not be representative of day one, similar to what happened with Cyberpunk 2077.

Cyberleek's leaks have also become less relevant following the Netflix exclusive, as their mysterious hacker group has gone silent and their crypto meme currency appears to have lost its value. Experts estimate that the group generated around $250,000 from their leak stunt before ceasing activity.