GTA 6 PlayStation Store Months Before Release
The unprecedented hype for Grand Theft Auto VI continues to break records even before the game’s release. New data reveals that Rockstar’s upcoming title has maintained a permanent position in the PlayStation Store’s top five trending games since it was listed earlier this year, consistently outperforming major new releases despite being over seven months from launch.
The remarkable trend was highlighted by a screenshot shared on the GTA 6 subreddit, showing the game standing alongside recently released titles like Ghost of Yōtei, EA Sports FC 26, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in the PlayStation Store’s trending section. What makes this achievement extraordinary is that while these other games are either newly available or about to launch, GTA 6 won’t release until May 26, 2026—yet it continues to capture player attention and wishlist additions at an unprecedented rate.
This sustained popularity demonstrates the massive organic interest in the game, driven largely by just two cinematic trailers released so far. Fans have been actively engaging with the store page, adding the title to their wishlists and following its development despite the lack of traditional marketing campaigns or gameplay reveals.
The community’s reaction to this trend reflects both excitement and awareness of the game’s potential impact. “Can’t imagine how much money they’ll make once pre-orders are available,” commented one Reddit user, while another predicted, “It will crash PSN when it comes out.” Some fans even speculate that Rockstar might scale back marketing efforts since the game essentially markets itself through sheer anticipation.
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The trending status provides valuable insight into consumer behavior, showing that major franchise releases can generate sustained interest years in advance. As the gaming world waits for the expected gameplay trailer and pre-order announcement, GTA 6’s store performance suggests that its eventual launch could break digital sales records and potentially strain platform servers due to overwhelming demand.