GTA 6 Trailers Add PlayStation Store Pre-Order Links, Leaving Xbox Out
Grand Theft Auto 6 is already shaping up to be one of the biggest video game launches in history, but the latest update to Rockstar Games’ official trailers has sparked a fresh debate among console players. The first two GTA 6 trailers now include pre-order links pointing to the PlayStation Store, while Xbox Store links are nowhere to be found.
The change has caught the attention of fans because both trailers continue to generate enormous interest, with hundreds of millions of views combined. Even though the second trailer arrived in May 2025, excitement around Rockstar’s next open-world blockbuster remains sky-high. Adding direct PlayStation Store links to these high-traffic videos could give PS5 pre-orders another major boost.
Xbox fans notice missing GTA 6 links
The absence of Xbox pre-order links has led some players to question whether GTA 6 is being promoted more aggressively for PlayStation 5, despite the game also being scheduled for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
GTA 6 is not a PS5 exclusive, but Sony’s marketing presence around the game has become increasingly visible. PlayStation ads have described Sony’s consoles as the best place to play the upcoming Rockstar title, adding to speculation that Take-Two and Sony may have a strong marketing arrangement in place.
With GTA 6 set to launch on November 19, the battle for pre-orders is already heating up. For a game expected to dominate sales charts, even small marketing advantages could translate into huge numbers.
Reports claim PS5 pre-orders are far ahead
A recent affiliate-sales report claimed that PS5 pre-orders for GTA 6 were significantly ahead of Xbox pre-orders, with one estimate suggesting a gap as large as 8 to 1. Microsoft pushed back against that claim, saying the figure did not accurately represent overall pre-order data and that Xbox was seeing strong demand for the game.
It is worth noting that affiliate sales from a single source do not provide a complete picture of global pre-orders. They only show a limited slice of consumer behavior. Still, the claim added fuel to existing concerns among Xbox fans who feel Microsoft has not done enough to promote what could be the biggest release of the console generation.
PlayStation already has a larger current-generation console base than Xbox, with estimates suggesting there are nearly three times as many PS5 consoles in players’ homes compared to Xbox Series X and Series S systems. If GTA 6 PS5 pre-orders are outperforming even that hardware advantage, it would be a major win for Sony’s marketing push.
Could Microsoft be missing a major opportunity?
Microsoft is not completely ignoring GTA 6. The Xbox Store does feature the game’s standard and premium editions, and players can still pre-order it through Microsoft’s marketplace. However, many fans believe the company should be doing more to match PlayStation’s visibility.
Given the massive hype surrounding GTA 6, stronger Xbox marketing could help reassure players and keep the platform competitive. Some Xbox supporters are already uneasy due to industry rumors about studio changes, rising prices, and shifting platform strategies. Seeing GTA 6 trailers promote only the PlayStation Store has only increased those concerns.
The situation also comes at a time when many players are waiting for Rockstar to reveal more gameplay. Fans had hoped a new gameplay-focused trailer would arrive around the opening of pre-orders on June 25, but instead Rockstar released a batch of new screenshots. The long wait for GTA 6 trailer 3 continues.
GTA 6 trailer 3 may continue the PlayStation focus
If Rockstar releases a third GTA 6 trailer before launch, fans will be watching closely to see whether it also includes only PlayStation Store pre-order links. If that happens, criticism from Xbox players is likely to grow louder.
For now, GTA 6 remains officially confirmed for both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. However, the marketing story tells a more complicated tale. With PlayStation links added to Rockstar’s most-watched trailers and no Xbox links in sight, the game is increasingly being presented in a way that feels heavily PlayStation-focused.
Whether this will meaningfully affect total sales remains to be seen. Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to sell in huge numbers across every platform where it launches. But in the race for early pre-orders, Sony appears to have the stronger spotlight, while Microsoft may need to work harder to convince players that Xbox is just as ready for Rockstar’s biggest game yet.
