Grand Theft Auto VI appears to be edging closer to opening pre-orders after two title IDs for the game were discovered in the PlayStation Store's backend database on March 1, 2026. The IDs — PPSA01547_00 and PPSA29660_00 — were surfaced by X account PlayStation Game Size, an account with a documented track record of identifying backend store changes before official announcements.
The discovery arrives alongside a separate report that Take-Two Interactive has privately reassured both Sony and Microsoft that GTA VI will ship on its November 19, 2026 release date — no further delays. The assurance was reported by industry insider Millie A on X on February 25, 2026, following Take-Two's own public reaffirmation of the date during its Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings call.
PlayStation Store Backend Listing: What Was Found
On March 1, 2026, PlayStation Game Size — an X account specialising in monitoring changes to Sony's backend infrastructure — posted that two GTA VI title IDs had been added to the PlayStation database:
| Title ID | Platform | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| PPSA01547_00 | PlayStation 5 | March 1, 2026 |
| PPSA29660_00 | PlayStation 5 | March 1, 2026 |
PlayStation Game Size wrote on X: “Grand Theft Auto VI title IDs have been added to the PlayStation database. I expect we'll see something about the game soon, probably the start of pre-orders.”
Two separate title IDs typically correspond to different editions — such as a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe or Special Edition. Retailers have not yet confirmed GTA VI edition pricing or bonus content, though Rockstar is expected to offer at minimum a standard and a premium pre-order tier consistent with prior releases.
Take-Two Assures Sony and Microsoft: November 19 Is Locked
Separately, industry insider Millie A posted on X on February 25, 2026, that Take-Two Interactive had directly notified both Sony and Microsoft that GTA VI will ship on its November 19, 2026 release date. The report claimed the communication was intended to give platform holders confidence for their own internal planning and marketing commitments.
The assurance aligns with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's public statements during the company's Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings call, where he described the November 19 date as “firmly committed” and said the development team at Rockstar Games was in a final polish and certification phase. Take-Two shares rose approximately 4% on the day of the earnings call.
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PlayStation Store Backend Title IDs Discovered
PlayStation Game Size identifies PPSA01547_00 and PPSA29660_00 added to the PS Store database — two separate title IDs consistent with a standard and deluxe edition listing.
Pre-Orders Open
Analysts and industry watchers expect Rockstar and Take-Two to officially open pre-orders via PlayStation Store, Xbox, and PC storefronts in the near term following the backend appearance.
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What to Expect Next
The appearance of title IDs in the PlayStation Store backend typically precedes a live storefront listing by days to weeks. If the pattern holds, Rockstar and Take-Two are likely to announce pre-order details — including edition pricing, bonuses, and a possible second gameplay trailer — in the coming days or weeks ahead of the November 19 launch.
Rockstar has not released a second major GTA VI trailer since Trailer 1 in December 2023. A pre-order announcement would logically arrive alongside or shortly after a new trailer to maximise conversion. No Xbox-specific backend listings have been reported as of March 2, 2026, though Xbox pre-orders are expected to open simultaneously with PlayStation.