GTA 6: Take-Two Is About to Own Two of the Best-Selling Games of 2026 (NBA 2K27 + GTA 6)
Circana ranks Take-Two's NBA 2K27 as the best-selling US game of 2026 so far — and analysts expect GTA 6, also from Take-Two, to take over after November 19.
Take-Two Interactive is having the kind of year most publishers only dream about: its basketball sim NBA 2K27 is the best-selling game in the US so far in 2026, and the company is about to knock that very title off the top spot with another game it also owns — GTA 6.
NBA 2K27 leads Circana's ranking
According to Circana's US dollar-sales tracking (physical and full-game digital copies), NBA 2K27 overtook Resident Evil Requiem to lead the year-to-date chart through early October — before GTA 6 arrives on November 19, 2026.
GTA 6 hasn't even launched — and it's already the favorite
GTA 6 isn't on the year-to-date list simply because it hasn't shipped yet, but it's widely expected to take the top spot almost immediately after launch. The game's preorders already sit near 7 million digital copies, worth an estimated $630 million by late October, according to Circana's own purchase-intent data.
Same company, both ends of the podium
The detail that stands out is that both the current champion and its likely successor belong to the same company: Take-Two owns NBA 2K27 through its 2K label and GTA 6 through Rockstar Games — so whatever happens at the top, the publisher keeps the number one spot in the family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NBA 2K27 really the best-selling game of 2026 in the US?
Yes, according to Circana's US dollar-sales ranking through early October 2026 — before GTA 6's launch.
When is GTA 6 expected to take the top spot?
Analysts expect it to happen quickly after launch, set for November 19, 2026, given the preorder volume already recorded.
Have GTA 6's review scores come out yet?
No — the review embargo is expected to lift only on November 18, 2026, one day before launch.
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