GTA VI set to shatter records with $3 Billion debut
Grand Theft Auto 6 is projected to generate a staggering $3.2 billion in revenue within its first year, according to a Financial Times report based on DFC Intelligence analysis. Expected to launch in fall 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the game may surpass $1 billion in pre-orders before release, making it the biggest entertainment event of the year.
Rockstar's blockbuster sequel faces massive expectations, with development costs estimated between hundreds of millions to $2 billion. The game will likely fuel console sales and feature a GTA Online successor packed with lucrative microtransactions.
This release comes amid industry turmoil, with over 33,000 layoffs since 2022. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick remains optimistic, calling the game "phenomenal."
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Despite whispers of a delay into 2026, excitement is at an all-time high, positioning GTA 6 to redefine gaming's financial and cultural impact.
