‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Expected To Reel In $3.2 Billion In Its First Year
Written by djfrosty on December 31, 2024
Source: Rockstar Games / GTA 6
We still don’t know much about GTA 6. However, according to one analyst, the next installment in Rockstar Games’ iconic video game franchise will likely earn a lot of money before it even hits shelves and digital stores.
The Financial Times reports GTA 6, undoubtedly 2025’s most anticipated game, could earn a whopping $3.2 billion in its first year. According to DFC Intelligence analysts, the game could earn $1 billion in just pre-orders.
According to Yoshio Osaki of IDG Consulting, the anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 is “greater than anything” they have ever seen. We think it’s going to be one of the biggest entertainment launches in history, not just in games but for all of media.”
No kidding.
To keep the hype building, which is already at an all-time high, Take-Two Interactive’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, agreed with Osaki’s take, adding, “I think Rockstar Games will once again deliver something absolutely phenomenal.” He also tried to exhibit chill and lower expectations in the same breath, adding, “I never claim victory before it occurs, but the anticipation is high.”
Expectations Are Already Through The Roof
It might be too late. Since the first trailer premiere a year ago, expectations for GTA 6 have been through the roof. As expected, outside of “leaks,” Rockstar Games has been silent about the upcoming title, leaving gamers in limbo and thirsty for information about the video game.
The game’s release date and whether it’s still locked in for Fall 2025 have been the subject of discussion. Some believe the game will have its wig pushed back, forcing Rockstar Games to reassure fans that they can still expect to get their hands on it in 2025.
Like everyone else, we are at the mercy of Rockstar Games as we patiently wait for a new GTA 6 trailer and the game’s official release date.