This past Christmas, Grand Theft Auto enthusiasts probably felt a bit of a letdown. Despite the swirl of rumors, GTA 6 didn’t unveil any new trailers, screenshots, or updates. But now that 2025 is here, the anticipation is set to pay off with GTA 6 potentially finding its way into your consoles within the next year. We’re nearing the finish line, and when that release date finally pops up on your calendar, it’ll be a huge occasion. Some savvy industry analysts are predicting that Rockstar Games and Take-Two could amass over a billion dollars in revenue even before the game officially hits the shelves.
Among the slate of PC games lined up for 2025, GTA 6 stands out as the undeniable giant. The wild speculations, a jaw-dropping reveal trailer, and the flood of comments on every Rockstar post these days are clear indicators of the buzz surrounding it. Much like its predecessor, it’s set to break records with one of the most monumental launches ever. Pre-release anticipation is so intense that the game is expected to pull in staggering pre-order sales even before the launch date is announced.
DFC Intelligence, a group of industry experts, estimates that the pre-orders for GTA 6 could surpass a billion dollars. The eagerness for the franchise to revisit Vice City is palpable. For context, GTA 5 raked in about $800 million in its first day, including pre-orders, and surpassed the billion-dollar mark within three days. If DFC Intelligence’s forecasts are accurate, GTA 6 would make this milestone without players even stepping into the world of Leonida.
The same analysts, as mentioned in a Financial Times article, project that GTA 6 will generate $3.2 billion within its inaugural year.
In the article, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick spoke about the enormous hype surrounding GTA 6. “I never claim victory before it occurs,” he remarked. “But I believe Rockstar Games will once again deliver something truly phenomenal… The anticipation is certainly sky-high.”
Despite a tough 2024 for the industry, marked by widespread developer layoffs and a slowdown in growth, Zelnick is confident that GTA 6 will reignite momentum. “The [games] industry, frankly led by us, has an amazing release schedule coming in 2025 and beyond. A hit from one company tends to lift the entire sector,” he states. Alongside GTA 6, blockbuster titles like Civilization 7, Monster Hunter Wilds, Elden Ring Nightreign, Avowed, and Borderlands 4 are set to launch this year. While these titles are poised to impress and perform well commercially, they will likely find themselves in the shadow of GTA 6’s impending release.
Until Rockstar and Take-Two drop some official updates, be sure to dive into all the GTA 6 details gathered so far on GTA Db. You might also want to explore some fantastic open-world and crime games to keep that adrenaline pumping.
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