A recent study predicts that GTA 6 could become one of the most lucrative video games in history, with Rockstar’s open world set to lead the industry for years. According to the Financial Times, the game’s first-year revenue might exceed $3 billion, double that of GTA 5 in 2013.

GTA 6 is not just the most eagerly awaited video game of recent years—it’s also positioned to become the biggest entertainment phenomenon of 2025. Rockstar Games’ latest installment is expected to shatter records with a groundbreaking release that could redefine the cultural and financial landscape of gaming, even as the industry faces challenges like layoffs and studio closures.

Scheduled for release in fall 2025 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, GTA 6 is predicted to set all-time sales records. According to estimates by DFC Intelligence (published in the Financial Times), the game could rake in $1 billion in pre-orders alone and generate over $3.2 billion in its first year, surpassing GTA 5‘s earnings by a wide margin.

How GTA 6 Will Impact the Industry

The anticipation surrounding GTA 6 has already caused many other games slated for 2025 to push back their release dates to avoid clashing with Rockstar’s launch. However, the game’s release will also provide a significant boost to the industry by driving sales of Xbox Series X|S and PS5 consoles globally, bringing new users to the current generation of hardware. Such a high-profile launch could benefit the gaming sector by spurring interest and investment in new titles and subscription services.

The massive development costs associated with GTA 6, rumored to reach $2 billion, make it a rare gem in the gaming world. “Projects of this scale don’t come around often, not even every console generation. This might be the last grand venture of this business model. It could represent the final big gamble for this way of doing business.” For now, all we can do is wait, as Take-Two’s CEO assures us that GTA 6 will be “extraordinary” and “worth the wait.”

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