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GTA 6 Projected to Generate $3.2 Billion in First Year, Surpassing $1 Billion in Pre-Orders by Fall 2025

Jan 2, 2025, 05:03 PM

Grand Theft Auto 6 is projected to generate $3.2 billion in its first year on sale, according to industry analysts at DFC Intelligence cited by the Financial Times. The game, developed by Rockstar Games and set for release in the fall of 2025 by Take-Two Interactive, is expected to surpass $1 billion in pre-orders alone before its launch. This anticipated revenue would double the first-year earnings of its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 5, and exceed the global box office earnings of 2024's top movies, such as 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. The game's success is anticipated to be a significant event in the entertainment industry, potentially revitalizing the video game market amidst recent challenges.