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'Grand Theft Auto VI' Expected to Generate $3.2 Billion in 2025, Doubling GTA V's Debut Sales

Dec 30, 2024, 05:34 PM

Analysts at DFC Intelligence predict that the upcoming release of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' in 2025 will significantly boost the video game industry, with forecasts estimating first-year revenues of $3.2 billion—double the initial sales of 2013's 'Grand Theft Auto V'. This projection suggests that the highly anticipated title from publisher Take-Two Interactive could set a new high score in bookings in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. However, some analysts express concerns that the game's high production costs may not be sustainable in the long term. The Financial Times reports that 'Grand Theft Auto VI' is expected to be a bright spot in an otherwise lackluster video games market.