Analysts have shared a stunning prediction for Rockstar’s long awaited game, estimating thatGrand Theft Auto 6will make a staggering $7.6 billion in revenue within its first two months. The claim could sound ridiculous if it were made about any other game, butGrand Theft Auto 6’s predecessors have performed so well that the prediction may very well turn out to be accurate.
Grand Theft Autohas been a wildly popular franchise for decades now, and the current entry is still going strong, with over215 million copies ofGTA 5now sold. Ever sinceGTA 3revolutionized the franchise’s formula, the games have sold exceedingly well. However, given that a decade has passed since the initial release ofGrand Theft Auto 5, the audience for these titles is more hungry than ever for a sequel.
This momentum may very well propelGTA 6to brand-new heights for the franchise, Rockstar, and Take-Two Interactive.Josh Chapman of Konvoy sharedthe group’s prediction, stating that the team believes thatGTA 6will be the biggest game launch ever, and will make $7.6 billion within its first 60 days on the market. Chapman states thatGTA 6will likely cost $80for the base game, with more expensive premium packages also available. The cost of the game and its popularity, Konvoy claims, will lead to Take-Two Interactive recouping its $2 billion investment within a mere month.
Online Play Will Help Drive Grand Theft Auto 6 Earnings
Though single-playerGrand Theft Autogames certainly performed well in the past, Konvoy predicts the online component will also play a big role in the title’s earnings. The group believes thatGrand Theft Auto 6 Onlinewill feature much larger lobbiesthanGTA 5, with up to 200 players per lobby, and “higher risk/reward dynamics” that will lead to clashing with other players more frequently. It’s also believed thatGTA 6’s online mode will have a major user-generated content component, which will not only keep players engaged, but also attract mod creators with payouts for their work.
While these statements are only predictions, there are some significant reasons to believe them. In addition to everyGTArelease being more popular than the last, the hype forGrand Theft Auto 6is bigger than ever. While video views don’t equal sales, the extraordinary excitement for the game has led toGTA 6setting records with its trailers on YouTube. While $80 might dissuade some potential players, the sheer amount of content in the average Rockstar Game release means a lot of fans likely won’t even blink at the higher price.
