GTA 6 is one of the most eagerly awaited games of all time, with fans waiting for over a decade for a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. This massive demand could result in GTA 6 earning more than double what GTA V did in its first year.
GTA 6 Expected to Gross $3.2 Billion in First Year
According to an estimate by DFC Intelligence (via Financial Times), GTA 6 is projected to gross a staggering $3.2 billion in revenue within the first 12 months of its release. This includes an estimated $1 billion from pre-orders. To put this in perspective, Avatar (2009), the highest-grossing film of all time, has made $2.9 billion in its lifetime. GTA 6 could potentially surpass Avatar's lifetime earnings within a single year.
GTA 6 Could Surpass GTA V's Lifetime Earnings
If GTA 6 generates over $3 billion in its first year, it would be well-positioned to surpass GTA V's lifetime earnings. Rockstar is rumored to release the game on PC some time after consoles, which would potentially allow them to sell the game twice. To date, GTA V has sold over 200 million copies and has grossed over $8.6 billion. A significant portion of this revenue comes from GTA Online.
GTA 6 Set to Be Much Bigger Than Its Predecessor
Simply put, GTA 6 is expected to be a much bigger game than its predecessor in terms of both scale and revenue. Whether Rockstar releases the game in 2025 or delays its release remains to be seen, as fans have been awaiting updates since the release of the first trailer in 2023.
