GTA 6, Grand Theft Auto 6, promises to become the biggest entertainment release of 2025, according to the latest estimates by market research firm DFC Intelligence, cited by the Financial Times. The game, highly anticipated by fans all over the world, could generate over 1 billion dollars from pre-orders alone and a total income of 3,2 billion dollars in the first year after its release.
GTA 6, with these figures it would double the success of its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto 5, released in 2013. Yoshio Osaki, CEO of IDF Consulting, said that GTA 6 will be "one of the biggest entertainment releases in history, not only in the industry video games, but in all media." He points out the enormous demand built up for this game, describing it as "bigger than anything we've seen so far."
An indicator of this interest is the official trailer for GTA 6, released on December 4, 2023, which has accumulated over 231 million views on YouTube. The trailer reveals that the action of the game will take place in the fictional state of Leonidas, which includes the iconic city of Vice City, well known to fans of the series. The game follows the story of the protagonist Lucia and her partner in their escape from the authorities.
GTA 6 is announced to be a "MONSTER" Game, which is Expected from the Rockstar Games Title
Rockstar Games, the developer and publisher of GTA 6, has confirmed that the official release will take place in "autumn 2025." The game will be available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles. Although the exact release date has not been revealed, excitement is already at its highest among the gaming community.
Besides the release of GTA 6, 2025 is predicted to be an impressive year for gaming. The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 will be unveiled, and experts predict that it will record significant sales. Other major releases include Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Monster Hunter Wilds and Assassin's Creed Shadows, cementing 2025 as a benchmark year for the video game industry.
Grand Theft Auto 6 has the potential to rewrite the standards in global entertainment. With an already viral trailer and record financial forecasts, GTA 6 could become not only a commercial success, but also a cultural phenomenon, redefining what success means in the gaming industry.
