GTA 6 Anticipated to Generate $3.2 Billion in First Year Amid Speculation of 2026 Delay

Rockstar Games maintains a 2025 release target for the highly awaited title, but industry insiders and analysts predict potential delays and historic sales figures.

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick reaffirmed a Fall 2025 release window for GTA 6, though concerns about delays to 2026 persist among fans and industry insiders.
Analysts project GTA 6 will generate over $3.2 billion in its first year, including $1 billion from pre-orders alone, potentially making it the largest entertainment launch in history.
Speculation about delays stems from Rockstar’s history of extended development timelines and the absence of a second trailer since the first teaser in December 2023.
The game is expected to feature an expansive Vice City-inspired map and multiple protagonists, following the franchise's tradition of ambitious open-world storytelling.
GTA 6's development reportedly cost up to $2 billion, with Take-Two emphasizing quality over rushed timelines and promising a groundbreaking experience for players.