Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is set to launch with a 'significant online mode' that is expected to generate revenue for years, similar to the success of GTA 5's online component. Despite facing multiple delays, Rockstar Games is currently on track with the development, as confirmed by Take-Two Interactive. The game is anticipated to exceed the $9 billion revenue of GTA 5, with expectations reaching unprecedented levels.
In a recent report by Bloomberg, writer Jason Schreier revealed that Rockstar has missed several deadlines for the game, but Take-Two has stated that the project is now on schedule. Schreier noted that GTA 6 will feature a significant online mode, which will sell in-game content designed to generate revenue for years to come, much like how GTA 5's online mode sustained the game's popularity for over a decade.
Given that GTA 5 has generated around $9 billion for Rockstar, expectations for GTA 6 are high, with some estimates suggesting it could make over $15 billion. This figure is more than the combined box office of the 3 highest-grossing movies, the second best-selling game of all time, and the entire Final Fantasy series, which has sold 10 million fewer copies than GTA 5. The anticipation for GTA 6 is at levels never seen before, and the development team at Rockstar must be feeling the pressure.