The GTA series remains one of the most admired gaming series in history. Even though more than a decade has passed since the previous installment, its fan base still thrives and anxiously anticipates the next release. Despite waves of speculation about GTA 6‘s development, the developers assure its imminent release. Expected to obliterate sales records, it’s already making historical waves.
Fans who believe the franchise’s forthcoming installment is making history are likely accurate. A hacker who leaked 90 video clips last year also uncovered the GTA 6 investment figures. This information, now shared by a Twitter user, reveals Rockstar Games‘ significant investment of approximately $2 billion into the sixth installment’s branding and development. Recognizing the source’s credibility, fans trust these figures.
GTA 6 will reportedly cost $2 billion and has been in development since 2014, making it the most expensive entertainment product of all time as Rockstar is determined to set new standards in the industry. pic.twitter.com/urUxrpnOse
— GTA 6 Trailer Countdown ⏳ (@GTAVI_Countdown) July 17, 2023
Assuming the figures are accurate, this would give the sixth installment of GTA, the biggest budget ever seen for an entertainment product.
This is not the initial occasion the game developer Rockstar has opted to set the standard for excellence to a greater extent. The programmers have consistently been devoted to the excellence of their game titles. Additionally, this investment is proof of the marketability of GTA games among gamers.
A few supporters think the price was also impacted as a result of the cancellation of the original GTA 6 concept. However, there’s not yet official confirmation by the creators of this
Certainly, the investment in creating the upcoming GTA game is worthwhile. This game also possesses the capability to generate a significant amount of money as a return for the company Rockstar Games within a few years following its release.
How much money did GTA 5 make?
Having a game world three times bigger compared to its previous version and featuring three times the number of lead roles, the financial resources allocated to Grand Theft Auto 5 reflected its massive scope.
Nevertheless, the game’s achievements and recognition from experts supported the investment decision. Overall, according to reports GTA 5 had a staggering price tag of $265 million for the development and publishing process.
This consists of the primary development of the game at about $140 million in funds. Moreover, it even contains some mind-blowing promotional expenditures suitable for this kind of launch.
The overall expense has made GTA 5 known as one of the priciest video games of all time. The launch may owe its sustained popularity to this factor. Considering GTA 5’s extensive story mode along with its compelling online modes, it is evident that a significant amount of financial backing was crucial for the game’s development.
Nonetheless, the company earned advantages from this capital injection, producing earnings. After its 2013 launch, GTA 5 generated an impressive income. Since its debut, GTA 5 has accumulated an estimated $7.7 billion in revenue. In early 2023, people bought up to 175 million game copies of Grand Theft Auto 5 with the game still making $15000 every 10 minutes.
The staggering income from the game has put the profit percentage at over 2000%, becoming the largest investment-to-return ratio for any entertainment product in recorded history. Rockstar Games quickly cashed in this investment to work on Red Dead Redemption 2 and is now working on GTA 6.