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Grand Theft Auto VI has for many months been one of the most eagerly awaited games in the world. The huge interest in the next instalment of the series is confirmed by both trailer view counts and early pre-order data. Now analysts at Newzoo have published forecasts suggesting a record-breaking debut for Rockstar Games' release. According to their estimates, GTA VI could generate billions of dollars in revenue in its first week on sale. No game to date has achieved such a result. Everything indicates the GTA VI launch could become one of the biggest events in the entertainment industry.
Forecasts point to as many as 51 million copies sold in a week
The analytics firm Newzoo predicts that GTA VI could bring in between $3.3 billion and as much as $5.2 billion in revenue during its first week of sales. The most optimistic model assumes revenues of around $4.5 billion and sales of nearly 51 million copies. The forecasts were based on earlier pre-order results and the launches of the industry's biggest sequels. According to analysts, GTA VI already generated about $260 million in revenue in the first week of pre-orders. This shows the scale of interest in Rockstar Games' new release even before its debut. A more conservative Newzoo model also predicts impressive results. In that scenario, GTA VI would sell roughly 37 million copies and generate $3.25 billion in revenue in the first week. Even that outcome would be one of the biggest achievements in the history of the games market. Analysts emphasise that all forecasts relate only to the initial stage of sales.
A PC release could bring another wave of records
Newzoo's forecasts take into account that GTA VI is expected to debut initially as a console-only release. That means a potential PC release could generate another big wave of sales later on. Analysts say earlier Sony game releases have shown PC versions can significantly boost overall sales figures. Huge interest in GTA VI was already visible when the second trailer was released. That trailer reportedly exceeded 475 million views across all platforms within the first 24 hours. Those numbers show interest in the new instalment goes well beyond a standard game launch. If Newzoo's forecasts prove accurate, Rockstar Games will set new records in both sales and revenue. The final figures won't be known until after the game's release, but experts are already expecting a historic debut. GTA VI could become one of the most lucrative launches in the history of the entire entertainment industry.
Analysts at Newzoo predict that GTA VI could generate around $4.5 billion in revenue and sell as many as 51 million copies in its first week on sale. Even more conservative forecasts point to a record-breaking debut that could set new standards for the entire video game industry.
source: techpowerup
