GTA 5’s billion-dollar legacy: Can Rockstar Games repeat it with GTA 6?
Grand Theft Auto V, or GTA 5, has evolved from a blockbuster single-player game into one of the most enduring commercial successes in the gaming industry. With more than 230 million copies sold and a thriving online ecosystem, its legacy is providing the backdrop for the record-breaking anticipation surrounding its successor, Grand Theft Auto VI.
Days before Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026, Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive are already witnessing unprecedented demand for the upcoming title. During Take-Two’s second-quarter FY2027 earnings call on November 9, CEO Strauss Zelnick said that pre-orders were continuing to reach unprecedented levels. No data, however, was shared with the media.
