GTA 6 First-Day Sales to Reach $1.3B Mark

Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 star Ned Luke, voicing Michael De Santa, offers fans reassurance about GTA 6's worthiness of the wait, and boldly predicts its initial sales figures. Discover his insights and more about the anticipated game's development.

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GTA 5 Actor Forecasts $1.3 Billion in Day-One Revenue for GTA 6

Ned Luke confidently predicts GTA 6 will generate a staggering $1.3 billion on its first day of release. In a YouTube interview with Fall Damage, Luke shared his excitement, highlighting Rockstar Games' knack for the unexpected and the game's potential to be truly exceptional.

Luke emphasized patience, assuring fans, "It's going to be worth the wait. From what I've seen, it's going to be amazing." He referenced GTA 5's impressive $800 million debut in 2013, suggesting GTA 6 will significantly surpass that milestone.

Market research firm DFC Intelligence projects over 40 million units sold and $3.2 billion in revenue within the first year, with a billion dollars attributed solely to pre-orders.

The Potential Return of GTA 5 Characters in GTA 6

Luke also offered his perspective on the possibility of GTA 5 characters appearing in GTA Online and potentially GTA 6. He noted Michael's absence from GTA Online since its launch, contrasting with Trevor and Franklin's appearances.

Luke hinted at Michael's possible inclusion in a speculated final GTA Online DLC or even a role in GTA 6. Steven Ogg (Trevor in GTA 5) previously suggested an intriguing scenario where Trevor meets his end early in GTA 6, symbolically passing the torch.

Luke stated, "Maybe [Michael, Franklin, and Trevor will be] in GTA 6, like [its online mode]. Maybe. Maybe not. You know Rockstar is not going to tell you anything. And if we say anything, you know they will not be very happy." While both actors express enthusiasm for reprising their roles, official confirmation remains pending.

GTA 6 Potentially in the Testing Phase

Former Rockstar Games animator Mike York suggests GTA 6 is likely undergoing internal testing. According to GamesRadar, in a since-removed interview with YouTuber Kiwi Talkz, York described GTA 6's unique unpredictability, a factor shaping its development.

York highlighted the game's open-world nature and the unexpected scenarios that emerge during testing, stating, "There are a lot of things that can happen that you don't really think about until some random kid in his basement tries it, you know? You really don't."

He believes GTA 6 is currently in internal testing, with additional refinements and features being added. He also speculated the game is likely playable at this stage, with numerous testers having already experienced it.

Rockstar Games unveiled GTA 6 with a trailer in December 2023, but has remained silent since. Previous reports, based on Take-Two Interactive's 2024 financial report, suggested a Fall 2025 release, although this remains unconfirmed.

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