Rockstar Says GTA 6 Will Be the Largest Game Launch in History Ahead of May 2026 Release
Rockstar Games targets a record-breaking launch with GTA 6, expecting to sell 40 million units in its first year and prepare for unprecedented online player demand.
- Rockstar Games revealed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026, describing it as an unprecedented launch in the gaming industry.
- This announcement follows official progress updates and cryptic teasers released in late 2023 and early 2024, as well as a related job listing.
- A recent trailer highlighted dual protagonists Jason and Lucia, while Rockstar has not shared details on GTA Online's future or specific record expectations.
- Analyst firm Ampere projected that the launch could bring in up to $2.7 billion, while Take-Two described GTA 6 as the most eagerly awaited entertainment title in history.
- The anticipated launch is poised to transform the gaming sector, depending on a robust and scalable data infrastructure capable of handling a vast global player base.
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GTA 6 Will Be the ‘Largest Game Launch in History’, Says Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games expects Grand Theft Auto 6 to be the largest game launch in history. The studio said so in a job listing on its website, before deleting the GTA 6 mention. Grand Theft Auto 6 was announced in December 2023, aiming to launch in 2025. The game has been delayed to May 2026.Rockstar Games expects Grand Theft Auto 6 to be the largest game launch in history. The studio said so in a job listing on its website, before deleting the GTA 6 m…
GTA 6 Will Be the 'Largest Game Launch in History', Says Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games expects Grand Theft Auto 6 to be the largest game launch in history. The studio said so in a job listing on its website, before deleting the GTA 6 mention. Grand Theft Auto 6 was announced in December 2023, aiming to launch in 2025. The game has been delayed to May 2026.
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