Now that we have a launch period for Grand Theft Auto VI, as well as a more active involvement from Rockstar about the new chapter of the beloved series, many people are already analyzing potential statistical data that the title will have.
Among these a Circana analyst, who for GamesIndustry.biz, has indeed discussed the future of GTA VI in this often difficult and obstacle-filled period of the gaming industry.
Why the GTA series is so popular
The GTA series hasn’t changed much, with the biggest change occurring with GTA III which offered a third-person open world instead of the top-down view from previous titles. Although the initial concept of car thieves evolved into a larger one, often with stories of characters involved in crime and organized crime, it’s the human aspect of the characters, from difficult but also charismatic stories that has attracted players.
Grand Theft Auto V, released in 2013 on consoles, and later in 2015 on PC, encapsulates all the advancements made by the series and brings together a colorful cast of characters and different perspectives, a sense of freedom and interactivity never seen before. So much so that to this day GTA V, despite being well over 10 years old, remains one of the most played games of all time, also thanks to the implementation of Role Play, which has made the title popular thanks to dedicated servers.
The impact of GTA 6 on the industry: The most important game ever?
The challenge that the Rockstar team will have to undertake is definitely not simple. Just as analyst Mat Piscatella confirms, 2024 is a difficult year for the industry and it seems that the new chapter of GTA would help to revive the industry which in recent years has certainly been in decline. According to Piscatella, according to the analyzed data, the average player seems less ready to spend on new games by about 2% in the best case, while in the worst case he theorizes a 10%.
Although his analysis focuses mainly on analytical data involving, interest, trends, and the average player’s spending. It is important to remember that the average player looks at games according to their own perspective and interests. Because although 2023 was quite profitable, we remember instead that titles like Helldivers 2 and Palworld have been very successful only in this early 2024, and if nothing else, they are helping to bring back the concept of fun for everyone in the gaming landscape.
When will GTA 6 be expected to launch?
As we already know thanks to the teaser on December 5th, 2023, we know for sure that the sixth main installment of the Grand Theft Auto series will be expected in 2025. If analysts and marketing research focus on the financial side, we can instead see the perspective as “we still have more than a year” to be able to play new titles and complete our catalog. This is because it will be inevitable that with all the hype and expectations of the players, GTA 6 will be one of the most anticipated titles in recent years. Although we still don’t know if Rockstar will return with console exclusivity or maybe bring the title to PC at launch.
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