The new episode of the Rockstar saga promises to destroy from the first day
It seems that in Rockstar they have no doubts: GTA 6 Not only will it be a success, but it will mark a before and later in the video game sector. In a recently published job offer, the company described it as “The greatest launch in the history of video games”Important words also for a saga that has beaten the records with each new episode for years.
The debut is set for the May 26, 2026And although there is still time, the hype is so large that they do not even need large marketing campaigns: two trailers have been enough to put half of the planet in a permanent waiting state.
GTA 6
In addition to the impact of the media, Rockstar is clear that GTA 6 does not only sell millions in its first weekBut it will also serve as a pillar of GTA Online, the real gold mine that has held the company for more than a decade. The idea is that this new installation Grand Theft Auto V.
The study even looks for new profiles to strengthen its teams in New York, Australia, the United Kingdom, India and San Diego, which clarifies that we are facing a global scale launch, coordinated at the last detail so that everything works like a watch.
Record on the horizon
The real question is no longer yes GTA 6 will break recordsup to How many will be overcome. Initial sales should be astronomical and that the game leads not only the physical and digital market, but also streaming and platforms such as Steam Dek, where its compatibility has already been confirmed.
While success seems guaranteed, Rockstar knows it Technical stability at launch It will be the key. With a delay calculated to polish the product, everything indicates that the company does not want to repeat errors from other titles of the open world who have suffered previews.
The shadow of GTA V
The bar could not be higher: Grand Theft Auto V He has sold over 185 million copies all over the world and has become a cultural phenomenon. However, fans expect this new episode, with The protagonists Lucia and JasonTake the narrative and gameplay at a level never seen. Rockstar showed before knowing how to reinvent himself, and this time the challenge is to overcome his legend.
Historical sales and inevitable comparisons
Talk about GTA 6 It is impossible without remembering what it meant GTA V. In your time. Issued in 2013, the title accumulated More than 185 million copies sold To date, standing like The second best video game in historyright behind Minecraft. The difference is that, unlike the Sandbox Mojang, GTA V has reached such figures with a complete price and without depending on reduced editions for furniture or laptops.
That impact was so great that for years he eclipsed the mammoth sagas as call of Dutythat they used to take the best annual sales positions, or even phenomena such as Zelda’s legend: tears of the kingdomThat with all its success were light years of the monstrous traction of the Rockstar saga. Indeed, Red Dead Redemption 2Another study supervisor, with 61 million units, seems almost “modest” respect.
What many analysts expect is that GTA 6 Earweigns the phenomenon of your predecessorAt least in its initial launch. The combination of a minimum but lethal marketing, the expectation accumulated for more than a decade and the promise of a more living and ambitious open world suggests that, once again, Rockstar will mark the rhythm of the sector.
