"GTA 6 Set to Earn $1.3 Billion on Launch Day"

Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 actor Ned Luke has shared his excitement about the upcoming GTA 6, assuring fans that the wait will be worth it. In a recent interview, Luke not only expressed his confidence in the game's quality but also made a bold prediction about its sales. Dive in to discover more about what GTA 6 has in store and its current development status.

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GTA 5 Actor Expects GTA 6 to Make $1.3 Billion On Its First Day

Ned Luke, the voice actor behind Michael De Santa in GTA 5, confidently predicted that GTA 6 will generate $1.3 billion in sales on its first day. During his interview with the YouTube channel Fall Damage, Luke emphasized the unpredictable nature of Rockstar Games' projects, suggesting that fans should expect something extraordinary from GTA 6.

Luke encouraged patience among fans, stating, "What I tell people is, be patient. It's going to be worth the wait. From what I've seen, it's going to be amazing." He highlighted GTA 5's impressive launch, which earned over $800 million in its first 24 hours back in 2013, and asserted that GTA 6's performance would surpass those figures.

According to DFC Intelligence, GTA 6 is projected to sell over 40 million copies and rake in $3.2 billion within its first year, with $1 billion coming solely from pre-orders.

The Future Of GTA 5 Characters In GTA 6

Luke also discussed the potential return of GTA 5 characters in future titles. While Michael has not appeared in GTA Online since its inception, Trevor and Franklin have made their mark in the game. Luke hinted at the possibility of Michael featuring in a speculated final DLC for GTA Online or even making an appearance in GTA 6.

Steven Ogg, who portrayed Trevor in GTA 5, shared his vision for his character's role in GTA 6 during an interview with ScreenRant in January 2025. Ogg suggested a dramatic "passing the torch" moment where Trevor could meet his end early in the game.

Luke remained coy about the characters' future, stating, "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." Despite the enthusiasm from both actors, no official word has been released regarding the characters' involvement in GTA 6.

GTA 6 May Be At Its Testing Phase

Former Rockstar Games animator Mike York suggested that GTA 6 might currently be in its in-house testing phase. In a now-deleted video interview with YouTuber Kiwi Talkz, as reported by GamesRadar, York praised the game's uniqueness and its unpredictable nature.

York highlighted the game's potential for unexpected player interactions, saying, "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 that GTA 6 is undergoing rigorous internal testing and that developers are continually refining the game.

York also speculated that the game is already playable and that numerous testers might have experienced it. Since the initial trailer release in December 2023, Rockstar Games has remained tight-lipped about GTA 6. While Take-Two Interactive's Financial Report in 2024 hinted at a Fall 2025 release, no specific date has been officially confirmed.

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