Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 star Ned Luke offers fans reassurance about the highly anticipated GTA 6, predicting blockbuster sales. This article explores the game's anticipated features and development progress.
Rockstar Games' Unconventional Approach to GTA 6
GTA 5 Actor Forecasts $1.3 Billion in Day-One Revenue for GTA 6
Ned Luke, the voice behind Michael De Santa in GTA 5, boldly predicts GTA 6 will generate a staggering $1.3 billion on its initial release day. In a recent interview with Fall Damage on YouTube, Luke expressed his confidence in the game's success, highlighting Rockstar Games' knack for the unexpected.
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 cited 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 first-year revenue, with $1 billion attributed to pre-orders alone.
The Return of GTA 5 Characters in GTA 6?
Luke also shared insights on the potential return of GTA 5 characters in GTA Online and possibly GTA 6. He noted Michael's absence from GTA Online since its launch, unlike Trevor and Franklin.
Luke hinted at Michael's possible appearance in a future GTA Online DLC or even GTA 6 itself. While Steven Ogg (Trevor in GTA 5) previously suggested Trevor's demise as a narrative device, Luke remained tight-lipped, 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." Despite the actors' enthusiasm, official confirmation remains elusive.
GTA 6: In the Testing Phase?
Former Rockstar Games animator Mike York suggests GTA 6 is undergoing internal testing. In a since-deleted interview with YouTuber Kiwi Talkz (via GamesRadar), York highlighted the game's unique unpredictability, 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."
York believes the game is likely in its internal testing phase, with playable builds potentially circulating among testers. He added, "They're probably still putting in a little work and throwing in little extras."
Following a December 2023 trailer reveal, Rockstar Games has remained silent on GTA 6 details. While a Fall 2025 release was previously speculated based on Take-Two Interactive's financial reports, no official release date has been confirmed.
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