GTA 6, Which Is Allegedly Costing Rockstar Games Over $2 Billion, Is ‘The Most Expensive Entertainment Product of All Time’

Published 07/18/2023, 11:53 AM EDT

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The Grand Theft Auto series is one of the most celebrated video game ventures of all time. Although it has been over a decade since the last installment of the franchise was released, fans still can’t get over the series and its anticipated next chapter. Fortunately, with all the speculations running around the developments of GTA 6, its release is imminent. Even though the game is expected to thrash major sales records, it has already started creating history. 

Rockstar Games, due to creations like the GTA series and Red Dead Redemption, have established its dominance in the industry. The makers have thus taken all their time to avoid any compromises in the quality of GTA 6. Therefore, the hype around GTA 6 is surreal. Now, according to the latest leaked statistics, GTA 6 might be the most expensive entertainment project of all time. 

GTA 6 Cost Rockstar Games over 2 billion dollars 

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When GTA fans claim there’s history in the making with the next installment of the franchise, they might be spot on. In the statistics report of the hacker who leaked 90 clips last year, the GTA 6 investment index was revealed. A Twitter user shared the numbers on the platform. The analytics reveal Rockstar Games has already invested around $2 billion in the branding and development of the sixth installment. Considering the authenticity of the source, fans believe the numbers to be credible. 

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If the numbers are right, it will make GTA 6 the project with the highest investment ever in any entertainment sector. This achievement is unbelievably huge for the Esports industry. The game surpassing major Hollywood projects like Avatar and Avengers is a strong statement of its relevance and dominance. The intention of the makers behind such a huge investment is the vision to set new standards in the gaming industry.

This isn’t the first time Rockstar Games has decided to take the benchmark for perfection higher. The developers have always been committed to the quality of their games. Moreover, the investment is a testament to the bankability of the GTA series in the gaming community. Some fans believe the cost was also affected due to the scrapping of the initial GTA 6 idea. But there’s yet to be any official confirmation by the makers of the same. 

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Undoubtedly, the money spent on developing GTA 6 is worth it. The game even has the potential to make all the money back for Rockstar Games in a matter of years after its release. 

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