GTA 6 could sell 55 million copies by March

A roundup of analyst reports compiled by Investor's Business Daily paints GTA 6 as a commercial giant. BMO Capital Markets' Brian Pitz thinks the game could sell 55 million copies in Take-Two's fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, including 45 million in the launch quarter alone. That is well above the 34.2 million consensus IBD compiled.

Raymond James analyst Andrew Marok forecasts 50 million units for the same fiscal year and a blended average selling price close to $90, since the game comes in an $80 standard edition and a $100 Ultimate Edition. Sensor Tower data suggested preorders leaned toward the pricier edition early on, though the split may end up near even by launch. Sensor Tower also estimates the game has already sold 12 million copies for $1.2 billion in revenue.

Several analysts also point to a future online mode and a possible PC version as the next big drivers for Take-Two, but Rockstar has said nothing about either. These are forecasts, not official figures, but they show how high expectations are heading into the November 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.