'GTA 6': Release Date, Update: Rockstar May Take Their Time in Developing Sixth GTA Game

Not much is known about “GTA 6” at the moment. In fact, Rockstar Games probably hasn’t even started developing the sixth game in the “Grand Theft Auto series“ since they have to focus on “Red Dead Redemption 2.” But rest assured, the studio will likely work on “GTA 6” once the Western-themed action-adventure video game comes out later this month.

Rockstar Games can’t possibly abandon the franchise because it is worth billions of dollars. “GTA 5” smashed several Guinness World Records when it came out in 2013, and as noted by industry analyst Doug Creutz earlier this year, the game has already made more money than any other media title in history.

“I think it’s a wild outlier. I think maybe with the exception something Nintendo has made—Mario Brothers—but aside from that there’s never been a console game that’s sold so many units,” Creutz said in an interview with MarketWatch in April.

“GTA 6” definitely has a chance to earn billions like “GTA 5.” In fact, KeyBanc analyst Evan Wingren would also tell MarketWatch that video games have been earning more than movies lately.

“Video games are a much better business than [movie] studios. Games, in general, have the enviable position that their content is interactive, which allows them to make data-driven insights and adjust games and business models that benefits players and the company.”

“GTA” is by far the most profitable game franchise of all time, so fans of the series won’t have to worry about “GTA 6.” The only problem at the moment is that Rockstar Games may decide to push back “GTA 6” if “Red Dead Redemption 2” proves to be a success.

If that’s the case, gamers probably won’t see “GTA 6” until 2020 or 2021, but it’s going to be worth the wait if Rockstar continues to develop games the way they do.