Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5 star Ned Luke fuels anticipation for GTA 6, predicting blockbuster sales and assuring fans the wait will be worthwhile. Discover Luke's insights and predictions regarding GTA 6's development and potential success.
Rockstar Games' Unconventional Approach to GTA 6
GTA 6: A $1.3 Billion Day-One Prediction
Ned Luke, the voice behind Michael De Santa in GTA 5, boldly predicts GTA 6 will generate a staggering $1.3 billion in its first 24 hours. In a recent interview with Fall Damage, Luke expressed his confidence in the game's potential, 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 referenced GTA 5's impressive $800 million day-one debut in 2013, suggesting GTA 6 will significantly surpass that record. Market research firm DFC Intelligence projects over 40 million copies sold and $3.2 billion in first-year revenue, with $1 billion attributed to pre-orders alone.
Returning Faces in GTA 6?
Luke offered intriguing hints about the possibility of GTA 5 characters returning in GTA Online and potentially GTA 6. He noted Michael's absence from GTA Online, contrasting with Trevor and Franklin's appearances.
Luke teased Michael's potential involvement in a rumored final GTA Online DLC or even a GTA 6 appearance. While Steven Ogg (Trevor) previously suggested a "passing the torch" scenario for Trevor (ScreenRant, January 2025), Luke remained coy: "Maybe... Maybe not. Rockstar won't tell you anything." Despite the actors' enthusiasm, official confirmation remains elusive.
GTA 6: In the Testing Phase?
Former Rockstar animator Mike York (via a since-deleted interview with Kiwi Talkz) suggests GTA 6 is undergoing internal testing. He highlighted the game's unique unpredictability, stating, "There are a lot of things that can happen... until some random kid in his basement tries it."
York believes the game is likely in its internal testing phase, with playable builds circulating among testers. While a Fall 2025 release was previously rumored (Take-Two Interactive's 2024 financial report), no official release date has been confirmed.
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