GTA VI Predictions
Extrapolated from 30 years of GTA data. Every prediction has a confidence score derived from data signal strength — not wishful thinking.
Rockstar's official '2025' announcement, since pushed. Trailer II timing and typical Rockstar marketing cycles suggest late 2025 or early 2026.
CPI inflation from GTA V's $59.99 (2013) projects ~$78–82 in 2025 dollars. PS5/XS standard pricing is already $69–79 across major titles.
Trailer I shows Miami-scale urban density plus visible Everglades-style wetlands. GTA V was 75 km²; 2× expansion is consistent with the SA → V jump. High uncertainty.
GTA V launched with ~260 vehicles, grew to 737+ via GTA Online DLC. Extrapolating the GTA Online expansion rate and Rockstar's stated ambition yields ~1,000 at or shortly after VI launch.
GTA Release History
Time between mainline entries — gap trend extrapolated to VI
Gap between mainline releases
Cross-Generation Growth
| Title | Price | Map km² | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA 1 | $49.99 | — | 30 |
| GTA 2 | $39.99 | — | 60 |
| GTA III | $49.99 | 4 | 51 |
| GTA VC | $49.99 | 5 | 86 |
| GTA SA | $49.99 | 36 | 212 |
| GTA IV | $59.99 | 8 | 130 |
| GTA V | $59.99 | 75 | 737 |
| GTA VI * | $79.99 | 150~ | 1000~ |
* estimated · sources: Rockstar, Broughy1322, community records
Search Interest Over Time
Google Trends — all GTA keywords, worldwide (0–100)
Source: Google Trends via pytrends · Updated Apr 2025
GTA V — Steam Player Count
Monthly avg & peak concurrent (PC)
Source: SteamCharts · Updated Apr 2025
Vehicle Performance — Lap Times
Broughy1322 test track · lower is faster
Source: Broughy1322 · Updated Jan 2025