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Rockstar Games has officially countered online rumors suggesting that the development budget for GTA 6 exceeds $1.5 billion. Jennifer Kolbe, the company's head of publishing, explicitly stated that the figure is incorrect, though she declined to provide the actual total. Despite this denial, industry observers widely consider the title to be the most expensive video game ever produced.
The company's significant expansion likely contributes to these high costs. Rockstar now employs 4,711 staff members across 12 global offices, representing a doubling of its workforce since the 2018 release of Red Dead Redemption 2. This massive increase in personnel is a primary factor in the project's substantial financial requirements.
Financial projections suggest the investment will yield significant returns. Analysts anticipate 40 million sales and $3 billion in revenue within the first four months following the November launch. With a standard edition priced at $80 and an Ultimate Edition at $100, the game is positioned to surpass the rapid financial success of its predecessor, GTA 5.
Market data supports this optimistic outlook. Newzoo analysis indicates that global first-week preorder spending could reach approximately $260 million. Based on current tracking, the title is projected to generate between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion in cumulative sales by the end of its launch week, further cementing its status as a major commercial endeavor.
