GTA VI continues to shatter expectations ahead of launch. Analytics firm Newzoo predicts the title will generate between $3.3 billion and $5.2 billion globally in its first week, with a central estimate of $4.5 billion from roughly 51 million unit sales under its "Proven Sequel" model.

The forecast builds on $260 million in pre-orders recorded during the first week of availability. Newzoo's models analyze historical pre-order and launch data for comparable sequels to project release-week performance.

Even the conservative "Sequel with Performance Uncertainty" curve estimates $3.25 billion from 37 million sales—a figure that dwarfs recent hits like Resident Evil Requiem, which celebrated 6 million units after two weeks. Notably, these projections reflect a timed console exclusive; Sony's PC port history suggests a significant second sales wave upon computer release.