How much did GTA 6 cost to make, and how many copies will it sell?
Reported, not confirmed Updated: November 15, 2026Short answer
Take-Two has never given the budget. Analysts estimate 1 to 1.5 billion USD. Pre-orders are above expectations, according to Take-Two, but there are no official sales figures yet.
Asked about the cost, Take-Two's chief executive only said that it was expensive. Analysts quoted by Business Insider put development at 1 to 1.5 billion USD. A figure of 2 billion USD is often repeated, but it comes from rumours.
On November 9, 2026 Take-Two said pre-orders were tracking far above its initial expectations, without giving a number. It kept its forecast of 8.0 to 8.2 billion USD in net bookings for the fiscal year.
Analyst firms have published forecasts, such as 37 to 51 million copies in the first week from Newzoo. These are estimates, not results. For comparison, GTA V has sold 235 million copies.
Frequently asked questions
Is GTA 6 the most expensive game ever made?
Probably, if the estimates are right, but the budget has never been confirmed.
How many copies has GTA 6 sold?
No official figure has been published yet. Take-Two usually reports sales in its quarterly results.