GTA 6 development complete as pre-orders near 8 million

Rockstar has officially completed development on Grand Theft Auto VI, confirmed by Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick during an earnings call, just ten days before the game's November 19 launch. Pre-orders are reportedly running far above expectations, with estimates near eight million copies. Zelnick stated Rockstar has done its "very best work" and is now focused on delivering the product technically, while hinting at future projects. The completion suggests the launch build is ready, though the term "going gold" is less relevant as the game is digital-only. Pre-orders across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have been described as "unprecedented." Zelnick also indicated Rockstar's output will accelerate over the next decade, with the next project expected to take less time than GTA 6's eight-year development. The studio's future work may include GTA 6 Online, a PC version, or a sequel to L.A. Noire, while GTA 5 continues selling, surpassing 235 million copies.