Estimates suggest Rockstar Games’ GTA 6 budget could rival the cost of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, with potential recoupment within days of launch.
Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) may have spent between $1 billion and $2 billion developing Grand Theft Auto VI, making it the most expensive video game ever. Analysts estimate the budget could match or exceed the $1.5 billion cost of the Burj Khalifa, though exact figures remain undisclosed by the company.
Industry estimates, attributed to commentary around CEO Strauss Zelnick, suggest the development cost falls within the $1 billion to $2 billion range. Social media claims of $3 billion or $5 billion stem from extrapolated payroll data, not official budget disclosures. Rockstar has not confirmed any figures.
Analysts project Take-Two could recoup the entire development cost within days of the game’s November 19 release, citing strong early sales reports. The company’s financial performance may see a significant boost from the title’s launch.