GTA 6 taking part in arduous to get, tens of millions of followers left in limbo as current-gen console launch looms

Grand Theft Auto followers might have to attend a bit of longer for the discharge of the extremely anticipated GTA 6, however that is not the one hurdle they will have to beat. Reports are suggesting that when the sport lastly drops, it may very well be unavailable to tens of millions of gamers.

The look forward to GTA 6 has been lengthy and painful for followers, with some ready for its launch because the launch of GTA 5 method again in 2013. And whereas we’re edging nearer to its launch, trade insiders are predicting that the sport will solely be obtainable on current-gen consoles, leaving PS4 and Xbox One gamers out within the chilly.

But why the choice to exclude last-gen gamers? It’s all right down to the set up base. Rockstar Games and its dad or mum firm Take-Two Interactive wish to be sure that the set up base is massive sufficient to justify the sport’s launch, and with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S being the current-gen consoles, it is sensible to launch the sport on these platforms.

However, this resolution might have main implications for the sport’s success. When GTA 5 was launched, it was on the finish of the PS3 and Xbox 360 era, that means that the set up base was already huge. But with GTA 6 solely being obtainable on current-gen consoles, it stays to be seen whether or not it could attain the gross sales heights of its predecessor.

For most gamers, the news that the sport will solely be obtainable on current-gen consoles is not an enormous deal. After all, they nonetheless have a few years to safe a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. But for these in smaller and creating markets around the globe, the news shouldn’t be so good. They are more likely to miss out on the sport at its launch and till PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are extra available of their area.

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So, whereas we might have to attend a bit of longer for the discharge of GTA 6, the larger query now’s: will it’s as profitable as its predecessor with out the huge set up base of the last-gen consoles? Only time will inform, however one factor’s for certain, GTA followers can be eagerly awaiting its launch with bated breath.