A new report reveals that "GTA6" is set to be one of the leading contributors to record-breaking revenue in the gaming industry this year. According to the "2025 PC and Console Gaming Market Report" by data analytics firm Newzoo, following a period marked by layoffs and reduced consumer spending, the release of the highly anticipated "GTA6" is expected to rejuvenate the market.
The core forecast of the report indicates that from 2025 to 2027, the console market growth will be propelled by "GTA6" and the Nintendo Switch2. It is anticipated that this will drive the overall market size to $92.7 billion by 2027, compared to $80.2 billion in 2024, which represents a year-on-year decrease.
The report highlights that "GTA6" is poised to drive game sales significantly. Meanwhile, first-party titles for the Switch2 are also showing strong performance. As "GTA6" will debut exclusively on PS5 and Xbox platforms (with no current mention of a PC release), it's anticipated that this will substantially boost console sales.
Despite its release almost 12 years ago, "GTA5" still demonstrates remarkable staying power. According to data from 2024, the game holds a 4.4% share of total gameplay time on the PlayStation platform, ranking as the fourth most played game on consoles. Leading the pack is "Fortnite" with a 13.8% share, followed by "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III" at 8.4% and "EA Sports FC 24" at 7.6%.
On the Xbox platform, this trend persists, with "GTA5" securing the eighth position, accounting for 3.2% of total playtime.
