Rockstar Declares GTA VI Will Be the Biggest Launch in Gaming History

Rockstar Games has set bold expectations for Grand Theft Auto VI/GTA VI, describing it as “the biggest and most successful launch in video game history.” The declaration, which surfaced in a recent job listing, has intensified anticipation for the blockbuster title scheduled for release in 2026.

The excitement around GTA VI is already unmatched. Analysts predict the game could eclipse the record-breaking sales of Grand Theft Auto V, which has shifted more than 190 million copies since 2013. While Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive have not released exact wishlist or preorder figures, expectations are that GTA VI will dominate the charts from day one.

Some industry commentators have even labelled it gaming’s first true AAAAA title, highlighting the scale of ambition behind the project.

Job Listing Reveals Rockstar’s Confidence

The claim came via a listing for a Lead Software Engineer / Data Engineering role at Rockstar. The description detailed responsibilities related to both GTA Online and GTA VI, while explicitly linking the new game to record-breaking ambitions. Such phrasing in a recruitment post is unusual, but it signals the studio’s absolute confidence in the game’s cultural and commercial impact.

Rockstar has confirmed its next blockbuster title will launch on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC edition has not yet been announced, though history with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 suggests that it may arrive at a later date.

With months still to go before release, Rockstar’s early declaration sets the stage for GTA VI to not only dominate sales but also redefine the scale of video game launches as a cultural phenomenon regardless of how well it will actually play.