The Ubisoft CEO had already promised that GTA 6 would be a “market mover”, i.e. a game in which others could also benefit. Recently, Mat Piscatella, an analyst at Circana, sat down with GamesIndustry.biz to discuss the financial outlook for the gaming industry. And he also sees GTA 6 as a title that causes movement.
He hinted that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be a monumental game that will change the face of the industry: “This is going to be a tough year, but as we look to 2025, and as interest rates drop and money for developers and publisher flows a little more freely, we should get a boost in the development cycle again. With GTA 6 in particular, we'll see renewed interest. There's probably never been anything more important released in the industry, so no pressure.”
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The industry has been a bit shaken recently: layoffs are happening on every corner and expensive games are becoming increasingly economically risky. Many are hoping that GTA 6 will trigger a boost – including in console sales, which could have been better recently. And these players could then also buy additional games to give the console more than just one purpose.
Before Christmas, Microsoft temporarily lowered the Xbox Series Sony also had to adjust its forecasts for the Playstation 5. A similar picture exists among many developers who are laying off staff and looking for profit zones for projects. This also permanently changed the landscape of what is produced. Games-as-a-service shooters, for example, which are intensively monetized. Some even go so far as to say that AAA single-player shooters are “a truly terrible idea” in today's market.
Quelle: Games Industry