Analyst predicts GTA 5 WILL hit Xbox One and PS4 in 2014

Gerald Lynch Gaming, Tech Digest news
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GTA-5-nick-1.jpgWe haven’t even managed to get confirmation of a PC release of Grand Theft Auto 5 yet from developers Rockstar Games, but that hasn’t stopped one games industry analyst making next-gen predictions for the franchise. According to analyst Colin Sebastian of Robert W. Baird, Rockstar Games’ record-breaking sequel will be released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2014.

In a note to investors, Sebastian stated that a next-gen remake would “help extend the value of the franchise.”

As reported earlier, GTA 5 is already smashing sales records in the UK, and is well on the way to becoming one of, if not, the most successful entertainment properties of all time.

“We are now modeling 13-14 million units shipped in F2Q. We believe there is still potential upside to our targets,” Sebastian continued.

“However, given the possibility that sales of GTA are front-loaded, we will await further sales data before adjusting our expectations further.”

Could GTA 5 for the PS4 and Xbox One happen? Perhaps eventually – San Andreas eventually turned up as a digital download for the current generation of consoles despite being a PS2-era title, so the precedent is there. The question really is will it be worth Rockstar’s time and effort – launching late in this console cycle has afforded Rockstar the opportunity of pitching to a giant, eager fanbase, while the new consoles are uncharted waters without an installed customer base yet. Even if the user numbers of the next-gen consoles reach those of the current-gen in timely fashion, how many existing GTA 5 owners would be up for double-dipping?

Gerald Lynch
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8 comments

  • Well, if it comes to PC, which all GTA’s do eventually, and since
    PS4/Xbox One both have basically a PC architecture, I could see it
    happening. Could be a PC/PS4/Xbox One simultaneous release. Could be.

  • Well, if it comes to PC, which all GTA's do eventually, and since PS4/Xbox One both have basically a PC architecture, I could see it happening. Could be a PC/PS4/Xbox One simultaneous release. Could be.

  • Gerald Lynch where did you get the info to write such an outdated and poorly misinformed article? Plenty of info out there for months and weeks on most of your speculation, as well as the efforts stores are going to be making regarding the trade-in’s from current console to next-gen upon release.
    Why are things being speculated?
    Information’s out there and not just on the current GTA situation but many other titles face the same issues regarding doubling up etc..

    Sorry if this seems harsh, just amazed that this is a current post and not from April of this year.

  • Gerald Lynch where did you get the info to write such an outdated and poorly misinformed article? Plenty of info out there for months and weeks on most of your speculation, why are things being speculated, as well as the efforts stores are going to be making regarding the trade-in's from current console to next-gen upon release. Information's out there and not just on the current GTA situation but many other titles face the same issues regarding doubling up etc..

    Sorry if this seems harsh, just amazed that this is a current post and not from April of this year.

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