Ned Luke, the voice actor behind Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5, has shared his optimistic outlook on the highly anticipated GTA 6. In a recent interview with the YouTube channel Fall Damage, Luke predicted that GTA 6 could rake in a staggering $1.3 billion on its first day of release. He emphasized the excitement surrounding the game, stating, "What I tell people is, be patient. It's going to be worth the wait. From what I've seen, it's going to be amazing." Luke's confidence stems from GTA 5's impressive launch, which earned over $800 million in its first 24 hours back in 2013. He believes that GTA 6 will surpass these figures significantly.

According to DFC Intelligence, a research company, GTA 6 is projected to sell over 40 million copies and generate $3.2 billion in its first year, with $1 billion coming solely from pre-orders. This anticipation underscores the massive impact GTA 6 is expected to have on the gaming industry.

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Luke's enthusiasm for GTA 6 extends beyond its financial prospects. He hinted at the game's potential to surprise players, noting that "no one ever knows what to expect with what Rockstar Games is up to."

The Future Of GTA 5 Characters In GTA 6

In addition to discussing sales, Luke touched on the future of GTA 5 characters in the upcoming game. While his character, Michael, has not appeared in GTA Online since its launch, the other protagonists, Trevor and Franklin, have made appearances. Luke teased the possibility of Michael returning in a speculated final DLC for GTA Online or even in GTA 6 itself. Steven Ogg, who voiced Trevor, shared with ScreenRant in January 2025 his ideal scenario for Trevor in GTA 6, suggesting a dramatic "passing the torch" moment at the game's beginning.

Luke remained coy about the characters' involvement, saying, "Maybe [Michael, Franklin, and Trevor will be] in GTA 6, like [its online mode]. Maybe. Maybe not. You know Rockstar is not going to tell you anything. And if we say anything, you know they will not be very happy." Despite the actors' enthusiasm, no official announcements have been made regarding the characters' roles in GTA 6.

GTA 6 May Be At Its Testing Phase

Former Rockstar Games Animator Mike York provided insights into GTA 6's development stage, suggesting that the game is likely in its in-house testing phase. In a now-deleted video interview with YouTuber Kiwi Talkz, York highlighted the game's uniqueness and unpredictability, stating, "There are a lot of things that can happen that you don't really think about until some random kid in his basement tries it, you know? You really don't."

York believes that GTA 6 is currently undergoing in-house testing, with developers "still putting in a little work and throwing in little extras." He speculated that the game is at least playable at this point, with many testers likely having already experienced it.

Rockstar Games first unveiled GTA 6 with a trailer in December 2023, but since then, the company has remained tight-lipped about further details. Reports from Take-Two Interactive's Financial Report in 2024 suggest a potential Fall 2025 release, though no official release date has been confirmed.

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