GTA 6 pre-orders have hit unprecedented levels, overshadowing several announcements, including an extended preview set for this month.
It’s a big moment for Rockstar and Take-Two as GTA 6 is already proving to be a commercial juggernaut, with CEO Strauss Zelnick revealing that pre-orders have reached “unprecedented” heights, according to GamesHub. Even before the highly anticipated GTA 6 trailer drops on Netflix at the end of August, the appetite for the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto series is insatiable.
In related news, The Verge reports that an “extended look” at GTA 6 is scheduled to air on August 27th, offering both YouTube and Netflix subscribers an early glimpse of the game. This collaboration continues the precedent set by their earlier partnership for mobile versions of the original GTA trilogy.
Interestingly, Zelnick, as reported by Eurogamer, appears unworried by possible negative press surrounding alleged union-busting activities at Rockstar. It seems the frenzy around GTA 6 may indeed outshine potential controversies, at least in terms of pre-launch consumer enthusiasm.
In Other Franchise News
While Rockstar looks to the future, Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains a blast from the past. According to Destructoid, Ubisoft reportedly plans another announcement or even a rebranding of the long-delayed game, potentially during The Game Awards. Given the game’s tumultuous development history, a fresh approach might be what it finally needs.
Meanwhile, the gaming and cinema collaboration trend continues. The upcoming Legend of Zelda movie is stirring curiosity, especially with reports from The Verge of Australian actor Uli Latukefu playing Ganondorf under a multi-picture deal, and Eurogamer‘s report of the late Sam Neill’s involvement, which is said to be his final role.
Leaked and Lost Titles
This week also saw the digital leak of Quake 4’s cancelled expansion, “The Awakening,” as reported by Destructoid. The expansion had been a topic of speculation for years, and its unexpected emergence could reignite interest in Quake ahead of the next QuakeCon.
Game Developments and Demos
Monster Hunter Wilds has released a free demo, albeit with the restriction of offline play only, as noted by Destructoid. The demo provides an early experience of the game’s mechanics, with progress transferrable to the full release.
Lastly, a nod to the indie sector shows that Big Walk, an indie game that’s captured the attention of players worldwide, is dealing with a pesky sound bug, with developers sprinting to patch it per Destructoid. The game sits at a 94 critic rating on Metacritic, demonstrating significant buzz despite the technical hiccup.
