A Game of the Year (GOTY) winning director has indicated they may skip the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, citing a lack of interest in the series. This comes as media reports suggest GTA 6 pre-orders have already generated over $3 billion.
The director’s sentiment offers a contrasting perspective to the massive consumer hype surrounding the game, which is slated for release on November 19, 2026.
The unnamed director, recognized for a GOTY-winning title, reportedly finds Grand Theft Auto games “bore” them, according to Beebom. This reported disinterest stands against claims that Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders surpassed 39 million copies, accumulating more than $3 billion in revenue. However, Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed these pre-order figures.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The standard edition will retail for $79.99, with an Ultimate Edition priced at $99.99. Reports also indicate that physical versions of the game may only contain a download code.
The Grand Theft Auto franchise, developed by Rockstar Games, has historically achieved significant commercial success. The previous installment, Grand Theft Auto V, has sold over 230 million copies worldwide as of May 2026, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time. The entire Grand Theft Auto series has sold nearly 470 million units globally.
Further details on the director’s specific criticisms or their identity were not provided by the source. More information on the upcoming title can be found on the official Grand Theft Auto VI website, which is part of Take-Two Interactive.
