Newzoo: 2026 console revenue would be flat year-on-year without Grand Theft Auto 6

Market research firm Newzoo projects that 2026 console revenue growth depends entirely on the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, with the title single-handedly preventing what would otherwise be stagnant year-over-year performance for the industry segment.

• Newzoo specifically named Grand Theft Auto 6 as the decisive factor for 2026 console revenue growth
• The forecast predicts flat console revenue for 2026 if GTA 6 does not launch this year
• The projection compares 2026 performance directly against 2025 baseline revenue
• A single game title is expected to carry the entire console market's financial growth

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