Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to set new records for the video game industry. But will potential billion-dollar sales of the title buoy an entire industry facing years of layoffs and lower returns on investment?

On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier takes us inside the making of GTA VI and breaks down the financial stakes of one of the biggest entertainment releases of all time.

Read more: The Making of Grand Theft Auto VI

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Host: Sarah Holder; Guest: Jason Schreier; Produced by Julia Press; Edited by Aaron Edwards; Engineering by Sean Carter.

Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to set new records for the video game industry. But will potential billion-dollar sales of the title buoy an entire industry facing years of layoffs and lower returns on investment? On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg&rsquo;s Jason Schreier takes us inside the making of GTA VI and breaks down the financial stakes of one of the biggest entertainment releases of all time.
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2026-grand-theft-auto-6-making-of/">The Making of Grand Theft Auto VI</a>
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Host: Sarah Holder; Guest: Jason Schreier; Produced by Julia Press; Edited by Aaron Edwards; Engineering by Sean Carter.

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Grand Theft Auto VI Is Gaming’s Biggest Financial Bet

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