The last series title, “GTA5,” came out in 2013 and went on to ship more than 200,000,000 copies, making it the world’s second best-selling game after “ Minecraft .” “GTA6” may eclipse even that stunning record. Financial research firm DFC Intelligence predicts the game will earn more than $1 billion in preorders alone.

This year could mark a major moment in gaming history with the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6. Set to launch in the summer, it has been eagerly awaited since the record-breaking success of its predecessor,