GTA 5 Sees Resurgence in Downloads Ahead of GTA 6 Release
The leak has sparked excitement among gamers, who are eagerly awaiting the release of GTA 6. With its impressive features and massive open world, the game is expected to be a huge success, building on the popularity of GTA V and setting a new standard for the open-world genre.
The latest GTA 6 trailer has sparked a surge in downloads for GTA V, propelling it to the 5th most downloaded game in the US and Canada and 4th in Europe in May, a significant jump from its previous rankings. This increase in popularity is also reflected in the PS4 charts, where GTA V has become the 5th most downloaded title in North America and 6th in Europe.
The success of GTA V can be attributed to the anticipation building up for the release of GTA 6, which is expected to feature a massive open world with over 700 enterable buildings, including shops that can be robbed. This is a significant increase from GTA 5, which had many buildings but most were inaccessible. The game's map size is expected to be vast, offering players a high level of freedom to explore and engage in various activities.
A report by Ampere Analytics revealed that GTA V saw a significant increase in players due to the success of the Minecraft film, with 20 million monthly active users in April, the highest since June 2022. The report also showed that 11% of GTA Online players also play Minecraft, and there was a 19% decline in average gaming hours among new and returning Minecraft players in GTA Online on PlayStation in April.
Meanwhile, a major leak has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature hundreds of malls and over 700 functional and enterable stores, which could reshape the open-world genre in gaming. The leak also indicates an upgrade from GTA 5's character switching system, with an additional character switching mode allowing players to switch between characters together.
As the release of GTA 6 approaches, fans can expect a game with an unprecedented level of content and surprises. With its massive open world, enterable buildings, and upgraded character switching system, GTA 6 is set to raise the bar for open-world games. The game is expected to be released on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.