A recent leak suggested that Grand Theft Auto 6 could introduce cryptocurrency in its gameplay. Rockstar Games is currently working on GTA 6 and might have an in-built cryptocurrency for players to earn and trade. Reports previously stated that Rockstar Games could name the cryptocurrency ‘Bitcoin’. However, a new leak from a popular gaming website claims that the cryptocurrency in GTA 6 will be designated as just ‘Crypto’.
Nonetheless, there’s no official confirmation from Rockstar Games and we’ll have to wait and watch for updates on GTA 6 cryptocurrency.
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Fans Thrilled That GTA 6 Could Have Cryptocurrency
Grand Theft Auto fans are excited with the recent reports that Rockstar Games could introduce cryptocurrency in the upcoming game. GTA has various technologically advanced elements right from its previous releases of GTA 3 and GTA San Andreas.
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Grand Theft Auto 5, which was released in 2013 is bringing in good revenue for Rockstar Games even after nine years. GTA 5 still makes around $15,000 in revenue every 15 minutes which translates to $1 billion per year.
From 2013 to 2022, Rockstar Games has reportedly earned $6 billion in revenue only from GTA 5. In addition, GTA Online makes $800 million each year from Shark Cards alone.
Fans claim that Rockstar Games is slowing GTA 6 release to push for non-stop revenue from GTA 5. The revenue stream is coming from all gaming consoles including PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and the PC.
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Recently, the game was updated to all gen-next consoles hinting that GTA 6 release might take much longer. GTA 5 is the highest-selling game of the decade in the USA. The upcoming GTA 6 could have more potential and break records than GTA 5 created.