“Rockstar has essentially turned Miami into Vice City in real life, flexing the game’s cultural power.”
On November 18, the day before the game’s release, Rockstar will host an exclusive event called “A Night in Vice City.” This will include a special NBA match between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks, where the Heat will don GTA-themed jerseys and play on a custom court. Miami’s nightlife has also embraced the theme, with local clubs converting into GTA-style venues.
GTA 6 will officially hit shelves on November 19 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-loading available from November 10. The game requires 212 GB of storage space and has already amassed an estimated $750 million in pre-orders, positioning it to shatter sales records upon release.
“The game has already racked up an estimated $750 million in pre-orders, suggesting it will break an absurd amount of records once the floodgates open on release weekend.”
Cade Onder, a contributor to IGN, covers this and other entertainment stories. Follow him on Twitter @Cade_Onder for more updates.
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