Rockstar Games recently announced its very own game launcher called Rockstar Launcher. The game studio is one of the many studios who have embraced such platform including Epic Games and EA. The launching of the latest platform triggers speculations among fans that the studio might be planning to release "GTA 6" and the PC version of "Red Dead Redemption 2" exclusively to its own launcher.
Rockstar Games has been selling its popular game, "GTA 5" on storefronts like Steam. With the launch of Rockstar Launcher, will the studio release the highly anticipated "GTA 6" and the PC version of "Red Dead Redemption 2" exclusively? Following the announcement of the Rockstar Launcher, Rockstar Games was asked by GamesIndustry.biz what this latest move means particularly for its titles on other storefronts.
The gaming studio refused to make a comment when it was asked if The Rockstar Launcher would impact the availability of its titles on other PC storefronts. Although the refusal to make a comment is nowhere an indication or confirmation that upcoming games like "GTA 6" and the PC version of "Red Dead Redemption 2" will be exclusive to the launcher, it is also not a denial. Whether we admit it or not, gaming studios are here for business.
If Rockstar Games chooses to release "GTA 6" or "Red Dead Redemption 2" PC to its launcher exclusively, it could mean millions of earnings. The "GTA 5" released through Steam deducts Rockstar Games between 20 percent and 30 percent earning on each sale. That is roughly $10 a copy sold for every full-priced title.
While it may seem like a small amount, considering the success of "GTA 5," that could translate to hundreds of millions of dollars. So far, "GTA 5" has sold more than 90 million copies, which means Rockstar Games has lost roughly $900 million on "GTA 5" alone. Rockstar Games could face backlash from gamers if it decides in the future to release "GTA 6" and "Red Dead Redemption 2" PC on its Launcher.
But, gamers, who are itching to get their hands on these titles, will, one way or another play it on Rockstar Launcher should the gaming studio decides to exclusively release "Red Dead Redemption 2" PC and "GTA 6" on its launcher. They will be disappointed and mad and furious at first, but they will still play the games exclusive or not. Considering the popularity of "GTA 6" Rockstar Games and Take Two Interactive will surely do something to boost its sales.
