GTA 6’s Development Reportedly Cost $1.5 Billion, Here’s What Else That Can Buy - Beyond Clips

Grand Theft Auto 6’s development cost is reportedly around a billion, possibly up to $1.5 billion, a figure that prompts a contemplation of what else such a sum could fund. For comparison, the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, cost approximately $1.5 billion. The transcript humorously questions the replay value of the Burj Khalifa, especially in light of Tom Cruise's stunts, suggesting it might have more monthly active users who are birds than human visitors. It’s also speculated that people in the Burj Khalifa might be playing Grand Theft Auto V, potentially purchasing Shark Cards. Another benchmark for $1.5 billion is Yankee Stadium. The transcript acknowledges its beauty and the possibility of building another one nearby, contrasting it with the limited value of hot dogs and beers a person could buy there with that amount. Moving to slightly lower figures, the most expensive painting ever sold, Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi," fetched around $500 million. The transcript muses that with $1.5 billion, one could hypothetically acquire three such unique paintings if they existed, or buy the one available and still have enough for a mansion to display it, potentially confusing burglars. The transcript then explores luxury acquisitions, suggesting that $1.5 billion could buy three of Gabe Newell's super yachts, each costing about $500 million. These yachts are described as so large they approach cruise ship status. The speaker expresses no personal interest in owning a yacht. The possibility of using $1.5 billion to create the most expensive Star Wars trilogy is raised. The sequel trilogy, while costing under a billion, is mentioned as the most expensive. The transcript humorously critiques the planning and execution of the sequel trilogy, particularly the handling of the original cast members and plot points. The discussion then shifts to other potential uses of a billion dollars, including making two to five more Avatar movies, a venture James Cameron is already undertaking. The Avatar films are described as expensive, with a focus on characters having babies and people slightly turning their heads. Alternatively, for $1.5 billion, one could fund a NASA launch to space. The transcript ends with a humorous anecdote about the meaning of "NASA" and a sign-off from the YouTube show "Beyond IGN."