Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) continues to defy expectations, selling an impressive 5 million copies in the last three months—a remarkable feat for a game released over a decade ago (September 2013). Its enduring popularity solidifies its position as one of history's best-selling video games.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), released in October 2018, also saw a sales surge, adding 3 million copies to its already substantial 70 million total in the past quarter.
The enduring success of GTA 5 is significantly fueled by GTA Online, its consistently updated multiplayer component. Take-Two Interactive's commitment to ongoing content updates, such as the December 2024 Agents of Sabotage expansion, maintains player engagement.
Looking ahead, Take-Two has confirmed a fall 2025 release for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Further additions to their upcoming lineup include Mafia: The Old Country (summer release) and Borderlands 4 (later this year).
While concerns regarding potential delays for Grand Theft Auto VI are understandable, Take-Two's recent financial reports reiterate its planned autumn release. Similarly, Borderlands 4 is confirmed for 2025, although specific release dates remain unannounced.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged Rockstar Games' meticulous development approach, suggesting that additional time may be needed, mirroring the development cycles of previous titles like GTA 5 and RDR2, despite the fall release target for GTA VI.
