Initially released in September 2013, GTA 5 has consistently been one of the best-selling games of the year for over a decade. Much of the game's sustained popularity can be attributed to the success of GTA Online, which continues to averagehundreds of thousands of players daily on Steam alone.
During an earnings call on November 6th, Take-Two Interactive announced that sales for GTA 5 have surpassed 205 million copies. This represents an increase of five million copies in the last year alone, an extraordinary number considering the game's age. The recent hype around GTA 6's reveal trailer is also likely to be a contributing factor, as is the fact that the game has survived through multiple console generations, likely leading to repeat purchases from players who upgrade their consoles.
This now brings the total sales of the GTA series up to 435 million across all platforms. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnik acknowledged the success by stating that GTA Online's "sustained engagement" has continued to "outperform expectations."
Though the scale of the figures may come as a pleasant surprise, the game has received countless updates and patches since its release, with developers working tirelessly to keep the game fresh over the years, even for long-time and returning players.
As one of the industry's leading holding companies, the additional revenue could help to bolster future projects across several areas, so keep your eyes peeled for whatever Rockstar and other Take-Two acquisitions have planned next.
Several factors seem to contribute to GTA 5's success and longevity, and the future certainly bodes well for Rockstar if GTA 6 manages to achieve even a fraction of the same numbers. One thing remains certain: the Grand Theft Auto franchise isn't going anywhere, at least not anytime soon.
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