GTA 5 and RDR2 Soar with Record-Breaking Sales

Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) continues to defy expectations, selling an impressive 5 million copies in the last three months alone, a testament to its enduring popularity over a decade after its September 2013 launch. It remains one of the best-selling video games of all time.

Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), released in October 2018, also shows strong sales momentum, adding 3 million copies to its already substantial 70 million sales figure in the recent quarter.

The sustained success of GTA V is significantly boosted 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, keeps players engaged and returning.

Looking ahead, Take-Two has confirmed a Fall 2025 release for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Further bolstering their upcoming releases, Mafia: The Old Country is slated for a Summer 2025 release, and Borderlands 4 is expected later in the year.

While concerns about potential delays for Grand Theft Auto VI are understandable, Take-Two's recent financial report reaffirms its planned Autumn 2025 release. Similarly, Borderlands 4's release in 2025 has been confirmed, although specific dates remain unannounced.

Take-Two CEO, Strauss Zelnick, acknowledged Rockstar Games' meticulous development approach, suggesting that additional development time, similar to that invested in GTA V and RDR2, may be necessary. This statement, however, doesn't contradict the fall release window for GTA VI.