Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) continues to defy expectations, selling an impressive 5 million copies in the last three months alone, a remarkable feat for a game released over a decade ago (September 2013). Its enduring popularity solidifies its place as one of history's best-selling video games.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), released in October 2018, also shows strong sales momentum, adding 3 million copies to its already substantial 70 million total sales in the recent quarter.
The enduring success of GTA V 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 release of "Agents of Sabotage," keeps players actively engaged.
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 reports reaffirm its fall 2025 release window. 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 the creation of GTA V and RDR2, may be necessary, despite the fall release target for GTA VI.
