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 among history's best-selling titles.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), released in October 2018, also saw a sales surge, adding 3 million copies to its already substantial 70 million sales total 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 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 release, with Borderlands 4 expected later in the year.
While concerns about potential delays for Grand Theft Auto VI are understandable, Take-Two's recent financial report reaffirmed its fall 2025 release window. Similarly, Borderlands 4's release this year has been confirmed, though specific dates remain unannounced.
Take-Two CEO, Strauss Zelnick, acknowledged Rockstar Games' meticulous development approach, stating that "Rockstar is taking a careful approach to the development process, which may require additional time, as was the case with the company's previous projects—such as GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2." This suggests a potential for flexibility in the release schedule, despite the fall 2025 target for GTA VI.
