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 position as one of history's best-selling video games.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), released in October 2018, also experienced a sales surge, 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 mode. 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 2025 release, with Borderlands 4 expected later in the year.
While concerns regarding potential delays for Grand Theft Auto VI are understandable, Take-Two's recent financial report reaffirmed the Fall 2025 release window. Similarly, Borderlands 4's release in 2025 was confirmed, although specific 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 V and RDR2. Despite this, the Fall 2025 release for GTA VI remains the current target.
