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 saw a sales surge, adding 3 million copies to its already substantial 70 million total 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 expansion, 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 lineup, 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 autumn 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 process, suggesting that additional time may be needed, echoing the development timelines of previous titles like GTA V and RDR2, despite the fall release target for GTA VI.
