Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) continues its remarkable sales performance, shifting another 5 million copies in the past three months – a testament to its enduring popularity over a decade after its September 2013 launch. It remains one of the best-selling video games ever.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), released in October 2018, also saw a sales surge, adding 3 million units to its impressive 70 million total sales in the last quarter.
The sustained success is significantly fueled by GTA Online, GTA V's ever-evolving multiplayer component. Take-Two Interactive's commitment to regular updates, such as the December 2024 Agents of Sabotage, keeps the player base engaged and actively contributing to sales.
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 2025 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 planned Autumn 2025 launch. 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 time may be needed, mirroring the development cycles of previous titles like GTA V and RDR2, despite the fall release target.
