Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) is on the verge of achieving an extraordinary milestone by reaching 200 million copies sold. According to the latest financial results from publisher Take-Two, the game has already surpassed 195 million copies sold, with an additional five million copies sold in the last three months alone.
With its current sales momentum, GTA 5 is expected to hit the 200 million mark before the summer arrives. This accomplishment would place it significantly ahead of iconic titles like Tetris, with around 100 million more copies sold, and second only to Minecraft, which is believed to have sold approximately 300 million copies.
The success of GTA 5 is not only remarkable but also financially lucrative, largely attributed to its enduring GTA Online service and the sale of Shark Cards for in-game currency. Out of the entire GTA franchise, which has sold a total of 420 million games to date, GTA 5 alone accounts for nearly half of that figure. It stands as the top-selling title in the US over the past decade, both in terms of copies sold and revenue generated.
Since its initial release in September 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, followed by ports to PS4 and Xbox One the following year, and a PC launch in 2015, GTA 5 has had substantial time to accumulate its impressive sales figures. Moreover, in 2022, it made its debut on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, further extending its reach.
In comparison, Red Dead Redemption 2, released six years ago, has sold an impressive 61 million copies, a substantial number overshadowed only by the monumental success of GTA 5. This figure dwarfs the 27 million copies sold by its predecessor, Red Dead Redemption 1.
Looking ahead, the highly anticipated GTA 6 is on the horizon. The release of its first trailer in December has generated significant excitement. While an exact release date remains unconfirmed, Ubisoft has indicated a launch sometime later in 2025.
