More than a decade after its original launch, Grand Theft Auto V is still expanding its reach. Rockstar Games’ flagship title has now crossed another major commercial milestone, reinforcing its place among the best-selling games in industry history.
Publisher Take-Two Interactive revealed in its latest financial update that the game has surpassed 225 million copies sold, marking a 5 million increase since the last reported figure. The steady rise suggests the open-world giant continues to attract newcomers while maintaining a massive active player base.
The company also highlighted strong performance in player-driven revenue. Recurrent consumer spending, income generated from ongoing in-game purchases, is projected to grow 17% year over year. During the most recent quarter, this category jumped 23% overall, with GTA Online alone posting a 27% increase. Frequent content drops and live-service updates appear to be keeping engagement levels high across the multiplayer experience.
From a market standpoint, GTA V’s durability is increasingly unusual. Very few titles manage to remain commercially relevant across multiple hardware generations, yet Rockstar’s blockbuster continues to function as both a premium release and a long-term service platform.
With the next entry in the franchise on the horizon, the numbers raise an interesting question for the industry. When the new GTA arrives, how quickly will this massive player base move on to the next Los Santos adventure? Share your thoughts and stay tuned to VGNW and follow us on X for ongoing coverage and breakdowns.
How many copies has GTA V sold?
The game has now exceeded 225 million units worldwide.
