GTA 5 and Red Dead 2 Sales Soar

Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) continues its impressive sales trajectory, moving 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 titles.

Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2), released in October 2018, also saw a sales surge, adding 3 million units to its already substantial 70 million copy total in the recent quarter.

The enduring success of GTA V is significantly fueled by GTA Online, its consistently updated multiplayer component. 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 launch, and Borderlands 4 is 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 precise dates remain unannounced.

Take-Two CEO, Strauss Zelnick, acknowledged Rockstar Games' meticulous development approach, stating that it might necessitate additional time, mirroring the development cycles of previous titles like GTA V and RDR2. This cautious approach, however, doesn't appear to significantly alter the projected release windows.