Grand Theft Auto V hits 215 million units sold amidst GTA VI anticipation

More than a decade since its release, Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) remains the face of the gaming world. With hype surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI, GTA V has remarkably gone over 215 million units sold globally with a consistent quarter-to-quarter rate of 5 million copies sold. Such continued prosperity symbolizes Rockstar Games' capacity to retain players engaged through regular updates and engaging gameplay experiences.In its most recent financial report, Take-Two Interactive revealed that GTA V has sold-in more than 215 million units worldwide, a jump from 210 million last quarter. The total encompasses physical inventory in retailers' possession, but the quarterly sales of 5 million units for the past several years attest to the game's enduring popularity.Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick called GTA V the "standard-bearer for our industry" with its enormous influence on the gaming world. The game's success is further driven by GTA Online, which is still receiving periodic content additions, keeping the community entertained.Along with GTA V's record-breaking performance, Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to sell strongly, moving 4 million copies in the last three months. In dollar sales, RDR2 is now America's best-selling title of the last seven years, according to market analyst group Circana.Even without recent Red Dead Online updates, RDR2's ongoing success is a testament to Rockstar's capacity for creating timeless titles. GTA Online, on the other hand, flourishes with continuous content updates, which has helped drive GTA V's continued sales. The adoption of new modes, rewards, and cars into the game has resulted in a 5% year-to-year growth in repeat consumer spend.Looking forward, Take-Two revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will be released in May 2026. In spite of the delay, shareholders are still optimistic on the future of the company, expecting all-time highs in net bookings fueled by the upcoming games.In conclusion, Rockstar Games remains at the forefront of industry standards with its flagship products. The continued success of GTA V and RDR2, in addition to the hype for GTA VI, reiterates the company's leading role in the gaming industry.Also Read: Take-Two CEO says he doesn't play video games, focuses on talent management