GTA 5 celebrates its 11th anniversary on Tuesday. The game was released on September 17, 2013, and in two days, Rockstar Games made $1 billion in revenue, breaking all gaming records.
The Grand Theft Auto franchise has the biggest fan base worldwide, cutting through all age groups. It is the most celebrated and cherished game, with fans willing to spend any amount of money to get their hands on it.
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Now that 11 years have passed and GTA 6 is in the pipeline, how much money have Rockstar Games earned through GTA 5? This article will highlight how much the gaming studio made with the segment.
GTA 5: How Much Money Did Rockstar Games Make?
According to a report on the most recent earnings, Rockstar Games has made $8.9 billion through GTA 5 since its release in 2013. These earnings make GTA 5 the most successful game ever made, and it still generates millions in revenue every year.
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Data shows that the gaming studio earned $200 million in the last quarter alone. That’s a massive revenue stream for the parent company, Take-Two Interactive.
Also, Rockstar Games released the trailer of GTA 6 last December, officially announcing the game’s release in 2025. The gaming studio has not mentioned the next instalment since then and has kept all developments under wraps. The trailer leaks caused embarrassment to the studio, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old in the UK.
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Since GTA 5 made $1 billion in two days, GTA 6 is expected to reach the figure in a day. It could surpass the earnings of its predecessor and create a new record in the gaming industry. No other game in the market can come this close in earnings.