How much has GTA 5 made? Sales numbers and revenue explained
The game has generated huge numbers for Rockstar Games.
We all know it's been successful, but how much has GTA 5 made?
Since launching in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 has become one of the best-selling titles in the entirety of video game history. It's safe to say that it has made its publisher a lot of money.
It's still a massively popular game today. This is partly in thanks to third-party mods, and GTA role-playing continues to bring new players in, too.
You'll probably find it easier to count the number of people who haven't played it.
Want to know how much money GTA 5 has made and how many copies have been sold since its launch in 2013? You're in the right place. Keep reading to find out!
How much has GTA 5 made? Sales numbers and revenue explained
According to statistics platform Statista, GTA 5 has sold over 200 million units worldwide as of November 2024.
GTA 5 is one of the most unique games in history, having released across three generations of PlayStation and Xbox consoles alongside PC.
With such a huge amount of games sold, Rockstar Games has made a vast amount of money for creating the second-best-selling title of all time. But what does this mean in terms of the money?
Since launch, GTA 5 has generated $8.6 billion USD in revenue, according to the reporting around Rockstar's most recent earnings report.
That’s approximately £6.9 billion GBP in British money, by the current exchange rate, making GTA 5 one of the most successful entertainment products ever created.
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In addition to the sales of individual copies, GTA 5 also appeared for a limited time on Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft’s subscription service. As of January 2025, though, GTA 5 is not on Game Pass.
It’s unclear how the service compensates the developers, but we imagine a few million contributes to the final total.
As for the number of players still enjoying the delights of Los Santos, it has remained stable for PC players. Steam Charts reports that an average of 130,000 players played GTA 5 in the last month, but the full total is bound to be much higher.
When PlayStation, Xbox and the Epic Games Store are taken into consideration, the overall number of players is believed to be significantly greater.
Considering that GTA 5 has been available since 2013, its consistently high player count and staggering sales figures are a sight to behold.
As the countdown towards the GTA 6 release date continues, we’ll continue updating this page as we hear more about the GTA 5 sales numbers.
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Jon Nicholson is a Freelance Gaming Writer, specialising in the Call of Duty franchise. He previously worked for Gfinity, GGRecon and Red Bull writing a variety of gaming news and guides. Alongside his previous work, he's a Freelance News Writer for Esports Insider.
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