Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) continues to defy expectations, selling an impressive 5 million copies in the last three months, a remarkable feat for a game released over a decade ago (September 2013). Its enduring popularity solidifies its place as one of history's best-selling video games.

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

The ongoing success of GTA 5 is significantly fueled by GTA Online, its consistently updated multiplayer component. Take-Two Interactive's commitment to releasing new content, such as the December 2024 Agents of Sabotage update, maintains player engagement and drives sales.

Looking ahead, Take-Two has confirmed a fall 2025 release for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Further additions to their lineup include Mafia: The Old Country (summer release) and Borderlands 4 (later this year).

While concerns about potential delays for Grand Theft Auto VI are understandable, Take-Two's recent financial report reaffirmed the autumn 2025 release window. Similarly, Borderlands 4's release this year has been confirmed, although specific dates remain unannounced.

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick acknowledged Rockstar Games' meticulous development approach, suggesting that additional time may be needed, mirroring the development cycles of previous titles like GTA 5 and RDR2. This cautious approach, however, hasn't altered the projected fall release for GTA VI.