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As one of the most decorated game studios on the planet, Rockstar Games’ ability to create mega-successful franchises is second to none. With five iconicGTAgames and twoRed Dead Redemptiongames under its belt, Rockstar is set to send shockwaves throughout the industry yet again next year with the highly-anticipatedGTA 6.
However, while the next chapter ofGTAis being worked on, demand forGrand Theft Auto 5andRed Dead Redemption 2is still going strong. Take-Two Interactive, the owner of Rockstar Games, recently held an earnings call for Q3 2024 where they updated the sales figures for the franchises, which are frankly astonishing.
Red Dead Redemption 2’s earnings
According to Take-Two, theRed Dead Redemptionseries has sold over 86 million units worldwide, withRDR 2accounting for61 million unitsfrom that figure. This update further strengthened its position as Rockstar’s second best-selling game, as well as the seventh best-selling game of all time.
For most single-player games in the industry, let alone a story-heavy, mature game likeRDR 2, these statistics are unheard of. However, this is a drop in the bucket compared to the bonkers numbers that theGTAfranchise is pulling.
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Grand Theft Auto 5 is Rockstar’s best-selling game so far
Grand Theft Auto 5has been on the market for over a decade. Even though it’s been updated over the years and made its way onto the latest current-gen consoles, the game’s age still shows. But, such is the power of theGTAname that it has managed to sell over195 million copiesto date, with 5 million of them from the last quarter.
GTA 5is the second best-selling game of all time, and the entire franchise currently sits at over 420 million copies sold. These numbers are a testament to how much of a juggernaut the series is, and how we’re not ready for the successGTA 6will accrue. Speaking of which…
A Small GTA 6 Tease?
While Take-Two didn’t provide any new information forGrand Theft Auto 6, they did provide some insight about the long-awaited title’sfirst reveal in December. While speaking about the success of the franchise, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said thatGTA 6‘sannouncement sparked excitementfor the entire series, and acted as a “halo effect” for otherGrand Theft Autogames, leading to an uptick in sales. When asked about a release window for the game, Zelnick said, “We’re seeking perfection, and when we feel we’ve optimized creatively, that’s the time to release”.
With Rockstar Games Wanting ‘Perfection’ for GTA 6, We Could Be Waiting a While Based on their Recent Track Record
However, analysts noticed that Take-Two reduced their earnings guidance for FY2025 (April 2024 to March 2025) from $8 billion to $7 billion. The $1 billion drop could be a sign thatGTA 6slipped out of an internally-targeted Q1 2025 release window, and will release after March next year. Either way,fans are brimming with excitement, andGrand Theft Auto 6will certainly smash the records its predecessors set.
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Content Writer
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A lifelong gamer, lover of cars, and Master’s student of Automotive Journalism, Viraaj Bhatnagar is a gaming writer at FandomWire who aims to be one of the greats. When he’s not hunched over on his laptop typing out copy, he can be found lapping circuits in Gran Turismo or slaying draugr in God of War.
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