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When Rockstar Games releasedGTA 5in 2013, it probably didn’t predict that the game would become one of the best of all time and break sales records. We already knew how successful theGTAbrand had been; the sixth main entry featuring Niko Bellic was the most recent proof of this at the time.

GTA 5 and GTA Online in-game screenshot

GTA 5drew everyone in with the criminal lives of Michael, Franklin, and Trevor, quickly making them forget even the previous games in the series. Additionally, the update policy followed forGTA: Onlineenabled Rockstar to create a new trend in the market.

GTA: Online Is Approaching 11th Anniversary, and Fans Are Grateful That It’s Offering Free Updates

GTA: Online‘s latest DLC update,Bottom Dollar Bounties, was released on June 25. While fans are currently enjoying the new addition, they should realize that all of this is truly free. Moreover, there are no paywalls or battle passes like in many other games.

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Okay, we may need to be a little clearer here. These DLCs are completely free to download. However, you still need to pay with in-game currency to access them. You can load the required amount into the game with real money, or you can earn it within a few days of gameplay without actually spending anything.

AsGTA Onlineapproaches its 11th anniversary, fans are grateful to the studio for not being overbearing, especially when it comes to money. As long as you earn money in-game, all additions are free, and you do not need to spend real money. This is a major trend that the developer started, and other studios have followed.

“Marvel’s Spider-Man Meets GTA Online”: Leaked Pitch Video from Insomniac Shows We Missed Out on a Generational Multiplayer Game in Spider-Man: The Great Web

Now we’re coming up to 11 years of GTA Online, we’ve had up to 47 DLC updates for this game which is absolutely insane. All for free, as well. No paywall, no battle passes.These updates were all free as long as you earned the money. Rockstar brought this trend to the whole…

According to some, this may change soon with GTA+. While this premium membership offers opportunities toGTA Onlineplayers, it could play a key role in future DLCs becoming fully paid. It is too early to be certain, but for now, we can consider it a membership that offers unique opportunities to players.

GTA 5 poster

GTA 5 is the Second Best-Selling Video Game of All Time

As the countdown begins forGTA 6, set to be released in 2025, the farewell time forGTA 5is approaching. This game, which has demonstrated its quality since its initial release, has truly guided the gaming world.

Rockstar Games Celebrates GTA Online’s Lunar New Year Celebration, and it Could Not be More Appropriate

Thereportsshared in May indicate that the game has sold approximately 200 million copies to date. This makes it the second best-selling video game of all time and one of the most successful entertainment products, with revenues exceeding $8.5 billion.

Finally, the success of the game has caused fans to set the bar much higher forGTA 6. Even the slightest failure by the studio could make the upcoming title one of the biggest disappointments in history. That’s why we can’t criticize them for being meticulous and taking their time.

Rockstar Games Celebrates GTA Online’s Lunar New Year Celebration, and it Could Not be More Appropriate

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Tunahan Karakis

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Tunahan is an author who entered the gaming world at a young age and loves to share what he has learned with his readers. He is an enthusiast of GTA, FIFA (EA FC), Uncharted, and The Last of Us.

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