2023-11-11 23:03:22

Key Milestones
- The Grand Theft Auto series crosses 410 million sales
- GTA 5 contributes with 190 million units sold
- The surge in sales continues post-announcement of the GTA 6 trailer
The legendary Grand Theft Auto (GTA) gaming series has achieved a remarkable milestone of 410 million units sold. This news broke just as Rockstar Games is ramping up excitement with the upcoming early December sneak peek of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Ever since its foray into 3D graphics in 2001, the franchise has scaled new heights of success. Earlier this year, it had already hit the 400 million sales mark, and it subsequently added 5 million more by the end of June.
Alan Wake 2's Latest Update Resolves Major Game-Halting Glitch and Improves Sound PerformanceThe recent rise to 410 million lifetime sales is attributed significantly to the unwavering popularity of GTA 5, whereas earlier titles barely made a dent in this increase.

A Year of Growth for Grand Theft Auto

Month | GTA 5 Sales | GTA Series Sales |
---|---|---|
December 2022 | 175 million | 395 million |
March 2023 | 180 million | 400 million |
June 2023 | 185 million | 405 million |
September 2023 | 190 million | 410 million |
As of September 30, GTA 5 alone has contributed 190 million units to the series' legacy, nearly covering half of its total sales. If trends persist, it's likely that GTA 5 could surpass the halfway mark by September 2024, unless GTA 6 hits the market first. Despite anticipations for an earlier release, whispers within the industry suggest GTA 6 may not debut until spring 2025.

In light of Rockstar's history of delays, a December teaser doesn't necessarily cement an early 2025 release for GTA 6. Looking back, GTA 5 took almost two years from announcement to launch.
Rockstar's upcoming GTA 6 promo has already smashed a Twitter engagement record before even a single frame has been previewed, signifying an unprecedented level of excitement amongst fans.

Grand Theft Auto's Legacy
The Grand Theft Auto franchise, conceived by David Jones and Mike Dailly and introduced in 1997, soared in popularity post-release of Grand Theft Auto 3 in 2001. This milestone led to the rebranding of DMA Design to Rockstar North, under the wing of Take-Two Interactive. The franchise garners its fame from a third-person perspective of shooting and driving through worlds that mimic iconic cities and became the fifth top-selling video game series after launching GTA 5 in 2013.
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