GTA Sales Statistics (2013–2026): Every Grand Theft Auto Game’s Units Sold
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Grand Theft Auto is the best-selling premium video-game franchise of the modern era and one of the most profitable entertainment properties ever created. Below are the full figures from GTA V’s 2013 launch through 2026. This page is a complete, regularly-updated reference on GTA sales figures — every mainline title, GTA V’s record-breaking run, franchise totals, revenue, and how it all compares to the best-selling games of all time.
Key Takeaways for Journalists
- GTA V has shipped 225M+ copies (Take-Two, Holiday 2025) — up from 205M in early 2025.
- It is the third best-selling game of all time, behind Tetris and Minecraft.
- The GTA franchise has sold 465M+ copies lifetime.
- GTA V has generated an estimated US$10 billion in revenue — more than almost any film.
- GTA V still sells ~5 million copies per quarter, 12+ years after launch.
- It has sold across three console generations (PS3/360 → PS4/One → PS5/Series).
- GTA: San Andreas (~27.5M) is the best-selling of the older titles.
- GTA 6 is the most anticipated launch in industry history.
How Many Copies Has GTA V Sold?
As of Take-Two Interactive’s Holiday 2025 financial results, Grand Theft Auto V has shipped more than 225 million units worldwide. That is up from roughly 205 million at the start of 2025 and around 215 million by August 2025 — the game continues to ship on the order of five million copies every quarter, an almost unheard-of trajectory for a title first released in September 2013.
This staying power is driven by three factors: repeated re-releases across console generations, the enduring popularity of GTA Online, and continuous discounting that keeps the game near the top of digital charts more than a decade on.
| Milestone | Approx. date | Cumulative sales |
|---|---|---|
| Launch (PS3/Xbox 360) | Sep 2013 | ~33 million (first year) |
| PS4 / Xbox One era | 2015 | ~60 million |
| Sustained growth | 2017 | ~85 million |
| Passed 100M | 2019 | ~115 million |
| PS5 / Series era begins | 2021 | ~150 million |
| Continued sales | 2023 | ~185 million |
| Latest reported | 2025 | ~225 million |
GTA V vs the Best-Selling Games of All Time
GTA V sits third on the all-time list. Tetris, counting every version across four decades, is estimated at around 520 million; Minecraft passed 400 million by 2026. GTA V’s ~225M makes it comfortably the best-selling game ever released on modern consoles, and the best-selling game not owned by a platform holder.
| # | Game | Copies sold | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tetris (all versions) | ~520 million | Combined across platforms |
| 2 | Minecraft | ~400 million | Best-selling single game |
| 3 | Grand Theft Auto V | ~225 million | Best-selling on modern consoles |
| 4 | Wii Sports | ~83 million | Best-selling single-platform |
| 5 | PUBG: Battlegrounds | ~75 million | Premium PC/console version |
Full GTA Franchise Sales by Title
Across every game, the Grand Theft Auto series has sold more than 465 million copies. GTA V accounts for roughly half of that total on its own.
| Title | Year | Copies sold |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 2013 | ~225 million |
| GTA: San Andreas | 2004 | ~27.5 million |
| Grand Theft Auto IV | 2008 | ~25 million |
| GTA: Vice City | 2002 | ~17.5 million |
| Grand Theft Auto III | 2001 | ~14.5 million |
| Other titles & remasters | — | ~55 million combined |
| Franchise total | — | ~465 million |
How Much Money Has GTA Made?
GTA V has generated an estimated US$10 billion in revenue since 2013 — a figure that dwarfs the biggest Hollywood blockbusters. A large share of that comes not from game sales but from GTA Online, whose in-game currency (Shark Cards) and continual content updates turned GTA V into a live-service juggernaut. This is the core reason Take-Two has kept the decade-old game in active development rather than moving on.
GTA V Across Three Console Generations
Few games have spanned three hardware generations at retail. GTA V launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 (2013), was remastered for PS4 and Xbox One (2014), and arrived again on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (2022) with an enhanced “expanded and enhanced” edition. Each re-release brought a fresh wave of sales, a key driver of its cumulative total.
What GTA Sales Mean for GTA 6
GTA V’s extraordinary long tail sets the commercial stage for Grand Theft Auto VI, the most anticipated entertainment launch of the decade. Analysts widely expect GTA 6 to become the fastest-selling game — and potentially the fastest-selling entertainment product — ever released. Whether it can match GTA V’s twelve-year cumulative total will depend on the long-term success of its own online mode.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many copies has GTA V sold?
Grand Theft Auto V has shipped over 225 million copies worldwide as of Take-Two’s Holiday 2025 results, up from 205M at the start of 2025. It is still selling around 5 million copies per quarter more than a decade after launch.
Is GTA V the best-selling game of all time?
No — GTA V is the third best-selling game ever. Tetris (combining all versions, ~520M) and Minecraft (~400M) are ahead. GTA V is, however, the best-selling game ever released on modern consoles and one of the most profitable entertainment products in history.
How much money has GTA made?
Grand Theft Auto V alone has generated an estimated US$10 billion in revenue since 2013 — making it one of the most financially successful entertainment products of all time, ahead of virtually any film. Much of its ongoing revenue comes from GTA Online.
What is the best-selling GTA game?
GTA V, by a wide margin (~225M). The next best-selling is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (~27.5M), followed by GTA IV (~25M).
How many copies has the GTA franchise sold?
The entire Grand Theft Auto franchise has sold over 465 million copies lifetime across all titles and remasters.
When did GTA V come out?
GTA V launched on 17 September 2013 for PS3 and Xbox 360. It has since been re-released on PS4/Xbox One (2014) and PS5/Xbox Series X|S (2022) — spanning three console generations.
Will GTA 6 outsell GTA 5?
GTA 6 is the most anticipated game launch in history and is widely expected to become the fastest-selling entertainment product ever. Whether it can match GTA V’s decade-long cumulative total will depend on its own long-term live-service performance.
Methodology & Sourcing
Sales figures are shipment numbers reported by Take-Two Interactive in quarterly financial results, cross-referenced with Statista and Wikipedia’s best-selling-games records. “Copies sold” refers to units shipped/sold-through as disclosed by publishers. Older-title figures reflect the most recent historical disclosures and are rounded. Revenue figures are company-reported or widely-cited estimates. We update this page as Take-Two publishes new results.
Sources
- Take-Two Interactive — quarterly earnings reports (Holiday 2025 results: GTA V 225M+)
- Statista — GTA V total unit sales & all-time best-selling games
- Wikipedia — List of best-selling video games
- Rockstar Games / Take-Two — historical franchise sales announcements (465M+ franchise)
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