Recently, Grand Theft Auto V celebrated its 13th anniversary. As the latest mainline entry in the GTA series, it also seems poised to reach its final chapter. Grand Theft Auto V was released on September 17, 2013, exactly 13 years ago.
The 13th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto V has arrived, with only a few months remaining until the dawn of the GTA VI era.
If you find it strange that a video game is already 13 years old, you're not alone. Even those born when Grand Theft Auto V was released are now 13, and one of the games they're likely talking about is GTA VI.
Grand Theft Auto V initially launched on PS3 and Xbox 360, with the PC version following in 2015. Rockstar's strategy of prioritizing console releases will continue with GTA VI, as the next entry in the series will launch on consoles first.
However, the success of Grand Theft Auto V is not typical for Rockstar. The game became a global phenomenon from day one, profoundly impacting the video game industry. Grand Theft Auto V generated over $1 billion in sales within just a few days of its release, ultimately becoming one of the most profitable entertainment products in history.
Unlike many major titles, Grand Theft Auto V's commercial success has not waned over time. Rockstar and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, have released various versions of the game for next-generation platforms, allowing Grand Theft Auto V to remain on the charts for an extended period.
According to the latest statistics released by Take-Two, cumulative sales of Grand Theft Auto V have reached 230 million copies. This figure indicates that even after 13 years, the game remains one of the company's most important commercial products.
Grand Theft Auto V arrived five years after GTA IV, which was considered a relatively long gap between two mainline entries in the series at the time. However, few could have imagined that, 13 years after GTA V's launch, players would still be eagerly awaiting the next installment.