Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most successful entertainment products in history. How much money has GTA 5 made, how much did it cost to make, how old is it, and how much does it cost today? Here are the key facts and figures, plus a timeline of every GTA 5 release and when GTA 4 came out.
When did GTA V come out?
| Platform | Release date |
|---|---|
| PS3 and Xbox 360 | September 17, 2013 |
| PS4 and Xbox One | November 18, 2014 |
| PC | April 14, 2015 |
| PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (Expanded and Enhanced) | March 15, 2022 |
| PC Enhanced edition | March 4, 2025 |
GTA Online launched on October 1, 2013, two weeks after the game.
How old is GTA 5?
GTA 5 turned 13 on September 17, 2026. It has been released on three console generations and is still one of the best-selling games every year, mostly thanks to GTA Online. By the time GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, GTA 5 will be 13 years and two months old.
How much money has GTA 5 made?
GTA 5 earned $800 million on its first day and $1 billion in three days, setting Guinness World Records as the fastest-selling entertainment product ever at the time. Take-Two does not publish lifetime revenue for single games, but analyst estimates put total GTA 5 and GTA Online revenue at well over $8 billion, making it among the highest-grossing entertainment products of all time, ahead of any single film. GTA 5 had sold more than 215 million copies by 2025 according to Take-Two, second only to Minecraft among best-selling games.
So how much did GTA 5 make? Roughly $8-9 billion or more, with GTA Online’s Shark Cards and GTA+ subscriptions adding hundreds of millions every year. How much has GTA 5 made per year recently? Take-Two does not split it out, but GTA 5 and GTA Online still regularly appear among the top-selling games in the US.
How much did GTA 5 cost to make?
Reports at launch put GTA 5’s budget at about $265 million for development and marketing combined, which was a record for a video game in 2013. It paid that back in less than a day of sales. For GTA 6’s much higher estimated cost, see GTA 6 development and budget.
How much is GTA 5 today?
GTA 5’s price varies by platform and sale. In 2026 the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S version and the PC version are usually priced between $20 and $40, and they are frequently discounted to around $15 during sales, such as the Xbox Spring Sale 2026, where GTA V was $19.99. GTA Online can also be bought as a standalone game on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. On PC, the Enhanced edition was a free upgrade for owners of the original PC version.
When did GTA 4 come out?
Grand Theft Auto IV came out on April 29, 2008 on PS3 and Xbox 360, with a PC version on December 2, 2008. It introduced Liberty City in HD and Niko Bellic, and was followed by the Episodes from Liberty City expansions in 2009. GTA 4 is playable on Xbox One and Series X|S through backward compatibility.
GTA 5 release timeline
- September 17, 2013: PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
- October 1, 2013: GTA Online launches.
- November 18, 2014: PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- April 14, 2015: PC.
- March 15, 2022: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- 2025: GTA V Enhanced for PC.
That makes GTA 5 one of the very few games released on three console generations and still selling strongly more than 13 years after launch.
Why GTA 5 kept selling for so long
Three things kept GTA 5 near the top of sales charts. First, GTA Online received free updates for more than a decade, adding heists, businesses, vehicles and new areas, which gave players a reason to keep coming back and new players a reason to join. Second, each new console generation brought a re-release with better graphics, so many players bought it more than once. Third, frequent discounts and appearances on PlayStation Plus and Game Pass introduced it to new audiences. The game also became central to streaming and roleplay communities, which kept it visible on Twitch and YouTube.
GTA 5 records
- It earned about $800 million on its first day and $1 billion in three days, then the fastest-selling entertainment product ever.
- It is the second best-selling video game of all time, behind only Minecraft.
- It is the most financially successful entertainment product of all time by many estimates, with total revenue reported at more than $8 billion including GTA Online.
What came before: GTA 4
GTA 4 came out on April 29, 2008 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, followed by PC in December 2008. Set in Liberty City, a version of New York, it followed Niko Bellic and was praised for its story and physics. It sold around 25 million copies, a fraction of GTA 5’s total, but it laid the technical foundation for later Rockstar games. GTA 4 is playable on Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility, but there is no native PS5 version.
How much did GTA 5 cost to make?
GTA 5’s development and marketing budget was widely reported at around $265 million, which made it the most expensive game ever at the time. It earned that back on its first day. Rockstar used hundreds of developers across several studios for about five years, and recorded huge amounts of motion capture and voice acting for its three protagonists and the city’s thousands of pedestrians. Compared with today’s blockbusters, that budget looks modest, and GTA 6’s is believed to be several times larger; see how much GTA 6 cost to make.
How old is GTA 5 in 2026?
GTA 5 turned 13 years old on September 17, 2026. That makes it older than many of the players who play it today, which is part of its remarkable story. Few games have remained among the top sellers for so long without a sequel.
What GTA 5 costs today
Prices vary by platform and sale, but GTA 5 is usually inexpensive in 2026, especially during frequent discounts. On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, GTA Online can also be bought on its own for less than the full game. If you are new, buy the current-generation version so you can play GTA Online, which no longer runs on PS4 or Xbox One. See the GTA V hub for editions and tips.
GTA 5 vs other best-selling games
Minecraft is the only game that has sold more copies than GTA 5, with more than 300 million sales across many platforms and a much lower price. Other giants such as Tetris, Wii Sports, PUBG, Mario Kart 8 and Red Dead Redemption 2 sit below GTA 5 in lifetime sales. Red Dead Redemption 2, also by Rockstar, has sold more than 70 million copies, which shows how strong the studio’s track record is heading into GTA 6. GTA 5’s combination of a premium price, a long tail of sales and GTA Online spending makes it arguably the most profitable game ever made.
Sales and release FAQ
When did GTA V come out?
September 17, 2013 on PS3 and Xbox 360.
How much money has GTA 5 made?
Estimates put total revenue above $8 billion including GTA Online.
When did GTA 4 come out?
April 29, 2008.
How old is GTA 5?
13 years old as of September 17, 2026.
How much did GTA 5 cost to make?
About $265 million including marketing, according to widely reported estimates.
Will GTA 5 still be supported after GTA 6?
Rockstar has not announced an end date for GTA Online. History suggests it will keep running for a long time, as Red Dead Online did after Red Dead Redemption 2, although major new content may slow down once GTA 6 launches.
For more on the series, see the GTA 6 release date guide.