The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) franchise has generated staggering revenue over its lifetime, with Rockstar Games earning an estimated total of approximately $12.8 to $13.5 billion from all GTA titles combined as of 2025

. Breakdown of revenue by major titles:

• Early GTA and GTA 2: Around $100 million combined

• GTA III: Approximately $300 million

• Vice City: About $500 million

• San Andreas: Roughly $850 million

• GTA IV and expansions: Around $1.2 billion

• GTA V (base game): Estimated $7.5 billion

• GTA Online (microtransactions and ongoing revenue): Between $2.5 and $3 billion

• Spin-offs and remasters: Additional $300 million

GTA V alone is one of the highest-grossing entertainment products ever, having generated over $8 billion in total revenue since its 2013 release, including both game sales and GTA Online microtransactions

. It sold over 185 million copies worldwide and continues to maintain a strong player base

. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar’s parent company, reported cumulative GTA revenues of over $9.54 billion since GTA V’s launch, which includes GTA V, GTA Online, and other franchise sales

. GTA Online has been a major revenue driver, making hundreds of millions annually through in-game purchases. For example, it made $985 million in fiscal year 2021 alone from microtransactions

. Looking ahead, GTA VI is projected to be an even bigger financial success, with expected first-year revenue around $2.5 billion and lifetime revenue possibly exceeding $10 billion over a decade

. In summary, the GTA franchise, led by GTA V and its online component, has made Rockstar and Take-Two tens of billions of dollars, cementing it as one of the most lucrative video game series in history.