Summary
Grand Theft Auto 5is proving just how much staying power it still has after over a decade, as player engagement numbers are up significantly from just last year. As publisher Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games prepares for the launch of its highly-anticipated sequel,Grand Theft Auto 5is reporting a double-digits increase in player engagement.
Despite its age, Rockstar’s flagship franchise entry still boastsmillions of players and consistent updateseven leading up to the release ofGTA 6.This may not come as a surprise to many fans given the series' iconic status overall and the game’s massive sales numbers, but the growth is fairly robust nonetheless.
These new engagement numbers come directly from Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, who spoke about the game in an earnings callreported on at MP1ststating that player numbers are up by 35% in the single-player mode and 23% inGTA Online.In the call, Zelnick also mentioned how impressed he was withGTA 5’s continued performance and that he is proud that the title has since reached over 200 million units sold, a massive number even for a AAA studio.
How is GTA 5 Still Going So Strong?
Much of the growth is likely due in part to the recent reveal ofGTA 6,which received its first official trailer last year and isset to release in fall 2025and, given the previous game’s performance, is likely to sell just as well, if not better. Little is known about the game’s actual content or what its online mode may look like, though there is little doubt among fans that it will have a multiplayer mode just like the currentGTA Online.
GTA 5also received a full-on current-gen update recently as well, which revamped the game’s visuals and performance for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S andabandoned the older generation entirely. Players who upgrade to the current-gen version can no longer play with friends on the old one and keep the same progress, though the upgrade is free for anyone with a current-gen console or PC.
Grand Theft Auto 5
WHERE TO PLAY
When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other.Grand Theft Auto V for PC offers players the option to explore the award-winning world of Los Santos and Blaine County in resolutions of up to 4k and beyond, as well as the chance to experience the game running at 60 frames per second.The game offers players a huge range of PC-specific customization options, including over 25 separate configurable settings for texture quality, shaders, tessellation, anti-aliasing and more, as well as support and extensive customization for mouse and keyboard controls. Additional options include a population density slider to control car and pedestrian traffic, as well as dual and triple monitor support, 3D compatibility, and plug-and-play controller support.
