During Take-Two Interactive’s Q1 2024 quarterly earnings presentation, CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the success of Rockstar Games’ titles over the past three months. From GTA V to Red Dead 2, we go over all of his statements in this article.
Grand Theft Auto V goes big for Take-Two
Take-Two Interactive revealed that Grand Theft Auto V sold over 185 million copies, up from the over 180m in May. Grand Theft Auto V normally sells an average of 5 million every month. The total sales of the Grand Theft Auto series is now at over 405 million copies worldwide, up 5 million from 3 months ago.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said GTA V and GTA Online exceeded projections this past quarter. GTA 5 outperformed what they expected whilst GTA Online had more players in June than any other outside of the height of the pandemic.
GTA+ keeps growing
In an interview with GamesBeat, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says GTA+ is “a subscription program that’s continuing to grow. Consumers like it, we continue to add features. So if you can offer something powerful to consumers, there can be a great benefit.” He also added there is strong adoption of GTA+ each quarter.
Red Dead Redemption 2 hits 55m copies sold
Red Dead Redemption 2 sold an extra two million copies in the last 3 months. This means Red Dead Redemption 2 has now sold over 55 million copies worldwide, up from 53m last time round. In total the Red Dead Series has now sold over 79 Million copies, up from 75m last time. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick say they are “very pleased” with Red Dead 2.
GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition mobile version continues to be in limbo, again
Another quarter has passed and no more information on the mobile version of the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition. Take-Two’s investor reports state the release is “TBA”, to be announced.
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