Grand Theft Auto V launched on 17 September 2013 on PS3 and Xbox 360, then reached PS4 and Xbox One in 2014, PC in 2015 and PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2022. It has shipped over 230 million copies, per Wikipedia, and GTA Online launched on 1 October 2013.
Key takeaways
- Original release: 17 September 2013.
- PC: 14 April 2015, about 18 months later.
- Sales: over 230 million shipped.
- GTA Online: 1 October 2013.
GTA 5 release dates
| Platform | Release |
|---|---|
| PS3, Xbox 360 | 17 September 2013 |
| PS4, Xbox One | 18 November 2014 |
| Windows PC | 14 April 2015 |
| PS5, Xbox Series X|S | 15 March 2022 |
What is GTA 5 about?
It is set in the fictional state of San Andreas, based on Southern California, with Los Santos modelled on Los Angeles. You play three protagonists: Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton and Trevor Philips.
How well did GTA 5 sell?
Wikipedia reports over 230 million copies shipped and more than $10 billion in revenue. It earned $800 million on its first day and $1 billion in three days. Analysts estimated development and marketing at more than £170 million ($265 million). These are secondary figures, not Rockstar statements.
Why does it matter for GTA 6?
- PC delay precedent. GTA 5 took about 18 months to reach PC. See GTA 6 on PC.
- GTA Online launched two weeks after the game and kept updating for years. See GTA 6 Online.
- Sales bar. See GTA 6 vs GTA 5.
Is GTA 5 still worth playing?
Critics gave the 2022 PS5 and Xbox Series versions a tepid response because the core game feels dated. If you have never played it, it remains an easy way to see Rockstar's style before GTA 6.
Frequently asked questions
When did GTA 5 come out?
17 September 2013 on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Is GTA 5 on PC?
Yes, since 14 April 2015.
How many copies has GTA 5 sold?
Over 230 million shipped, per Wikipedia.
When did GTA Online launch?
1 October 2013.
Sources
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