Grand Theft Auto V was released to worldwide acclaim on Tuesday. The game sold over $800 million worth of copies, shattering the previous record held by Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, which brought in $500 million in the first 24 hours. In North America alone, more than 8,300 retail stores opened their doors at midnight to celebrate the release. The game was released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and features a massive open world to explore. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zenick couldn't have hoped for a better launch with the release of GTA V.
All of us at Take-Two are thrilled with the initial response to Grand Theft Auto V. Once again, the team at Rockstar Games has outdone themselves, setting the entertainment industry's new standard for creativity, innovation, and excellence. Beginning at midnight on monday, consumers around the world gathered in anticipation to be among the first to experience the evolution of this remarkable series....stories opened their doors at midnight to welcome fans whose loyalty and enthusiasm were rewarded with what The New York Times called 'the most immersive spectacle in interactive entertainment.' We are incredibly proud of Rockstar Games creative achievement and could not be more pleased with the success of this launch. - Strauss Zenick
Take-Two confirms that this is the highest first day retail sales of any title in the history of the company and the Grand Theft Auto series. Are you going to grab your copy of Grand Theft Auto V? Let us know in the comments!