GTA 5 has sold an estimated 1.8 million copies on PS5 in 2026 so far, including 387,000 copies on PlayStation in May alone, according to estimates from Alinea Analytics.
The game's continued strong sales, despite being released more than a decade ago, demonstrate the financial runway that has allowed Rockstar to delay GTA 6 multiple times while still generating revenue.
The PS5 sales figure aligns with Take-Two's financial reports, which regularly note around 5 million additional units sold per quarter across all platforms.
When accounting for sales on PS4, PC, and both Xbox generations, the 1.8 million estimate for PS5 fits within that broader total.
May 2026’s Top PS5 Games
Alinea's estimates for May list GTA 5 as the fifth best-selling PS5 game for the month. The full top five by estimated units sold includes:
- 007 First Light with one million copies,
- Minecraft with 788,000,
- Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight with 757,000,
- EA Sports FC 26 with 411,000,
- GTA 5 with 387,000.
How GTA Online Revenue and Ongoing GTA 5 Sales Are Funding GTA 6
Beyond just unit sales, GTA Online continues to bring in a significant amount of money from microtransactions. While specific figures are rarely revealed, leaks have suggested that the game earns around 8.4 million dollars each week.
Another leak from Rockstar indicated that approximately 97 percent of GTA Online's revenue comes from console versions. This might be one reason why a PC release for GTA 6 has not yet been confirmed. GTA 5's continued strong sales and the ongoing revenue from GTA Online have provided Rockstar with a surprisingly long financial runway.
Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick has repeatedly emphasized that Rockstar is aiming to "deliver perfection" with GTA 6, and the company has provided significant financial, creative, and human resources to support this goal.
Such an extended development process is uncommon in the industry, where most studios face pressure to release products on tighter schedules. GTA 6 is currently scheduled for a console launch on November 19, 2026. A PC version has not been officially confirmed.
The sales expectations for GTA 6 are substantial. An industry analyst has estimated that the game could sell up to 45 million copies on PS5 within its first week.
Additionally, analysis of Rockstar North's financial documents suggests that the studio has spent more than two billion dollars on development.
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