Grand Theft Auto V has been an eternal presence in the UK software charts since it launched all the way back in 2013 on the PlayStation 3. Its PlayStation 4 re-release in 2014 ensured that it wasn't left behind, and to this day, it refuses to be pushed outside of the top ten. It's crazy.
Even more crazy, though, is the realisation that Grand Theft Auto V is actually the best selling game of 2017 here in the UK. As far as boxed releases go, Rockstar's open world blockbuster even beats out Ghost Recon: Wildlands, which launched in March of this year.
Impressively, PS4 exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn sits just behind them in third place, while Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard round out the top five.
Will Grand Theft Auto V ever fall out of the UK charts? Ponder whether such a thing is possible in the comments section below.
[source gamesindustry.biz]
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When[ever] GTA VI is released, I suppose...
For as long as people keep buying their first PS4/Xbox One, GTA5 will keep selling copies. Apparently it's one of the most popular games to get with new console purchases, and these numbers reflect that.
It is impressive, though.
I played it on PS3 and enjoyed it but haven't really felt the desire to upgrade to the PS4 version.
Still play it, still love it. Even if you were to dislike the game, you have to give Rockstar props for creating such a fantastic playground, it's technically and visually superb. I think it's still up there with the best looking games on PS4. GTA Online is still being updated regularly, sometimes every week with free content. I think it deserves its success.
Oh god pls kill me
Meanwhile at Rockstar HQ.
I've only played the PS3 version for a few hours. Dunno why I didn't come back to game since then.
For a lot of people, they buy a console to play GTA. Seems bizarre but that is the brand recognition that it has.
I wouldn't touch GTA with a barge pole and even I bought a copy (it was a pack in with my PS4). 😀
Insane
I feel like this is part of the reason rockstar made a statement recently how they don't expect RDR2 to be a juggernaut like GTAV, these types of sales will be damn near impossible to hit again on their next game. If it does though.....could you imagine?
People talk about GTA5 like it's success can ONLY be attributed to 'first time PS4 buyers' or something equally backhanded: surely it's got something to do with, errr, being a phenomenal game?
Technically still outstanding, an immersive, superbly realised environment, RPG online mode which is probably THE most supported title in history - for free.
Most of the reviews have cited these things on top of enjoyable, customisable shooting and driving mechanics - and the quality of writing, especially in the level of satire stateside, continues to endear.
I love GTA Online - specifically. The campaign was good but not as engaging as 4, but the online component is something else. Your character, cars & bikes - Shotaro still supreme - and ability to create your own storied rise via CEO / gunrunning is extraordinarily addictive.
Plenty of my friends still play GTA Online and still rave about the sheer ambition of the game, 4 years on.
But I guess it's more to do with pesky first time buyers who don't know real quality, rather than informed gamers who want some of that 😂
Fall releases should pip it though. Shark card has never been more appropriate for digital currency.
@Bread-Not-Toast profile gif is tres bon, love that clip
Shenanigans!!!
At this point, all of the children of the dev team's staff have retirement money from GTA's sales.
I also bought it when I first got a PS4, just like I bought GTA IV when I first got a 360, but... erm... I don't know, I haven't been able to get into it. I'll probably start it over again some time soon and try to dedicate some time to exploring the single-player (no real interest in GTA Online, unfortunately).
I still play it. It's a lot of fun but also quite disgusting. The missions are great, ideas are great, modes are great and content is fun. However, the return you get from investments in the game is ludicrously skewed towards you purchasing a shark card. Take the recent Gun Running update. It was promised as a new way to make money, when in reality, it takes you over 8 hours of playtime to make over a million. It falls far behind vehicle and cargo warehouses and takes an incredible amount of money to even start up. I really enjoy GTA but am absolutely disgusted at how Rockstar screw players when it comes to making enough money to afford anything of value.
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