Leaked Data Reveals GTA Online Still Pulls In $1.3 Million Every Single Day
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Recently leaked financial data reported by Eurogamer reveals that GTA Online is still generating an average of $1.3 million per day, largely driven by PS5 players, while Red Dead Online lags far behind.
Even with the massive shadow of Grand Theft Auto 6 looming on the horizon, Rockstar Games is still printing money through Los Santos. Recently reported figures from Eurogamer detail a massive data leak originating from a third party security breach, revealing that GTA Online continues to rake in an average of $1.3 million every single day. Over the course of a normal week, the game pulls in upwards of $9.5 million, pushing its estimated annual revenue to nearly $500 million. It is a staggering financial reality that explains why Rockstar has been able to take all the time it needs to polish its next blockbuster without feeling any real market pressure.
A closer look at the leaked platform breakdown highlights where that cash is actually coming from. PlayStation 5 players are driving the bulk of the microtransaction economy, generating around $4.4 million a week. Meanwhile, the PC market contributes a comparatively tiny slice of the pie at roughly $264,000 weekly, sitting well behind legacy and current gen consoles. The numbers also put a definitive stamp on why Red Dead Online was quietly sidelined. While Red Dead Online still manages a respectable half million dollars a week, its $26 million annual total simply cannot compete with the half billion dollar juggernaut that is GTA Online.
For players, these numbers offer a fascinating look behind the curtain of live service longevity. While corporate leaks are always messy, the data confirms that active communities across console ecosystems are keeping persistent online worlds alive far beyond their initial shelf lives. As we count down the months to the next major entry in the franchise, Rockstar has built a self sustaining digital economy that guarantees Los Santos will remain packed with players and fresh updates for the foreseeable future.
Tags: GTA Online, Rockstar Games, Gaming Industry, Live Service, PlayStation
Original article: Eurogamer