Rockstar Games knew that Grand Theft Auto V would have to be special…and it is turning out to be just that.
In its first day of sales it has pulled in $800 Million worldwide, easily eclipsing the previous $500 million record held by Call of Duty: Black Ops II from its release in November.
This hasn’t just been the most anticipated game of the year, it has been the most eagerly anticipated game release in years.
Take-Two Interactive Software said CTA V has delivered the “highest first day retail sales of any title in the history of the company,” and the game still has to be launched in Brazil and Japan.
Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two said: “All of us at Take-Two are thrilled with the initial response to Grand Theft Auto V.
“Once again, the team at Rockstar Games have outdone themselves, setting the entertainment industry’s new standard for creativity, innovation and excellence.
“We are incredibly proud of Rockstar Games’ creative achievement and could not be more pleased with the success of this launch.”
In North America alone more than 8,300 stores opened at midnight as fans queued to be amongst the first to get their hands on the game and similar midnight openings were held in stores around the globe.
Via: TechnoBuffalo