GTA Online: new figures and revenue revealed

Recently leaked data about GTA Online has drawn attention because of the remarkable revenue Rockstar Games generates. The figures were revealed by the hack collective ShinyHunters and offer a detailed look at the performance of the popular online game.

Financial performance

GTA Online is estimated to generate around $8.5 million per week for Rockstar Games. The PlayStation 5 appears to be the biggest contributor to that revenue: with more than 3.4 million active players on the platform, it accounts for about 53% of all weekly bookings for GTA Online. Total bookings for the game have even peaked at $193 million over the past seven months, showing just how lucrative it remains despite a decline in overall sales across the gaming industry.

Average weekly revenue per active user on PlayStation 5 stands at $1.29. That compares with other platforms such as PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC, all of which show lower average revenue figures.

Comparison with other platforms

The player base and associated revenue figures per platform are as follows:

PlayStation 5: 3,474,021 active players, $4,486,346 weekly revenue
PlayStation 4: 1,889,729 active players, $973,308 weekly revenue
Xbox Series X: 1,129,023 active players, $1,867,947 weekly revenue
Xbox One: 1,026,695 active players, $918,373 weekly revenue
PC: 894,621 active players, $264,273 weekly revenue

GTA Online’s revenue shows a significant variation depending on the platform, with PS5 far ahead of the rest.

Red Dead Online

In comparison with GTA Online, Red Dead Online also deserves mention, as it generally generates lower revenue. Weekly revenue for Red Dead Online can reach $4,799,298 per week, compared with $507,193 for GTA Online on PlayStation 5.

Timeline

April 13, 2026: Hackers reveal that Rockstar earns more than $1 million per day from GTA Online.
April 13, 2026: GTA Online makes more than $1 million per day; Red Dead Redemption 2 Online generates $27 million annually.
April 14, 2026: GTA Online generates $4.4 million per week on PS5; the platform accounts for 53% of all weekly bookings.

Future outlook

The leaked data points to continued growth potential for GTA Online. Its ongoing popularity and large active player base help Rockstar Games not only maintain revenue, but also strengthen its position in the gaming industry. Even so, the impact of the competitive gaming market and new releases remains an uncertain factor for the game’s future.

The revelations highlight not only the success of GTA Online, but also the challenges Rockstar Games may face in the future. How will the company respond to pressure from players and competitors?