Take-Two Interactive announced that Grand Theft Auto V did record the highest number of sales of any title in the history of the company and of the Grand Theft Auto series. Launched on 17 September for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation platforms 3, the title has already received wide acclaim from critics, reaching in the first day of launch the figure of 800 million dollars worldwide.

The President of Take-Two Interactive Strauss Zelnick wanted to comment on those figures, saying: "all of us here at Take-Two are excited about how customers eagerly awaited the arrival of Grand Theft Auto V . Once again, the team at Rockstar Games has passed, setting new standards in the industry of entertainment to creativity, innovation and excellence, with whom they have taken care of every detail. Consumers from around the world gathered waiting to be among the first to experience the evolution of this remarkable series. In North America alone, more than 8,300 stores opened their doors at midnight to accommodate fans whose loyalty and enthusiasm was rewarded with what the New York Times called the show more engaging than ever. We are incredibly proud of the creative result of Rockstar Games and we couldn't be happier for the success of this launch. "

Congratulations, then, to developers for developing this excellent fifth chapter in the series.