Grand Theft Auto V launch
Game · 2013 · Notable
Take-Two reported GTA V retail sales above $1 billion in its first three days.
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Trace the originRockstar promoted GTA V with trailers and paid murals before its official release. Players shared glitches and in-game photos. Take-Two reported retail sales above $1 billion in three days, while the torture scene drew criticism.
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January 2013
Rockstar Games precursor · Jan 31 ’13
Rockstar postponed the planned spring release to September 17 to allow more development time.[1]
June 2013
Sony precursor · Jun 11 ’13
Sony announced a PS3 bundle and a GTA V headset made with Rockstar for the game’s release.[2]
August 2013
Rockstar Games precursor · Aug 29 ’13
Rockstar debuted its TV trailer ahead of the September release.[3]
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