‘GTA 5’ sales pass $800m on first day

One of the most eagerly anticipated video game releases has exceeded worldwide sales of $800m (€591m).

‘GTA 5’ sales pass $800m on first day

Grand Theft Auto V delivered the highest first-day retail sales of any title sold by Take-Two Interactive Software, parent company of the game’s developer, Rockstar.

Stores worldwide opened their doors at midnight on Tuesday for the special launch of the widely acclaimed game, which reportedly cost over €260m to make and market — more than films such as Avatar. Online retailer Amazon sold out of the game on pre-orders alone.

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