In an industry obsessed with the next big thing, where new releases dominate headlines and yesterday's hit becomes today's forgotten memory, Grand Theft Auto V continues to defy every expectation.
First launched in September 2013, GTA V is still one of the most-played games in America, more than 12 years after making its initial debut.
According to the latest data from Circana's Player Engagement Tracker for the week ending December 6, 2025, GTA 5 consistently ranks among the top fifteen most-played titles by total weekly active users on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms in the United States. This isn't some niche accomplishment or technicality. We're talking about a game that originally launched on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, maintaining relevance and massive player engagement on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.
What's even better? The numbers are way before the release of the A Safehouse in the Hills update, one of the most popular content drops for Grand Theft Auto Online that brings back fan-favorite protagonist, Michael De Santa.
