Will GTA V’s Return To Game Pass Make The Franchise Revenue Soar To $200,000,000 Again?
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GTA V is a name that even a non-gamer person is familiar with. It is probably one of the most successful gaming franchises in the industry. From mob-mafia outlook to goosebump action-oriented missions, GTA V is not just a game but a full package of entertainment. Needless to say, this franchise has millions of worldwide fans. Now that this game appeared on Xbox Game Pass at times, fans can’t keep calm.
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass brings exclusive features to its subscribers. These deals are often so cool that you can’t stay out of getting your subscription. Recently, Microsoft announced five days prior release of Starfield for premium subscribers. The combination of GTA and Xbox Game Pass looks really cool for both players and companies. Fans get ready to have goosebumps.
GTA V on bringing game pass’s fortune back
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GTA V’s success is undoubtedly massive. Developers invested $265 million in its construction and advertising. Paying off the team’s hard work, this game scored a massive goal at the box office. Days after its release, GTA V broke the industry’s record becoming one of the highest-selling games. Shipping more than 150 million copies worldwide, this game made $800 million just on its debut day in the market. Surely, GTA V’s success brought the crown back to Rockstar Games.
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Now, this blockbuster is back on Xbox Game Pass. The Xbox team added GTA V recently for both cloud and console users. It will be available on Xbox One with Series X/S.
Following the on-and-off presence of the Game Pass, it is hard to tell how long subscribers can avail of their favorite game on Xbox Game Pass. However, following last time’s mind-blowing revenue of $210 million from $179 million, Rockstar might consider positioning GTA V on Game Pass for a longer period.
Game Pass effect on GTA V’s revenue
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Editor and game critic Derek Strickland took to Twitter to state how Microsoft’s Game Pass helps many developers to raise astounding amounts of revenue. Recalling the name of Take-Two Interactive Software, he mentioned how Game Pass helped companies to get more player engagement, better sales revenue, and more users. GTA V’s speculated comeback on Xbox Game Pass might bring more luck to Rockstar Games.
The last time GTA V was on Game Pass, GTA franchise revenues went from $179 million to $210 million on a quarterly basis.
Microsoft has also proven that the Game Pass Effect is real–users will buy games when a title rotates out.
This is a good strategy that TTWO has used to… pic.twitter.com/Bsdr1Z926p
— Derek Strickland (@DeekeTweak) July 5, 2023
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TTWO’s strategy to get more GTA Online users on mobile platforms relied on the Game Pass strategy. It was considerably better for subscribers too as they avail some more offers. If you feel excited about GTA V’s return on Xbox Game Pass, let us know by commenting below.
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