GTA has made over $100m on mobile – and now Tencent, Garena and more are moving onto Rockstar’s turf
Rockstar Games’ mobile Grand Theft Auto titles have generated over $109.9 million in combined lifetime revenue across iOS and Android platforms since 2010, according to AppMagic data. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas leads the pack with $64.3 million in revenue, while The Trilogy remake achieved $5.1 million. These figures underscore the franchise’s significant commercial viability on mobile devices, particularly as the highly anticipated GTA 6 console launch approaches in November.
The article reveals that GTA’s mobile success is attracting increased competition from major publishers. Industry players including Tencent and Garena are reportedly entering or expanding their presence in the “GTA-alike” mobile game category, seeking to capitalize on both the franchise’s popularity and the demonstrated revenue potential in the mobile open-world action-adventure market. This competitive movement highlights how the upcoming GTA 6 launch is intensifying interest in the genre across platforms.
The analysis appears to position mobile gaming as a critical revenue stream for established franchises, demonstrating that handheld platforms have become a battleground for publishers attempting to replicate Rockstar’s commercial success with similar open-world action titles.