Rockstar Games recently faced a data breach, with a hacker group releasing alleged internal financial data that suggests "GTA Online" averages over $1 million in daily revenue. The information quickly gained widespread attention. Simultaneously, the hackers have threatened to disclose further "Grand Theft Auto VI" related data if their demands are not met, escalating the ongoing incident.
According to data published by the hacker group ShinyHunters, "GTA Online" generated an average weekly revenue of approximately $9,592,109 between September 2025 and April 2026, translating to nearly $1 million per day. The figures indicate strong continued performance, underscoring the online mode's significance as a key revenue stream for Rockstar, even almost 13 years after the launch of "GTA 5."
The data also reveals a peak single-week revenue of $27,889,761, with overall estimates suggesting "GTA Online" approaches an annual revenue of nearly $500 million. "Shark Cards" account for the primary income source, averaging about $7,328,653 per week, while the GTA+ subscription service contributes approximately $2,262,725 weekly.
Regarding player metrics, the leaked data indicates that over 9 million players engage with "GTA Online" weekly. However, only about 393,402 players, roughly 4% of the total player base, are paying customers, demonstrating how a small segment of paying players generates substantial revenue.
In terms of platform distribution, the PS5 player community represents the largest revenue source, averaging about $4,486,346 per week, followed by Xbox Series X. The PC platform ranks last, even falling below PS4 and Xbox One in revenue generation.
Separately, the hackers revealed that the data originated from a third-party service data breach. Rockstar Games subsequently confirmed a data breach had occurred, stating that "a limited amount of non-critical company information" was accessed, and emphasized that it had no impact on company operations or players.
Foreign media outlets have suggested the breach may be linked to cloud analytics platforms Snowflake and Anodot. The hackers claim to have obtained the data through these third-party services, rather than by directly infiltrating Rockstar's systems.
Furthermore, the hacker group has issued an ultimatum, demanding payment from Rockstar or threatening to release more sensitive data. The CyberSec Guru reported that the leaked content might include "GTA 6" marketing plans, though it does not involve the game's source code.
As of now, Rockstar and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, have not confirmed the authenticity of these leaked figures, and the hackers' claims remain unverified. The full impact of the incident is still unfolding.
via： Dexerto