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Leaked GTA Online Revenue Data Boosts Take-Two's Stock Despite Security Breach
Following the ShinyHunters hack, leaked internal data revealed GTA Online generates approximately $1.3 million per day and nearly $500 million annually from microtransactions. Rather than harming Rockstar Games, the disclosure has boosted Take-Two Interactive's stock price.
Key update
After the ShinyHunters hacker group successfully breached Rockstar Games' security and extracted internal data, the developer and its parent company Take-Two have emerged stronger rather than weakened. The leaked information revealed that GTA Online continues to generate around $1.3 million per day, with annual revenue from microtransactions reaching nearly $500 million.
Why it matters
For an online mode that has been active for over a decade, these figures represent extraordinary staying power and consistent revenue. Shareholders responded positively to the data, driving Take-Two's stock upward since Rockstar publicly acknowledged the security breach. The company's market performance indicates investor confidence in Rockstar's ability to maintain profitable live service revenue ahead of GTA 6's launch.
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The leak, which exposed financial records from 2014 through early 2026, also revealed that GTA Online peaked with over $1 billion in annual revenue at its height. The data underscores why Rockstar has been cautious about the GTA 6 PC release date, as the console version of GTA Online continues to generate massive returns.
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Despite the breach, Rockstar has stated it has no plans to pay the ransom demanded by the hackers. The company's response appears to have been validated by the positive market reaction to the disclosed revenue figures.