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GTA 6 Costs Skyrocket: £1.6B in Wages Alone
31 Mar
Summary
- Rockstar North spent £1.6 billion on wages since March 2019.
- Average monthly employees rose to 1,744 by March 2025.
- Total costs exclude marketing and support studio expenses.
Recent UK public records reveal that Rockstar North has spent approximately £1.6 billion on employee wages and salaries since March 2019. This figure highlights the significant labor investment in development, with the average monthly employee count reaching 1,744 by March 31, 2025.
It is important to note that these reported costs are limited to Rockstar North's internal wage and salary expenditures. They do not encompass the substantial expenses related to marketing, which is planned for this Summer (ET), nor do they include any costs associated with potential support studios.
Companies House, which published the records, has cautioned that it cannot verify the accuracy of the submitted information beyond basic document checks. Therefore, the £1.6 billion figure should be considered indicative of scale rather than a definitive total project cost.
The reported expenditure cuts off at March 31, 2025, and does not account for further development or the approaching marketing phase for a November 19 launch. This suggests the true investment may be considerably higher as the project progresses towards its release.
