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IO Interactive spent over 1.3 billion kroner ($200 million) over more than seven years to develop 007 First Light. The game launched with strong demand, selling over 1.5 million copies in the first 24 hours, but break-even remains distant due to platform taxes and ongoing projects, with estimates suggesting roughly 2 million more sales are needed to recoup costs.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said GTA 6’s production was expensive, with industry analysts suggesting a budget up to $1.5 billion; executives and analysts also expect a consumer price above the standard $70, with some speculating $80–$100+ at launch. GTA 6 is set to release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as Take-Two pursues blockbuster budgets amid rising development costs and uncertain AI-driven savings.
Ubisoft's multiplayer sailing game "Skull and Bones" has received mixed-poor critical reviews and has only garnered around 850,000 players in its first week, including those on a free trial. With a decade-long development cost of around $200 million, the game's full price of $70 and focus on live-service elements have been criticized, leading to concerns about the company's ability to recoup its investment.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is rumored to be the most expensive video game ever made, with development costs alone reportedly exceeding $250 million. When factoring in marketing and other expenses, the total budget could easily surpass $1 billion. Despite the risks of such a large investment, the highly anticipated game is expected to generate enough revenue to recover the costs. Rockstar Games is known for its attention to detail, which can contribute to a longer development time and higher equipment and salary costs.