Grand Theft Auto 5 is the most expensive game in history with total development and marketing costs hitting $270 million.A report by Scottish newspaper The Scotsman places Rockstar’s spend on GTA 5 at £170 million / $265 million which – when compared to Hollywood movies – comes second to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. The movie had a $300 million budget.
The title is said to have received 2.5 million pre-orders ahead of its September 17 launch on PS3 and Xbox 360.
