Netflix's GTA Trilogy Becomes Most Successful Game Launch
Despite Gaming's Small Share in Netflix's Business, Game Engagement Tripled in 2023
- Netflix's release of the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Trilogy has become the streaming service's most successful game launch to date, with over 18 million downloads reported.
- Among the three games in the trilogy, GTA: San Andreas was the most popular, accounting for 11.6 million of the total downloads.
- Despite the success of the GTA Trilogy, Netflix states that gaming is still a small part of its business compared to its film and series offerings.
- Netflix's overall game engagement tripled in 2023, a trend attributed to the inclusion of mainstream gaming titles like the GTA Trilogy.
- Netflix plans to continue its investment in gaming, with the potential for licensing existing games and offering exclusive titles.