Heaven 17 Co-Founder Claims Rockstar Offered $7,500 Buyout for Using Song in GTA 6

Ware pointed to the immense commercial success of Grand Theft Auto 5, which has sold over 200 million units to date, raking in over $8.5 billion in revenue for Rockstar Games.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in Fall 2025. The game’s announcement trailer crossed 200 million views in July.

“Ah, but think of the exposure,” Ware wrote.