most expensive game ever made

The most expensive game ever made is Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), with a production and marketing budget estimated to be around $1-2 billion. It has been in development for about 12 years and is the biggest entertainment project in history by cost, surpassing the combined budgets of blockbuster films like Avatar, Avengers, and Star Wars. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release in May 2026 and holds the title of the most expensive video game based on current estimates.