GTA V was rated 18+ due to its violent, sexual, and drug related content which allows players to feel like gangsters without consequences. It was released in September 2013 and sold over 25 million copies within 3 months, making over $1 billion in its first 3 days despite costing $266 million to develop. While praised for its graphics, vehicles, and music, it also received criticism for being too brutal and for its portrayal of women.