During an investor meeting, Oppenheimer & Co analyst Martin Yang noted that PC owners play Grand Theft Auto differently from the console audience, particularly due to role-playing servers. He asked whether Take-Two plans to bridge the gap between platforms.
Zelnick replied that “broadly speaking, the gaming experience on consoles and PC is virtually the same,” and the technical capabilities of computers today do not differ significantly from consoles.
However, it was modifications that helped GTA V maintain its popularity over the course of 13 years. Take-Two understands their significance well: the company acquired the FiveM tool, which powers numerous role-playing servers.
Responding to a question about mods and opportunities to monetize them, Zelnick admitted: “The FiveM business is profitable.” He added:
Our company’s mission is to create the best entertainment on Earth and bring it to consumers around the world. If we do that, monetization takes care of itself.