'Grand Theft Auto V' Is the Most Expensive Video Game Ever Made

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By Zoe Fox2013-09-18 18:34:28 UTC

The creation of Grand Theft Auto V cost an estimated $265 million, making it the video game with the highest production budget of all time.

2011's Star Wars: The Old Republic isn't far behind, with an estimated production cost of $200 million.

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Using data from The Independent , Statista's chart below shows the 10 most expensive video games ever produced.

Are you surprised by any of the games on the list? Let us know in the comments below if you think high production value leads to a great game.

Image: Rockstar Games

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