Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 5 Are Still Selling Very Well

Rockstar Games' enduring success: GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue their reign.

Key Highlights:

• GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 maintain exceptionally strong sales years after their initial releases.
• December 2024 sales data reveals GTA 5 as the third best-selling PS5 title in both the US/Canada and Europe.
• Red Dead Redemption 2 secured the top spot as the best-selling PS4 game in the US and second place in Europe during the same period.

Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises have consistently delivered critically acclaimed open-world experiences. GTA 5, released in 2013, captivated players with its sprawling Los Santos setting and compelling narrative featuring three protagonists. Its enduring popularity is fueled by multiple re-releases across various platforms and the immensely successful online multiplayer mode, cementing its status as one of the best-selling entertainment products ever. Red Dead Redemption 2, launched in 2018, transported players to the Wild West, offering a richly detailed and critically praised experience that also achieved significant commercial success.

Despite their age – nearly 12 years for GTA 5 and almost seven for Red Dead Redemption 2 – both games continue to dominate sales charts. PlayStation's December 2024 download charts highlight GTA 5's strong performance, ranking third on PS5 and fifth on PS4 in both US/Canada and Europe. Red Dead Redemption 2's performance was even more impressive, claiming the top PS4 spot in the US and second place in Europe, narrowly edged out only by EA Sports FC 25.

Continued Dominance and Future Outlook:

European sales data for 2024 shows GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game, climbing from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 also saw an improvement, moving up to seventh place from eighth. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, reported staggering sales figures: over 205 million copies for GTA 5 and over 67 million for Red Dead Redemption 2.

This sustained success underscores the enduring appeal of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises: the highly anticipated GTA 6 is slated for release later this year, while speculation points towards a potential Red Dead Redemption 2 port for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.