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

Rockstar's enduring success: GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to dominate sales charts.

Key Highlights:

• Both Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) and Red Dead Redemption 2 maintain exceptionally strong sales years after their initial releases.
• In December 2024, GTA 5 secured the third position as the best-selling PS5 title in both the US/Canada and Europe.
• During the same period, Red Dead Redemption 2 claimed the top spot for PS4 sales in the US and second place in the EU.

Despite their established presence in the market, Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to achieve remarkable sales figures. These titles represent the pinnacle of Rockstar's open-world game development, solidifying their reputation for quality and captivating gameplay.

Launched in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V thrust players into the criminal underworld of Los Santos. Its initial success was amplified by subsequent re-releases across various platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode, GTA Online. This has cemented its place as one of the best-selling entertainment products of all time. Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2018, transported players to the Wild West, offering a critically acclaimed and commercially triumphant experience.

Remarkably, almost twelve years after GTA 5's debut and seven years after Red Dead Redemption 2's launch, both games remain sales powerhouses. PlayStation's December 2024 download charts highlight this continued success, with GTA 5 ranking third for PS5 sales (and fifth for PS4) in both US/Canada and Europe. Red Dead Redemption 2 topped PS4 sales in the US and came in second in the EU, only surpassed by EA Sports FC 25.

Continued Dominance:

European sales data for 2024 (as reported by VGC) further underscores their enduring appeal. Grand Theft Auto V secured fourth place in overall sales, climbing from fifth in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 also rose in the rankings, reaching seventh place from its previous eighth-place position. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that GTA 5 has surpassed 205 million units sold, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has exceeded 67 million copies.

The sustained success of these older titles showcases the remarkable longevity of Rockstar's games. Anticipation is high for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI, expected later this year, while rumors circulate about a potential Red Dead Redemption 2 port for the Nintendo Switch 2.