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 GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 maintain exceptionally strong sales years after their initial releases.
• In December 2024, GTA 5 secured the third spot as the best-selling PS5 game 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 considerable age (GTA 5 launched in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), these Rockstar titles continue to outperform expectations. The enduring popularity reflects Rockstar's mastery of open-world game design and their consistent delivery of high-quality experiences.

GTA 5, initially a phenomenal success, has cemented its legacy through multiple re-releases across various platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode, GTA Online. It's now considered one of the best-selling entertainment products ever. RDR2, released in 2018, similarly garnered critical acclaim and significant commercial success, captivating players with its immersive Old West setting and compelling narrative.

PlayStation's December 2024 download charts further underscore this enduring appeal. Beyond the aforementioned top-three PS5 placement for GTA 5, it also achieved a fifth-place ranking on PS4 in both US/Canada and Europe. RDR2's performance is equally impressive, leading PS4 sales in the US and trailing only EA Sports FC 25 in the EU.

Continued Dominance and Future Outlook:

European sales data for 2024, as reported by VGC, reveals GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game, climbing from fifth place in 2023. RDR2 also saw an increase, moving up to seventh place from eighth. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that GTA 5 has surpassed 205 million units sold, while RDR2 has exceeded 67 million.

This sustained success speaks volumes about the longevity of Rockstar's creations. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises: GTA 6 is slated for release later this year, and speculation points towards a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2.