Rockstar Games' enduring success: GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to dominate sales charts.
Key Highlights:
- 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 years on the market, Rockstar's open-world masterpieces, Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, continue to demonstrate remarkable sales performance. These titles represent the pinnacle of Rockstar's achievement within the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises, solidifying their reputation for quality and captivating gameplay.
Released in 2013, GTA 5 thrust players into the lives of three aspiring criminals navigating the sprawling metropolis of Los Santos. Its initial success was amplified by subsequent releases across various platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode, GTA Online, ultimately cementing its place as one of the best-selling entertainment products ever. Red Dead Redemption 2, launched in 2018, transported players to the untamed American West, allowing them to experience the life of outlaw Arthur Morgan. This title also garnered significant critical acclaim and commercial success.
Even after nearly 12 years for GTA 5 and seven for Red Dead Redemption 2, both games remain top sellers. PlayStation's December 2024 download charts reveal GTA 5's third-place ranking for PS5 sales in the US/Canada and Europe, and a fifth-place ranking for PS4 in both regions. Red Dead Redemption 2, meanwhile, topped PS4 sales in the US and came in second in the EU, trailing only EA Sports FC 25.
Continued Dominance:
European sales data for 2024 (as reported by VGC) further underscores their enduring popularity. GTA 5 secured the fourth position among the year's best-selling titles, climbing from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 also saw an increase, moving up to seventh place from eighth in 2023. 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 reflects the remarkable staying power of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises, with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 slated for release later this year, and rumors circulating about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2.
