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

Rockstar Games' 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 remarkably strong sales years after their initial releases.
• In December 2024, GTA 5 secured the third spot 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 considerable age (GTA 5 launched in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), these Rockstar open-world masterpieces continue to attract significant player interest. Their enduring popularity reflects Rockstar's consistent delivery of high-quality, critically acclaimed titles within the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises.

GTA 5, initially a phenomenal success, has cemented its legacy as one of the best-selling entertainment products ever, boosted by multiple re-releases across various platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode. RDR2, released in 2018, similarly achieved both critical acclaim and substantial commercial success, captivating players with its immersive Old West setting and compelling narrative.

PlayStation's December 2024 download charts underscore this continued success. Beyond the aforementioned PS5 and PS4 rankings for GTA 5, RDR2's performance is particularly noteworthy, outperforming all other PS4 titles in the US and narrowly missing the top spot in the EU, trailing only EA Sports FC 25.

Long-Term Performance and Future Outlook:

European sales data for 2024 reveals GTA 5's impressive climb to fourth place (from fifth in 2023), while RDR2 also saw a rise to seventh place. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently reported staggering sales figures: over 205 million units for GTA 5 and over 67 million for RDR2.

This sustained success speaks to the exceptional longevity of Rockstar's games. While anticipation builds for the upcoming GTA 6 (reportedly launching later this year), speculation swirls around a potential port of Red Dead Redemption 2 to the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. The future looks bright for both franchises.