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 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 Europe.

Despite their age (GTA 5 launched in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), these open-world behemoths continue to attract significant player interest. This sustained popularity underscores Rockstar's mastery of crafting immersive and engaging open-world experiences within the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption universes.

GTA 5's phenomenal success stems from its initial critical acclaim, subsequent multi-platform releases, and the enduring popularity of its online multiplayer mode, GTA Online. Similarly, RDR2's captivating narrative and meticulously crafted Wild West setting cemented its place as a commercial and critical triumph.

PlayStation's December 2024 sales data reinforces this enduring appeal. Besides its strong PS5 performance, GTA 5 also achieved a fifth-place ranking for PS4 sales across both US/Canada and Europe. RDR2's performance was even more impressive, leading PS4 sales in the US and trailing only EA Sports FC 25 in Europe.

European Market Performance (2024 GSD Data):

Further solidifying their impact, European 2024 sales figures (via VGC) show GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game, climbing from fifth place in 2023. RDR2 also saw a rise, securing seventh place, up from eighth the previous year. 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 remarkable longevity speaks volumes about the enduring quality of Rockstar's games. The future looks bright for both franchises, with the highly anticipated GTA 6 slated for release later this year, and persistent rumors suggesting a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port for RDR2.