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 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 released in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), these open-world behemoths from Rockstar continue to attract a massive player base. The enduring popularity reflects Rockstar's reputation for crafting high-quality, immersive experiences within the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption universes.

GTA 5, initially a phenomenal success, has achieved legendary status thanks to multiple re-releases across various platforms and the immensely popular online mode, GTA Online. Similarly, RDR2, released in 2018, garnered critical acclaim and significant commercial success, captivating players with its immersive portrayal of the Wild West.

PlayStation's December 2024 sales data underscores this continued success. Beyond its PS5 performance, GTA 5 also secured a fifth-place ranking for PS4 sales in both the US/Canada and Europe. RDR2's impressive performance was only surpassed by EA Sports FC 25 in the EU market.

European Sales Data and Future Outlook:

2024 European sales figures (GSD) reveal GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game of the year, climbing from fifth place in 2023. RDR2 also saw a rise, moving from sixth to seventh place. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that GTA 5 has surpassed 205 million units sold, while RDR2 has sold over 67 million copies.

This sustained success highlights the remarkable longevity of Rockstar's games. While anticipation builds for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 (rumored for release later this year), speculation swirls around a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2.