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

Rockstar Games' enduring success: GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue their reign.

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 Europe.

Despite their age (GTA 5 released in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), these Rockstar titles continue to dominate sales charts. The enduring popularity reflects Rockstar's mastery of open-world game design and their consistent delivery of high-quality experiences.

GTA 5, initially a blockbuster, achieved legendary status thanks to multiple platform releases and the immensely popular online component, GTA Online. RDR2, set in the Wild West, also garnered critical acclaim and impressive commercial success.

PlayStation's December 2024 download charts further solidify this success. GTA 5's strong performance extended to the PS4, placing fifth in both US/Canada and Europe. RDR2's impressive showing was only surpassed by EA Sports FC 25 in Europe.

Continued Dominance and Future Outlook:

European sales data for 2024 shows GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game (up from fifth in 2023), while RDR2 secured seventh place (also climbing one position). Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, reported staggering sales figures: over 205 million units for GTA 5 and over 67 million for RDR2.

This sustained success underscores Rockstar's ability to create timeless games. The future looks bright for both franchises: GTA 6 is anticipated later this year, and rumors suggest a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port for Red Dead Redemption 2.