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

Summary

• Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to achieve remarkable sales years after their initial releases.
• In December 2024, Grand Theft Auto V secured the third spot as the best-selling PS5 title in both the US/Canada and Europe.
• During the same month, Red Dead Redemption 2 claimed the top spot as the best-selling PS4 game in the US and second place in Europe.

Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 defy expectations, maintaining exceptionally strong sales years after their respective launches. These titles, representing the pinnacle of Rockstar's acclaimed open-world franchises, exemplify the studio's consistent delivery of high-quality gaming experiences.

Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V thrust players into the vibrant and chaotic world of Los Santos, following the intertwined stories of three criminal protagonists. Its initial success was amplified by subsequent releases across multiple platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode, GTA Online. This has solidified GTA V's position as one of the best-selling entertainment products in history. Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2018, transported players to the rugged beauty of the American Old West, allowing them to experience the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan. This title also garnered critical acclaim and significant commercial success.

Despite Grand Theft Auto V's eleven-year presence and Red Dead Redemption 2's six-year run on the market, both games continue to dominate sales charts. PlayStation's December 2024 download charts reveal Grand Theft Auto V as the third best-selling PS5 title in both the US/Canada and Europe, and fifth on the PS4 in those same regions. Red Dead Redemption 2 achieved the top spot for PS4 sales in the US and second place in Europe, trailing only EA Sports FC 25.

GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Remain PlayStation Sales Chart Toppers

According to 2024 European GSD data (as reported by VGC), Grand Theft Auto V secured fourth place as the best-selling game of the year, climbing from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 similarly rose one position to seventh place in the same region. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that Grand Theft Auto V has surpassed 205 million units sold, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has exceeded 67 million copies sold.

The enduring popularity of these established titles underscores the remarkable longevity of Rockstar's creations. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises; the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for release later this year, while rumors circulate about a potential Red Dead Redemption 2 port for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.