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 position 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 United States and second place in Europe.

Despite their years on the market, Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V maintain exceptionally strong sales. Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises have consistently delivered acclaimed open-world experiences, solidifying the studio's reputation for quality.

Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V thrust players into the roles of three aspiring criminals navigating the sprawling city of Los Santos. Its initial success was amplified by subsequent releases across multiple platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode, GTA Online. This has cemented GTA V’s place as one of the best-selling entertainment products ever. Red Dead Redemption 2, launched in 2018, transported players to the untamed American West, following outlaw Arthur Morgan. This title also garnered critical acclaim and significant commercial success.

Although nearly twelve years have passed since Grand Theft Auto V's debut and seven since Red Dead Redemption 2's release, both open-world 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 the US/Canada and Europe, and fifth on PS4 in both regions. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption 2 secured the top spot for PS4 sales in the United States and second place in Europe, trailing only EA Sports FC 25.

GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Remain at the Top of PlayStation Sales Charts

According to European 2024 GSD figures (as reported by VGC), Grand Theft Auto V was the fourth best-selling game of the year, climbing from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 ranked seventh, also improving its position from the previous year. 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 sold over 67 million copies.

The enduring success of these older titles highlights the lasting appeal of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises, with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI reportedly launching later this year, and rumors suggesting a potential Red Dead Redemption 2 port to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.