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:

• GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 maintain exceptionally strong sales years after their initial releases.
• December 2024 sales data reveals GTA 5 as the third best-selling PS5 title in both the US/Canada and Europe.
• Red Dead Redemption 2 secured the top spot as the best-selling PS4 game in the US and second place in Europe during the same period.

Despite their age (GTA 5 released in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), these Rockstar open-world epics continue to attract significant player interest. GTA 5's enduring popularity is fueled by its initial blockbuster success, numerous re-releases across various platforms, and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode, solidifying its place as one of the best-selling entertainment products ever. RDR2, equally acclaimed and commercially successful, captivated players with its immersive Old West setting and compelling narrative.

PlayStation's December 2024 download charts further underscore this sustained success. Beyond the PS5's top-three placement, GTA 5 also secured a fifth-place ranking on the PS4 charts in both US/Canada and Europe. RDR2's performance was even more impressive, leading the PS4 sales in the US and achieving a close second in Europe, trailing only EA Sports FC 25.

Continued Dominance and Future Outlook:

European 2024 GSD data (as reported by VGC) highlights GTA 5's impressive climb to fourth place in overall sales for the year, up from fifth in 2023. RDR2 also saw a rise, moving up to seventh place from eighth. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced staggering sales figures: over 205 million units sold for GTA 5 and over 67 million for RDR2.

This remarkable longevity speaks to the enduring quality and appeal of Rockstar's creations. While the anticipation for the upcoming GTA 6 release later this year is high, speculation also surrounds a potential port of Red Dead Redemption 2 to the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.