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

Summary

• Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to achieve remarkable sales years after their initial releases.
• In December 2024, Grand Theft Auto 5 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 United States and second place in Europe.

Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5, despite their years on the market, continue to demonstrate exceptional sales performance. Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises have consistently delivered acclaimed open-world experiences, and these latest sales figures highlight the enduring appeal and quality of their work.

Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 thrust players into the roles of three aspiring criminals navigating the sprawling and chaotic city of Los Santos. Its initial success was amplified by subsequent releases across various platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer component, solidifying its place as one of the best-selling entertainment products ever. Red Dead Redemption 2, launched in 2018, transported players to the untamed Old West through the eyes of outlaw Arthur Morgan, achieving both critical acclaim and significant commercial success.

Although nearly twelve years have passed since Grand Theft Auto 5's debut and almost seven since Red Dead Redemption 2's release, both open-world titles maintain strong sales momentum. PlayStation's December 2024 download charts reveal Grand Theft Auto 5 as the third best-selling PS5 title in the US/Canada and Europe, and fifth on PS4 in both regions. Red Dead Redemption 2 topped the PS4 sales charts in the United States and secured second place in Europe, trailing only EA Sports FC 25.

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

According to European 2024 GSD data (as reported by VGC), Grand Theft Auto 5 ranked as the fourth best-selling game of the year, climbing from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 also saw an increase, rising to seventh place from eighth in the same region. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 205 million units sold, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has exceeded 67 million copies.

The continued success of these established titles underscores the enduring power of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises: the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for release later this year, and rumors suggest a potential port of Red Dead Redemption 2 to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.