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:

• Both 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 title 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 considerable age (GTA 5 released in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), these open-world behemoths continue to attract significant player interest. This sustained popularity underscores Rockstar's mastery of open-world game design and their consistent delivery of high-quality experiences.

GTA 5's phenomenal success stems from its initial critical acclaim, numerous re-releases across various platforms, and the enduring popularity of its online multiplayer mode, GTA Online. RDR2, similarly, garnered widespread praise for its immersive narrative and detailed depiction of the Wild West.

PlayStation's December 2024 sales data further confirms this trend. Besides the aforementioned PS5 and PS4 rankings for GTA 5, RDR2's impressive performance showcases the enduring appeal of both titles. It's noteworthy that RDR2 was only surpassed by EA Sports FC 25 in European PS4 sales.

Long-Term Performance and Future Outlook:

European sales data for 2024 (via VGC, based on GSD figures) reveals GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game, climbing from fifth place in 2023. RDR2 also saw a rise, moving up to seventh place from its previous eighth-place ranking. Take-Two Interactive's recent announcement further solidifies this success, reporting over 205 million units sold for GTA 5 and over 67 million for RDR2.

This sustained performance reflects the remarkable longevity of Rockstar's games. The anticipation surrounding future installments in both franchises is palpable. While GTA 6 is slated for release later this year, speculation abounds regarding a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2.