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

Summary

• Both 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 United States and second place in Europe.

Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V continue to demonstrate exceptional sales performance, years after their respective launches. Rockstar's reputation for crafting acclaimed open-world experiences within the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises is clearly reflected in these titles' enduring popularity.

Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V thrust players into the roles of three aspiring criminals navigating the sprawling, chaotic city of Los Santos. Its initial success was amplified by subsequent re-releases across various platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer component, GTA Online. This has cemented GTA V’s place as one of the best-selling entertainment products in history. Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2018, transported players to the untamed American Old West, allowing them to experience the story through the eyes of outlaw Arthur Morgan. This title also achieved significant critical acclaim and commercial success.

Despite launching nearly twelve years ago (Grand Theft Auto V) and almost seven years ago (Red Dead Redemption 2), both open-world games maintain strong sales. 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. Red Dead Redemption 2 achieved the highest PS4 sales in the United States and second place in Europe, surpassed only by EA Sports FC 25.

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

According to 2024 European GSD figures (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 also saw a rise, moving up to seventh place from eighth in 2023. 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 continued success of these established titles highlights the enduring appeal of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises: the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for release later this year, and rumors suggest a potential Red Dead Redemption 2 port for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.