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 demonstrate exceptional sales performance years after their initial releases.
• In December 2024, Grand Theft Auto V secured the third highest-selling spot for the PS5 in both the US/Canada and Europe.
• Red Dead Redemption 2 achieved the top-selling position for PS4 games in the US and ranked second in Europe during the same period.

Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises have consistently delivered critically acclaimed open-world experiences. The enduring success of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 exemplifies the studio's commitment to quality and its ability to create games with lasting appeal.

Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V thrust players into the criminal underworld of Los Santos. Its initial success was amplified by subsequent re-releases across multiple platforms and the incredibly popular online component, 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, offering a compelling narrative and immersive gameplay that garnered widespread critical acclaim and commercial success.

Despite being released nearly twelve years ago (GTA V) and seven years ago (Red Dead Redemption 2), both titles continue to sell exceptionally well. 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 for PS4 in both regions. Red Dead Redemption 2 topped PS4 sales in the US and secured second place in Europe, trailing only EA Sports FC 25.

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

According to European 2024 GSD data (reported by VGC), Grand Theft Auto V ranked fourth in overall sales for the year, climbing from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 secured seventh place, 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 exceeded 67 million.

The sustained success of these established titles underscores the enduring appeal of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises, with Grand Theft Auto VI reportedly launching later this year and rumors circulating about a potential Red Dead Redemption 2 port for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.