Red Dead & GTA 5: Sales Remain Strong

Summary

• Rockstar Games' 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 position 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.

Despite their years on the market, Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto V remain exceptionally strong sellers. Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises have consistently delivered acclaimed open-world experiences, and these latest entries perfectly showcase the studio's enduring success and reputation for quality.

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 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.

Nearly twelve years after Grand Theft Auto V's debut and seven years since Red Dead Redemption 2's release, both open-world titles continue to dominate sales charts. 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. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption 2 topped PS4 sales 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 2024 European GSD data (reported by VGC), Grand Theft Auto V was the fourth best-selling game of the year, climbing from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 also saw a rise, claiming seventh place, up from eighth 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 sold over 67 million copies.

The continued success of these established titles underscores the enduring appeal of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises: the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, rumored for release later this year, and potential ports of Red Dead Redemption 2, possibly to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.