Rockstar Games' enduring success: GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to dominate sales charts.
Key Highlights:
- 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 game 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 age (GTA 5 released in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), both titles consistently achieve impressive sales figures. This enduring popularity reflects Rockstar's mastery of open-world game design and their established reputation for high-quality experiences.
GTA 5's phenomenal success stems from its initial blockbuster launch, followed by numerous re-releases across various platforms and the incredibly popular online multiplayer mode (GTA Online). It's now considered one of the best-selling entertainment products ever. RDR2, set in the Wild West and featuring outlaw Arthur Morgan, also garnered critical acclaim and significant commercial success upon its release.
PlayStation's December 2024 download charts further highlight the games' continued dominance. Beyond the aforementioned PS5 and PS4 rankings for GTA 5, RDR2's performance is particularly noteworthy, outperforming all other PS4 titles in the US market.
European Sales & Future Outlook:
Data from the 2024 European GSD figures (via VGC) reveals GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game of the year (climbing from fifth in 2023), while RDR2 secured seventh place (up from eighth). Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, reported staggering sales figures: over 205 million units for GTA 5 and over 67 million for RDR2.
This sustained success underscores the lasting appeal of Rockstar's games. Anticipation is high for the upcoming GTA 6, rumored for release later this year, and speculation surrounds a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2.
