Summary
- Both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to sell incredibly well years after release.
- Grand Theft Auto 5 was ranked as the third highest-selling title for the PS5 in both the US/Canada and Europe in December 2024.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 was the highest-selling PS4 game in the United States and came in second in the EU during the same month.
Rockstar Games has consistently produced some of the most acclaimed open-world games through their Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises. The latest entries, Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, epitomize the studio's success and reputation for quality, continuing to captivate gamers years after their initial releases.
Grand Theft Auto 5, released in 2013, immerses players in the lives of three aspiring criminals navigating the chaotic city of Los Santos. Initially a blockbuster, the game's multiple platform re-releases and the addition of a popular online multiplayer component have cemented its status as one of the highest-selling entertainment media of all time. On the other hand, Red Dead Redemption 2, launched in 2018, lets players experience the untamed Old West as outlaw Arthur Morgan, achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success.
Despite nearly 12 years since the launch of GTA 5 and almost seven years since Red Dead Redemption 2, both titles maintain strong sales. According to PlayStation's December 2024 download chart, GTA 5 secured the third spot for the PS5 in the US/Canada and Europe, and fifth for the PS4 in both regions. Red Dead Redemption 2 topped the PS4 sales in the United States and was second in the EU, only surpassed by EA Sports FC 25.
GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Are Still Topping PlayStation Sales Charts
The European 2024 GSD figures, as reported by VGC, reveal that GTA 5 was the fourth highest-selling title of the past year, improving from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 followed closely, ranking seventh, up from eighth the previous year. Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that GTA 5 has surpassed 205 million sales, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has reached over 67 million copies sold.
The enduring success of these titles underscores the lasting appeal of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of these franchises, with Grand Theft Auto 6 slated for release later this year and rumors circulating about a potential Red Dead Redemption 2 port to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console.
