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' Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 have been on the market for years, yet they continue to captivate gamers and dominate sales charts. Rockstar has earned a reputation for crafting some of the most acclaimed open-world games through these iconic franchises, and the latest entries showcase their commitment to quality and innovation.
Grand Theft Auto 5, released in 2013, immerses players in the role of three aspiring criminals navigating the bustling and chaotic city of Los Santos. The game was an instant blockbuster, and its enduring popularity has been fueled by multiple re-releases across various platforms and the addition of a massively popular online multiplayer component. As a result, GTA 5 has become one of the highest-selling pieces of entertainment media in history. On the other hand, Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2018, takes players on a journey through the untamed Old West as outlaw Arthur Morgan. It, too, has received widespread acclaim and achieved significant commercial success.
Despite being nearly 12 years since the launch of Grand Theft Auto 5 and almost seven years since Red Dead Redemption 2, both titles continue to perform exceptionally well. According to PlayStation's monthly download chart for December 2024, Grand Theft Auto 5 ranked as the third highest-selling title for the PS5 in both the US/Canada and Europe, while also securing fifth place for the PS4 in these regions. Red Dead Redemption 2 topped the charts as the highest-selling PS4 game in the United States and came in second in the EU, only being outsold 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, indicate that Grand Theft Auto 5 was the fourth highest-selling title of the past year, moving up from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 ranked seventh, also improving its position by one spot from the previous year. Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 205 million sales, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 67 million copies.
The sustained success of these titles underscores the lasting appeal of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises. The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to launch later this year, and rumors suggest that Red Dead Redemption 2 might be ported to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console.
