Summary
- Both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to sell incredibly well years after their 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 continue to captivate audiences and dominate sales charts years after their initial release. These titles represent the pinnacle of Rockstar's expertise in crafting immersive, critically acclaimed open-world experiences that resonate deeply with gamers worldwide.
Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 immerses players in the lives of three protagonists navigating the sprawling, crime-ridden city of Los Santos. Its initial success was phenomenal, and subsequent re-releases across various platforms, coupled with the wildly popular GTA Online, have cemented its status as one of the best-selling pieces of entertainment media ever. On the other hand, Red Dead Redemption 2, launched in 2018, invites players to step into the boots of outlaw Arthur Morgan and explore the rugged beauty of the Old West. This game, too, has garnered widespread acclaim and commercial success.
Despite the passage of time—nearly 12 years since GTA 5's debut and almost seven years since Red Dead Redemption 2— both titles remain incredibly popular. PlayStation's December 2024 download charts reveal that Grand Theft Auto 5 secured the third spot for the PS5 in both the US/Canada and Europe, while also ranking fifth for the PS4 in those regions. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption 2 topped the PS4 sales in the United States and came in second in the EU, just behind 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, show that Grand Theft Auto 5 climbed to the fourth highest-selling title of the year, improving from its fifth-place ranking in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 also advanced, securing the seventh position, up from eighth in the previous year. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 205 million sales, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has exceeded 67 million copies sold.
The enduring popularity of these older titles underscores the remarkable staying power of Rockstar's games. As fans eagerly await future developments, excitement builds around the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 later this year, and rumors swirl about a potential port of Red Dead Redemption 2 to the Nintendo Switch 2.
