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.
- December 2024 sales data reveals GTA 5 as the third best-selling PS5 title in both the US/Canada and Europe.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 secured the top spot as the best-selling PS4 game in the US and second place in Europe during the same period.
Despite their age (GTA 5 released in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), both games remain incredibly popular. This enduring appeal reflects Rockstar's reputation for crafting high-quality, immersive open-world experiences. GTA 5's success is amplified by its online multiplayer mode and numerous re-releases across various platforms. RDR2, similarly, garnered critical acclaim and significant commercial success upon its release.
PlayStation's December 2024 download charts further solidify these games' continued dominance. Beyond the PS5 and PS4 rankings mentioned above, GTA 5 also secured a fifth-place ranking for PS4 in both regions. Only EA Sports FC 25 outsold Red Dead Redemption 2 in the European PS4 market.
Long-Term Performance and Future Outlook:
European sales data for 2024 (via VGC, based on GSD figures) shows GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game, climbing from fifth place in 2023. RDR2 also saw an increase, moving up to seventh place from eighth. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that GTA 5 has surpassed 205 million units sold, while RDR2 has exceeded 67 million.
The sustained popularity of these titles underscores Rockstar's ability to create games with lasting appeal. The future looks bright for both franchises: GTA 6 is anticipated later this year, and speculation points towards a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port for Red Dead Redemption 2.
