Rockstar Games' enduring success: GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to dominate sales charts.
Key Highlights:
- Both 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 title in both the US/Canada and Europe.
- During the same month, Red Dead Redemption 2 claimed the top spot for PS4 sales in the US and second place in the EU.
Despite their considerable age (GTA 5 released in 2013, Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018), these Rockstar titles continue to be incredibly popular. This sustained success reflects Rockstar's mastery of open-world game design and their consistent delivery of high-quality experiences.
GTA 5, with its compelling story of three aspiring criminals in Los Santos and its immensely popular online mode, has become a cultural phenomenon and one of the best-selling entertainment products ever. Red Dead Redemption 2, set in the untamed Old West, similarly captivated players with its immersive narrative and detailed world, achieving significant critical and commercial acclaim.
PlayStation's December 2024 download charts further underscore this enduring appeal. GTA 5's strong performance extended to the PS4, where it secured fifth place in both US/Canada and Europe. Red Dead Redemption 2's success was even more pronounced, leading PS4 sales in the US and trailing only EA Sports FC 25 in the EU.
Continued Dominance and Future Outlook:
European sales data for 2024 reveals GTA 5's continued strength, climbing to fourth place overall (up from fifth in 2023), while Red Dead Redemption 2 rose to seventh (from eighth). Take-Two Interactive's recent announcement of over 205 million GTA 5 sales and over 67 million Red Dead Redemption 2 sales solidifies their remarkable performance.
This sustained success speaks to the lasting impact of Rockstar's games. Anticipation is high for the upcoming GTA 6, expected later this year, while speculation surrounds a potential Red Dead Redemption 2 port to the Nintendo Switch 2.
