Summary
- Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to achieve remarkable sales years after their initial releases.
- In December 2024, Grand Theft Auto V secured the third position 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 as the best-selling PS4 game in the United States and second place in Europe.
Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to defy expectations, demonstrating exceptional staying power in the gaming market years after their release. Rockstar's reputation for crafting acclaimed open-world experiences within the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises is clearly evident in the enduring success of these titles.
Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto V thrust players into the roles of three aspiring criminals navigating the sprawling, chaotic landscape of Los Santos. Its initial blockbuster success was amplified by subsequent re-releases across numerous platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer component, GTA Online. This has solidified GTA V’s place as one of the best-selling entertainment products of all time. Red Dead Redemption 2, launched in 2018, transported players to the untamed American Old West, allowing them to experience the story through the eyes of outlaw Arthur Morgan. This title also garnered critical acclaim and significant commercial success.
Despite Grand Theft Auto V's near 12-year presence and Red Dead Redemption 2's almost seven years on the market, both open-world behemoths continue to dominate sales charts. PlayStation's December 2024 download charts reveal Grand Theft Auto V as the third best-selling PS5 title in both the US/Canada and Europe, and fifth on the PS4 charts in those same regions. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption 2 secured the top spot for PS4 sales in the United States and second place in Europe, narrowly trailing only EA Sports FC 25.
GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Remain PlayStation Sales Chart Toppers
According to 2024 European GSD figures (as reported by VGC), Grand Theft Auto V secured fourth place as the best-selling title of the year, climbing from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 also saw a rise, moving up to seventh place from eighth in the same region. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that Grand Theft Auto V has surpassed 205 million units sold, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has exceeded 67 million copies sold.
The continued success of these established titles highlights the enduring appeal of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises, with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI reportedly launching later this year, and rumors suggesting a potential port of Red Dead Redemption 2 to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console.
