Rockstar Games Titles Thrive in Sales

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.
• 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 considerable age (GTA 5 launched in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), Rockstar's open-world masterpieces continue to attract significant player interest. This enduring popularity underscores Rockstar's reputation for creating high-quality, immersive gaming experiences within the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption universes.

GTA 5's phenomenal success stems from its initial critical acclaim, numerous re-releases across diverse platforms, and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode, GTA Online. Similarly, RDR2, with its captivating portrayal of the Wild West and compelling protagonist Arthur Morgan, achieved both critical and commercial triumph.

PlayStation's December 2024 download charts further solidify this success. Beyond the PS5's top-three placement, GTA 5 also secured fifth place on the PS4 charts in both US/Canada and Europe. RDR2's performance was equally impressive, leading the PS4 sales in the US and placing second in Europe (surpassed only by EA Sports FC 25).

Continued Dominance and Future Outlook:

European 2024 GSD data (as reported by VGC) places GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game of the year (a rise from fifth in 2023), while RDR2 climbed to seventh place (up from eighth). Take-Two Interactive's recent announcement confirms GTA 5's staggering sales exceeding 205 million copies, and RDR2 surpassing 67 million.

This sustained success showcases the remarkable longevity of Rockstar's games. Anticipation for future installments is high: Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for release later this year, and speculation points towards a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2.