Summary

• Both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to sell exceptionally well years after their initial release.
• Grand Theft Auto 5 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 the second highest in the EU during the same month.

Rockstar Games' titles, Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, remain incredibly popular even years after their launch. The studio is renowned for creating some of the most celebrated open-world games, and the latest installments of these series are shining examples of their excellence and dedication to quality, as recognized by the gaming community.

Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 immerses players in the lives of three aspiring criminals navigating the sprawling, chaotic city of Los Santos. From its blockbuster debut, through multiple re-releases on various platforms and the introduction of its highly successful online multiplayer mode, GTA 5 has secured its place as one of the best-selling entertainment products ever. On the other hand, Red Dead Redemption 2, launched in 2018, invites players to experience the rugged beauty of the Old West as outlaw Arthur Morgan, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success.

Despite being nearly 12 years old for GTA 5 and almost seven years for Red Dead Redemption 2, both games continue to dominate sales charts. According to PlayStation's December 2024 download chart, GTA 5 secured the third spot for the PS5 in both the US/Canada and Europe, and ranked fifth for the PS4 in these regions. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption 2 topped the PS4 sales in the United States and came in second in the EU, only surpassed by 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 Grand Theft Auto 5 as the fourth best-selling game of the year, improving from its fifth position in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 climbed to seventh place, up from eighth the previous year. Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that GTA 5 has surpassed 205 million sales, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has exceeded 67 million copies sold.

The enduring popularity of these titles underscores the remarkable longevity of Rockstar's games. Fans eagerly anticipate future developments: Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch later this year, and there are rumors that Red Dead Redemption 2 might see a port to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console.