Summary

• Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to achieve remarkable sales years after their initial releases.
• In December 2024, Grand Theft Auto 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 as the best-selling PS4 game in the United States and second place in Europe.

Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 defy expectations, maintaining exceptionally strong sales years after their respective launches. These open-world masterpieces, representing the pinnacle of Rockstar's acclaimed Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises, continue to resonate with gamers, solidifying the studio's reputation for quality and enduring appeal.

Released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 thrust players into the vibrant, criminal underworld of Los Santos, following three protagonists on their perilous journey. Its initial success was amplified by subsequent re-releases across various platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode, GTA Online. This has cemented GTA 5's place as one of the best-selling entertainment products in history. Red Dead Redemption 2, launched in 2018, transported players to the untamed American West, allowing them to experience the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan. This title also garnered widespread critical acclaim and significant commercial success.

Despite the passage of nearly 12 years since Grand Theft Auto 5's debut and almost seven years since Red Dead Redemption 2's release, both games remain top sellers. PlayStation's December 2024 download charts reveal Grand Theft Auto 5 as the third best-selling PS5 title in both the US/Canada and Europe, and fifth on PS4 in both regions. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption 2 dominated as the best-selling PS4 game in the United States and secured second place in Europe, trailing only EA Sports FC 25.

GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Continue to Dominate PlayStation Sales Charts

According to European 2024 GSD data (reported by VGC), Grand Theft Auto 5 secured fourth place as the best-selling game of the year, climbing from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 followed closely behind in seventh place, also rising one position from the previous year. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, recently announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 has surpassed 205 million units sold, while Red Dead Redemption 2 has exceeded 67 million copies sold.

The sustained success of these established titles highlights the enduring power of Rockstar's game design. Fans eagerly anticipate the future of both franchises, with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 reportedly launching later this year, and rumors suggesting a potential Red Dead Redemption 2 port for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.