Rockstar Games' Hits Continue to Dominate Sales

Rockstar's enduring success: GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to dominate sales charts.

Key Highlights:

• GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 maintain exceptional sales performance years after their initial releases.
• In December 2024, GTA 5 secured the third spot as the best-selling PS5 game in both the US/Canada and Europe.
• During the same period, 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, RDR2 in 2018), Rockstar's open-world masterpieces continue to attract players. The enduring popularity underscores Rockstar's reputation for creating high-quality, immersive experiences within the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption universes.

GTA 5, initially a phenomenal success, has solidified its position as a cultural icon thanks to its enduring online multiplayer mode and numerous re-releases across various platforms. RDR2, released in 2018, quickly gained critical acclaim and impressive sales figures, further solidifying Rockstar's legacy.

December 2024 PlayStation sales data reveals GTA 5's continued strength, ranking third on PS5 and fifth on PS4 in both US/Canada and Europe. RDR2, meanwhile, topped PS4 sales in the US and achieved second place in the EU, trailing only EA Sports FC 25.

Long-Term Performance and Future Outlook:

European 2024 GSD data (via VGC) shows GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game of the year (up from fifth in 2023), and RDR2 in seventh (up from eighth). Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, reported staggering sales figures: over 205 million for GTA 5 and over 67 million for RDR2.

This sustained success speaks to the quality and longevity of Rockstar's games. Anticipation is high for the upcoming GTA 6, rumored for release later this year, while speculation swirls about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2.