Rockstar's Blockbusters Continue Dominance

Rockstar's 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.
• In December 2024, GTA 5 secured the third spot as the best-selling PS5 title 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 launched in 2013, RDR2 in 2018), these Rockstar titles continue to attract significant player interest. The enduring popularity underscores Rockstar's mastery of open-world game design and their consistent delivery of high-quality experiences.

GTA 5, set in the vibrant and chaotic Los Santos, catapulted to immediate success upon its release. Subsequent re-releases across various platforms and the immensely popular online multiplayer mode solidified its position as one of history's best-selling entertainment products. RDR2, transporting players to the untamed Old West through the eyes of Arthur Morgan, also achieved critical acclaim and substantial commercial success.

PlayStation's December 2024 download charts further illustrate this enduring appeal. Beyond its PS5 success, GTA 5 also ranked fifth on the PS4 charts in both US/Canada and Europe. RDR2's strong performance was only surpassed by EA Sports FC 25 in the EU.

Continued Dominance and Future Outlook:

European sales data for 2024, as reported by VGC, reveals GTA 5 as the fourth best-selling game, climbing from fifth place in 2023. RDR2 also saw an increase, rising to seventh place from eighth. Take-Two Interactive's recent announcement confirms GTA 5's staggering sales exceeding 205 million copies, while RDR2 surpasses 67 million.

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