Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 5 continue to sell very well

Summary

Both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to sell incredibly well years after release.
Grand Theft Auto 5 was ranked as the third best-selling PS5 title in both the US/Canada and Europe as of December 2024.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was the best-selling PS4 game in the United States and came second in the European Union in the same month.

Although both games have been on the market for years, Red Dead Redemption 2 AND Grand Theft Auto 5 from Rockstar Games they are still selling very well. Rockstar has produced some of the most acclaimed open world games of all time through Major car theft AND Red Dead Redemption franchise and the latest installments of both best exemplify the studio's success and reputation for quality in the eyes of many gamers.

Grand Theft Auto 5 was released in 2013 and put players in the shoes of three would-be criminals in the vast, chaotic city of Los Santos. It was already a hit at launch, but after several re-releases across multiple platforms and the release of an extremely popular online multiplayer component, GTA5 has gone down in history as one of the best-selling entertainment media of all time. Meanwhile, 2018 Red Dead Redemption 2 saw players explore the wild Old West through the eyes of outlaw Arthur Morgan, and would also become highly regarded and commercially successful.

A new IP from Rockstar Games is unlikely

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While it would be great to see a new IP from Rockstar Games soon, it's unlikely to happen in the next decade due to current plans.

Almost 12 years have passed since then Grand Theft Auto 5 launched for the first time and almost seven since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2but both open-world titles are still selling very well. PlayStation recently released its monthly download chart for December 2024 and Grand Theft Auto 5 ranked as the third best-selling title for PS5 in both the US/Canada and Europe. It also ranked fifth for PS4 in both regions. In the meantime, Red Dead Redemption 2 it was the best-selling PS4 game in the United States and came second in the European Union, being surpassed only by EA Sports FC25.

GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are still at the top of the PlayStation sales charts

According to recently revealed 2024 European GSD data (reported by VGC), Grand Theft Auto 5 it was the fourth best-selling title last year, up from fifth place in 2023. Red Dead Redemption 2 it ranked seventh in the same region, again moving up one position from the previous year. Overall, Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, recently stated this Grand Theft Auto 5 has officially reached over 205 million in sales, while Red Dead Redemption 2 it has sold over 67 million copies.

The continued success of both of these older titles speaks volumes about the staying power of Rockstarsand the fans of Major car theft AND Red Dead Redemption they are looking at the future of the two franchises in different ways. The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 will reportedly launch later this year, while rumors suggest so Red Dead Redemption 2 it could be ported to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console.