Red Dead Redemption 2 reaches 79 million copies sold and takes fourth place among the best-selling games of all time. Take-Two Interactive released the numbers during an investor conference held on November 6. The Rockstar Games title surpassed Mario Kart 8, which registered around 78 million units.
The Red Dead Redemption franchise has accumulated 106 million copies in total. The 2018 game stands out as the most profitable in the United States in the last seven years, considering revenue in dollars. Recent sales include 2 million units in the last quarter alone.
- Minecraft leads with 350 million copies.
- Grand Theft Auto 5 follows with 220 million.
- Wii Sports takes third place with 82.9 million.
Sales without upgrade to new generation
Red Dead Redemption 2 maintains a strong sales pace seven years after its release. The game was originally released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with no native versions for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S.
The absence of remasters did not impede growth. Analysts point out that the title could reach Wii Sports in 2026, reducing the gap to around 3.9 million units.
The success reinforces the longevity of the open world set in the Old West.
Historical ranking position
Fourth place consolidates two Rockstar games in the global top.
Grand Theft Auto 5 remains in second. Red Dead Redemption 2 surpasses classics like PUBG and The Witcher 3.
Take-Two highlights dollar performance in the US, ahead of recent releases such as Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy.
Sequence declarations
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead represent core Rockstar franchises with guaranteed future returns.
Dan Houser, co-founder who left the studio, considers the Red Dead arc concluded in two titles, but recognizes that a continuation must occur.
Roger Clark, voice of Arthur Morgan, reinforces the need for Red Dead Redemption 3 for sales volume exceeding 60 million at the time of his interview.
Franchise Numbers
The Red Dead Redemption series began in 2010 with the first game.
The second chapter accounts for most of the 106 million total copies.
Recent updates, such as the Strange Tales of the West DLC in July 2025, have contributed to continued interest.
The online mode remains active, although without major expansions since 2022.
Comparison with leaders
Minecraft dominates with sales on multiple platforms, including mobile.
Grand Theft Auto 5 benefits from re-releases and persistent online mode.
Wii Sports gained momentum by coming packaged with the Wii console.
Red Dead Redemption 2 achieves similar milestones without bundles or free versions.
The title maintains a premium price in digital stores.
Market Outlook
Take-Two reported quarterly growth for the game despite its age.
The postponement of Grand Theft Auto 6 to November 2026 directs attention to existing catalogs.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is among the best sellers in monthly charts, such as on the PlayStation Store in October.
