- Red Dead Redemption 2 has now outsold Wii Sports to become the 3rd best-selling game of all time.
- This milestone means that 2 of the top 3 best-selling games of all time are from Rockstar Games, with GTA 5 in second place.
- The game’s success should also guarantee a third entry for the series at some point in the future.
With the impending arrival of GTA 6, Red Dead Redemption 2 will soon no longer be Rockstar Games’ latest release. However, the game is sure to remain memorable for millions of gamers, and Take-Two’s latest financial report shows exactly why.
According to Take-Two’s latest figures for the title, it has now become the world’s 3rd best-selling title to date.
Why it matters: Rockstar Games’ 2018 release raised the bar for storytelling and open-world games for many, earning it a legendary status in the industry.
As reported by Ben, Take-Two has confirmed in its latest earnings call that Red Dead Redemption 2 now boasts over 85 million units sold.
This figure now puts the game ahead of Wii Sports as the 3rd best-selling game to date. It also means that Rockstar Games now has two titles in the top 3, thanks to GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
On the subject of GTA 5, this game has also sold several million units this quarter, bringing its total sales up to 230 million. However you put it, this milestone is a huge testament to how far Rockstar Games has come over the years.
This success means that a sequel to Red Dead Redemption 2 is practically inevitable now. Rockstar Games could return to the series after GTA 6, since both IPs highlight two very different strengths of the team.
For now, all eyes remain on the upcoming launch of GTA 6. Many are excited about the game, and Take-Two has plans to kick off marketing during the summer.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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