One of the largest sales milestones in video game history has been officially reached by Red Dead Redemption 2. The game has sold about 79 million copies worldwide, making it the fourth-best-selling video game ever, according to its publisher Take-Two Interactive.
Wii Sports, Grand Theft Auto V, and Minecraft are the only games that are ahead of it. Additionally, according to industry data, Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold more dollars in the US than any other game released in the previous seven years.
Why This Achievement Is Unique
This success goes beyond simple statistics; it shows how a high-end single-player game with online elements can survive in a market that is becoming more and more reliant on live services and recurring income.
Red Dead Redemption 2 demonstrates that narrative-rich, expansive games continue to appeal to players worldwide, whereas other games mainly rely on microtransactions, robust installation figures, and live-ops.
As one of the few games to achieve such high sales thresholds while retaining critical acclaim and high player engagement, Red Dead Redemption 2’s reputation as a contemporary classic and a commercial success is cemented with this milestone.
