Red Dead Redemption 2 Breaks Records: What's Next for the Wild West Epic?

Saddle up, gamers, because Rockstar Games has hit another milestone with Red Dead Redemption 2 charging into the history books as the fourth best-selling game of all time! Brush off your spurs and sharpen your trigger fingers, as this title has galloped past the competition to sell over 79 million units, making it the best-selling title of the last seven years in the U.S. based on dollar sales!

From Take-Two's latest investor call, fresh off the presses, comes the exciting news that this blockbuster sequel has pushed the Red Dead series to a jaw-dropping 106 million total sales. It’s a trailblazer in a gaming landscape that has seen giants like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring dominate the charts!

With only heavyweights like Minecraft (350 million), GTA 5 (220 million), and Wii Sports (82.9 million) ahead, Red Dead Redemption 2 now sits proudly atop the leaderboard, beating out Mario Kart 8 (78.02 million), PUBG (75 million), and other beloved titles.

But here's the burning question: Will we see a Red Dead Redemption 3? Despite this wild success, Rockstar is playing coy with no official announcement. Former Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser, the storytelling mastermind behind these epics, hinted that although he's no longer with the company, a sequel is likely. "It’s a privilege to work on stuff," he muses, and while he's more ambivalent about leaving GTA 6, the thought of Red Dead's continuation stirs deeper emotions.

Roger Clark, who breathed life into the unforgettable Arthur Morgan, fueled the fire by confidently stating, "I'm certain we will see Redemption 3 one day." But don’t break out the cowboy hats just yet; he has no clue when such a day might come and confirms — understandably so — Arthur's tale has run its course. Still, a new chapter in the saga isn’t out of the question.

The Red Dead Redemption series has captivated millions, and with this incredible sales achievement adding fuel to the fire, fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what Rockstar Games will rustle up next.