Red Dead Redemption 2 Overtakes Wii Sports to Claim Third Place on All-Time Sales Chart
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold 85 million copies, overtaking Wii Sports to become the third best-selling video game of all time according to recent sales figures reported by IGN South Africa.
While the industry's collective gaze remains locked on the horizon for Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar Games is still pulling off staggering numbers with its previous major release. According to figures reported by IGN South Africa, Red Dead Redemption 2 has officially surpassed Wii Sports to become the third best-selling video game of all time. The sprawling western epic has pushed its lifetime sales to an incredible 85 million copies globally as of March 2026.
What makes this milestone particularly fascinating is the momentum behind it. Rockstar confirmed that the game actually sold more copies over the last twelve months than during any comparable period since its original launch back in 2018. That kind of enduring tail is rare in modern gaming, especially in an era dominated by live service updates and constant content drops. Instead of fading as hardware generations shifted, Arthur Morgan's journey continues to pull in new players across console and PC platforms alike.
Of course, these numbers still sit comfortably behind the sheer astronomical scale of Grand Theft Auto 5, which continues to lead the pack with over 230 million copies sold. Even so, claiming the bronze medal from a cultural phenomenon like Wii Sports shows just how deeply single player storytelling resonates with modern gamers. For a community that often feels rushed into the next big multiplayer grind, the enduring success of Red Dead Redemption 2 proves that players will always return for a meticulously crafted world and a story worth taking the time to experience.
Tags: Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Games, Industry News, Sales Records, Gaming Culture
Original article: IGN South Africa