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Red Dead Redemption 2
Promotional cover art
Developer(s)Rockstar Studios
Publisher(s)Rockstar Games
SeriesRed Dead
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: October 26, 2018
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an upcoming Western-themed action-adventure video game developed and published by Rockstar Games. It is scheduled for release on October 26, 2018, for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game is a prequel to the 2010 title Red Dead Redemption[1] and will be the third entry in the Red Dead series. It follows the story of outlaw Arthur Morgan, a member of the Dutch van der Linde gang.

Gameplay

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a Western-themed action-adventure game set in an open world environment. The player controls Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and a member of the Van der Linde gang, from a third-person perspective.[2] The game features both single-player and online multiplayer components.[3][4]

Development

Red Dead Redemption 2 is being developed by Rockstar Studios.[5]

Release

Rockstar Games announced the game in October 2016.[6][7] In the two days prior, the company had used various social media platforms as well as their own website to release two teaser images in the color and theme of Red Dead Redemption.[8][9][10][11] The teaser images led to considerable attention and raised the stock price of its parent company Take-Two Interactive by nearly six percent.[12][13] On the day of its announcement for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, some fans started petitioning Rockstar Games for the game to be made available on Microsoft Windows as well.[14] Per an exclusivity agreement with Sony Interactive Entertainment, certain online game content will be timed exclusives for the PlayStation 4.[15] Originally due for release in the second half of 2017, the game has been delayed twice: first to Q1/Q2 2018,[16] and later to October 26, 2018.[17]

The game's debut trailer was released on October 20, 2016, depicting the open world environment.[7] The second trailer was released on September 28, 2017, and introduced the game's characters.[4]

Awards

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2016 The Game Awards 2016 Most Anticipated Game Nominated [18]
2017 Golden Joystick Awards Most Wanted Game Nominated [19][20]
2017 The Game Awards 2017 Most Anticipated Game Nominated [21]

References

  1. ^ Skrebels, Joe (September 28, 2017). "Red Dead Redemption 2 Is a Prequel - Story Details, New Protagonist Revealed". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  2. ^ Koller, John (October 20, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2: PlayStation and Rockstar Games Announce Partnership". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
  3. ^ Peckham, Matt (October 18, 2016). "'Red Dead Redemption 2' Confirmed for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One". Time. Time Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Red Dead Redemption: Official Trailer #2". Rockstar Games. September 28, 2017. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
  5. ^ "Red Dead Redemption 2". Rockstar Games. Take-Two Interactive. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
  6. ^ Saed, Sherif (October 18, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 officially revealed for PS4 and Xbox One, out 2017". VG247. Videogaming247. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Crecente, Brian (October 18, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 is official". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  8. ^ Makuch, Eddie (October 17, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 Seemingly Teased With First Image". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  9. ^ Hoggins, Tom (October 17, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 teaser - Rockstar unveil new Magnificent Seven inspired artwork as they prepare to announce Wild West sequel". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  10. ^ Hooton, Christopher (October 17, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 is happening: Rockstar posts Western image". The Independent. Independent Print. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  11. ^ Gilbert, Ben (October 17, 2016). "The folks behind 'Grand Theft Auto' are teasing a new 'Red Dead Redemption' game". Business Insider. Axel Springer SE. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  12. ^ Morris, Chris (October 18, 2016). "Grand Theft Auto maker announces first game in five years". CNBC. NBCUniversal. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  13. ^ Gilbert, Ben (October 17, 2016). "'Grand Theft Auto' is so influential, the company's stock just exploded after teasing a new game". Business Insider. Axel Springer SE. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  14. ^ Martin, Matt (October 18, 2016). "Of course there's already a petition to bring Red Dead Redemption 2 to PC". VG247. Videogaming247. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  15. ^ Sarkar, Samit (October 20, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 will have something exclusive for PS4 players". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
  16. ^ Pereira, Chris (May 23, 2017). "Red Dead Redemption 2's New Release Window Narrowed Further". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
  17. ^ McWhertor, Miachel (February 1, 2018). "Red Dead Redemption 2 delayed to October". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ Stark, Chelsea (December 1, 2016). "The Game Awards: Here's the full winners list". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  19. ^ London, Andrew (September 21, 2017). "Voting is now open for the Golden Joystick awards". TechRadar. Archived from the original on September 24, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ Chalk, Andy (November 17, 2017). "Here are your 2017 Golden Joystick Award winners". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on November 18, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ Alexander, Julia (December 7, 2017). "The Game Awards crowns The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild best game of 2017". Polygon. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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