Red Dead Redemption II is an action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. It was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 26, 2018, and for Microsoft Windows on November 5, 2019. It is the third entry in the Red Dead series and a prequel to the 2010 game Red Dead Redemption.
Red Dead Redemption II
The game’s development lasted over eight years, beginning soon after Red Dead Redemption’s release, and it became one of the most expensive video games ever made. Rockstar co-opted all of its studios into one large team to facilitate development. They drew influence from real locations as opposed to film or art, focused on creating an accurate reflection of the time with the game’s characters and world.
The story is set in 1899 in a fictionalized representation of the Western United States. Players control Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang, as they attempt to survive against government forces, rival gangs, and other adversaries in the waning years of the Wild West. The game features a grand open world environment for players to explore, and it features both single-player and online multiplayer modes.
Red Dead Redemption II was highly acclaimed by critics, who praised its story, characters, open world, and attention to detail. It has won numerous awards, including Game of the Year from several publications. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 34 million copies worldwide.
