Red Dead Redemption 2
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Developer(s) | Rockstar Studios |
Publisher(s) | Rockstar Games |
Distributor(s) | Take-Two Interactive |
Series | Red Dead |
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Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Red Dead Redemption 2 is an upcoming open world western action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar Studios and published by Rockstar Games for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Q3/Q4 2017. The sequel to 2010's Red Dead Redemption, it will be the third entry in the Red Dead series.
Gameplay
The game will be set in an open world environment,[1] featuring single-player and online multiplayer components.[2]
Development
Red Dead Redemption 2 is developed by Rockstar Studios.[3]
Rockstar Games announced the game on October 18, 2016, with the first trailer being released on October 20.[4][5] 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.[6][7][8][9] The teaser images led to considerable attention and raised the stock price of its distributor Take-Two Interactive nearly six percent.[10][11] On the day of its announcement for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, some fans started petitioning Rockstar for the game to be made available on Microsoft Windows as well.[12] Per an exclusivity agreement with Sony Interactive Entertainment, certain online game content will be timed exclusives for the PlayStation 4.[13]
Macquarie Securities analyst Ben Schachter projects the game will sell 12 million copies during Take-Two Interactive's second fiscal quarter in 2017.[14]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2016 | The Game Awards 2016 | Most Anticipated Game | Nominated | [15] |
References
- ↑ Koller, John (October 20, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2: PlayStation and Rockstar Games Announce Partnership". PlayStation Blog. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ↑ Peckham, Matt (October 18, 2016). "'Red Dead Redemption 2' Confirmed for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One". Time. Time Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Red Dead Redemption 2". Rockstar Games. Take-Two Interactive. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ↑ Saed, Sherif (October 18, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 officially revealed for PS4 and Xbox One, out 2017". VG247. Videogaming247. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ↑ Crecente, Brian (October 18, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 is official". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ↑ Makuch, Eddie (October 17, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 Seemingly Teased With First Image". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Hooton, Christopher (October 17, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 is happening: Rockstar posts Western image". The Independent. Independent Print. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Morris, Chris (October 18, 2016). "Grand Theft Auto maker announces first game in five years". CNBC. NBCUniversal. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Sarkar, Samit (October 20, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 will have something exclusive for PS4 players". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ↑ Sinclair, Brendan (October 18, 2016). "Red Dead Redemption 2 to sell 12 million in fall quarter - Analyst". GamesIndustry.biz. Gamer Network. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
- ↑ Stark, Chelsea (December 1, 2016). "The Game Awards: Here's the full winners list". Polygon. Vox Media.