Summary
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the highest-rated games of its generation, and for good reason. Its stellar storytelling of American Industrialization engulfing the West is unparalleled, and its realistic gameplay allows for hours upon hours of fun. The game also has an online counterpart, and though it has a lot of potential, it isn’t as celebrated.
If Rockstar does develop aRed Dead Redemption 2sequel and takes another shot atRed Dead Online, it shouldn’t drop the ball again. This can be done if enough attention is paid to the online mode to ensure its economy is balanced, and it is not treated as a second-class project behindGrand Theft Auto Online.
Red Dead Onlineisn’t a terrible game, but there are a few things Rockstar got wrong that turned gamers against it. Perhaps the biggest problem is the lack of updates the game received. Though there were a few major updates, such as theBlood Money expansion, it wasn’t nearly enough to keep gamers hooked.
The game was also sullied by hackers and griefers who were out to ruin everyone else’s fun. This is a problem that’s not unique toRDO, asGTA Onlinehas dealt with hackers and griefers as well. Additionally, there were occasionalRed Dead Onlineserver issuesthat prevented people from playing at all, which infuriated some.
Is Grand Theft Auto Online to Blame?
Many theorize that the problems faced byRDOare due to Rockstar focusing more onGTA Onlinewhich has a larger player base and generates more problems. Consequently,GTA Onlinereceived more updates and content whileRDOwas left in its shadow. This is a mistake that Rockstar shouldn’t repeat with a futureRDOgame.
There were good aspects ofRed Dead Onlinethat could have been expanded upon, such asnewRDOclothesand the ability to play as a posse with other players. The game could have been made better by doubling down on the features of the single-player game and providing more regular content and updates.
It’s too late for the current rendition ofRed Dead Online, as Rockstar has shifted its attention to the next entry in theGrand Theft Autofranchise. To mark the beginning ofRDOgoing into life support mode,players held aRed Deadfuneral eventin-game where some players visited the mountains a final time or just enjoyed a beer in Valentine.
It’ll likely be a long time before players get anotherRed Dead Online, since Rockstar is currently hard at workdevelopingGrand Theft Auto 6. Furthermore,Red Dead Redemption 2’s development took over 8 years, so it doesn’t look like a newRDRgame will come around in the next few years.
Red Dead Onlineis not hated by all, and some players enjoyed what Rockstar provided, judging by its active player base. Nevertheless, it failed to reach the heights of titles likeGrand Theft Auto Online. With the nextRed Dead Online, Rockstar shouldn’t repeat the same mistakes.
Red Dead Online
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Red Dead Online and experience life across frontier America.Forge your own path as you battle lawmen, outlaw gangs and ferocious wild animals to build a life on the American frontier. Build a camp, ride solo or form a posse and explore everything from the snowy mountains in the North to the swamps of the South, from remote outposts to busy farms and bustling towns. Chase down bounties, hunt, fish and trade, search for exotic treasures, run your own underground Moonshine distillery, or become a Naturalist to learn the secrets of the animal kingdom and much more in a world of astounding depth and detail.Join millions of fellow players in the American West, and experience a world now packed with years’ worth of new features, gameplay and additional enhancements.
