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Red Dead Redemption 2

Developed and published in 2018 by Rockstar Games, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an open-world action-adventure. It follows outlaw Arthur Morgan as he becomes disillusioned with the gang life, yet unable to escape it.
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Rockstar admit the crunch was real with Red Dead Redemption 2

Horses and cowboys and the 7th cavalry in the snow
Speaking in a recent interview, Rockstar's co-founder and an industry heavyweight Dan Houser discussed Red Dead Redemption 2 and and the fact that crunch time they tasted on other games resembles child's play now that they've had RDR2's.

Rockstar show off Red Dead Redemption 2 weapons, customisations

Description of two iconic pistols from Red Dead Redemption 2
As we draw closer to the launch of what already seems to qualify as one of highlights of 2018, Rockstar shed more light on Red Dead Redemption 2's weapons, revealing there will be more than 50 unique firearms with a bunch of customisation.

Microsoft's Project xCloud aims to bring console games to phones

Picture of a player using xCloud on a tablet
Microsoft's xCloud is an ambitious project that aims to bring all games to just about every device, for a subscription fee. It sounds good on paper but the question of technical limitations lingers, particularly quality of connection.

Red Dead Redemption 2 achievements have been leaked

RDR2 screenshot of cowboys walking a way from a church that isn't exploding
As the excitement leading up to the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to build, a user leaked the in-game achievements, or trophies if you will. Note that some are still marked as hidden trophies, so we don't have all 52 of them.

Red Dead Redemption 2 preorder incentives include GTA Online cash

Rockstar's cross-promotion for Red Dead Redemption 2 through GTA V continues with not just exclusive items, but also GTA Online cash. Normally it would be a nice bonus for players in GTA V, except they are not eligible without a preorder.

Red Dead Redemption 2 will run 4K native on Xbox One X consoles

RDR2 camp of outlows setting up after a move in the mist with a broken wagon
It looks as if Red Dead Redemption 2 will put all Microsoft's Xbox One X cycles to good use as the game has been confirmed to run in native 4K. Although its competitor, PlayStation 4 Pro has been confirmed for 4K too, it's unlikely native.

Red Dead Redemption 2 will have fishing and hygiene for immersion

A horseman approaching a trading station in Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2's second gameplay trailer kicked in recently and showed many systems that the players might find interesting. For example, Morgan will have to monitor his hygiene and snitches, but he'll be able to get some recreation.

Red Dead Redemption 2's second gameplay trailer is here

A cowboy fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar have announced that the second gameplay trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 would be shown on 01 October 2018 at 09:00 AM ET / 15:00 CEST, and it was. The trailer quietly slipped into YouTube, with no Twitch stream beforehand.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Online will support up to 32 players

A man skinning a dead animal in the snow in Red Dead Redemption 2
Eagle eyed users have pounced on the chance to scan every inch of Red Dead Redemption 2's PlayStation 4 Pro packaging, which revealed a few interesting bits of information like file size and timed PS4 exclusive RDR2 Online content.

Red Dead Redemption 2 reveals in-game wildlife features

A cowboy fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2
As we're drawing closer the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar are feeding us bits and pieces and the latest of them have to do with in-game wildlife, which will be extensive and will present ample hunting and fishing opportunities.