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Red Dead Redemption 2

Rockstar Studios

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Initial Release: Oct 26, 2018

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IGN Rating

9.7

51 hrs

Main Story

85 hrs

Story + Sides

194 hrs

Everything

79 hrs

All Styles

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Review

EDITORS' CHOICE

Review scoring

masterpiece

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game of rare quality; a meticulously polished open-world ode to the outlaw era.

Luke Reilly

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Summary

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. The game's vast and atmospheric world also provides the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience.

Content Rating

Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact

Developers

Rockstar Studios

Publishers

Rockstar Games

Franchises

Red Dead

Initial Release

Oct 26, 2018

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1d ago - Spurred on.

6d ago

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6d ago - Hats off.

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Apr 14, 2026

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Apr 10, 2026

The Lord of the Rings and The Boys Star Karl Urban Throws His Hat in the Ring for Potential Red Dead Redemption Movie — and He Knows Exactly Who He Wants to Play

Apr 10, 2026 - Well, he does know how to ride a horse.

Apr 3, 2026

Jack Black Doubts Rockstar Will Ever Greenlight a Red Dead Redemption Movie, So He Has an Idea for the Perfect Character He'd Play in Red Dead Redemption 3

Apr 3, 2026 - Back to Black.

Feb 16, 2026

'Let Us All Send This Poor Girl Positive Vibes' — Arthur Morgan Actor Roger Clark Reveals Cameo Apology Request From Man Who Deleted Fiance's Red Dead Redemption 2 Save File

Feb 16, 2026 - "At least her man knows what he did."

Jan 9, 2026

'Let's Solve This Before GTA 6 Arrives!' — Red Dead Redemption 2's Newly-Discovered Mystery Seems to Have Reached Its Endgame

Jan 9, 2026 - Spurred on.