Red Dead Redemption 2

In 1899, Arthur Morgan rides with the Van der Linde Gang as lawmen close in and the gang struggles to survive. The story follows Arthur’s place within the group as loyalties and ideals are tested.

Take on story missions involving robberies, escapes, and shootouts, or spend time exploring towns and wilderness on horseback. You can hunt and fish, meet people along the road, help strangers, and pursue activities such as poker and collecting.

Your actions shape Arthur’s honor and how others respond to him. Care for your horse, take part in camp life, and discover events and stories while traveling. Red Dead Online offers a separate multiplayer experience where players can ride alone or in a posse and pursue activities including missions and moonshine-running.

Players frequently praise the character-driven story, especially Arthur’s development, and the emotional impact of its relationships and choices. Many also enjoy exploring a world they describe as detailed and responsive, with travel, wildlife, chance encounters, and small discoveries making it rewarding to take time away from missions. Hunting, fishing, camp activities, and the atmosphere are recurring highlights. Some players find the deliberate pace and interactions too slow, and several criticize the online mode or launcher.