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Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

92%
Very Positive
DeveloperRockstar Games
PublisherRockstar Games
Release DateDec 5, 2019
-75%
$59.99$14.99
Peak Players99.8K
Metacritic93
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a cinematic masterpiece that offers a deeply emotional story and an unparalleled level of detail in its open-world simulation. While the single-player experience is widely hailed as one of the greatest of all time, the PC version is frequently criticized for its reliance on the problematic Rockstar Launcher and various technical hurdles.

Pros

  • Unforgettable and emotionally impactful narrative that feels like a playable movie95%
  • Stunning open world with incredible attention to detail and realism92%
  • Deeply immersive gameplay that successfully simulates nineteenth-century outlaw life88%
  • Exceptional character development and writing that creates strong player bonds85%
  • Satisfying exploration mechanics and a massive amount of high-quality content80%

Cons

  • Mandatory Rockstar Launcher causes significant login, security, and startup issues90%
  • Technical problems including memory leaks and frequent crashes for some PC users75%
  • Online mode is plagued by hackers and lacks private session options70%
  • Controls can feel clunky, frustrating, or overly complex during gameplay65%
  • Pacing issues related to the high volume of mandatory horse travel during missions55%

Notable Mentions

  • High average playtime of nearly 90 hours indicates massive content depth for those who can run the game.
  • Reviewers frequently highlight the game as an emotional journey rather than just a standard action title.
  • The Rockstar Launcher is a primary source of negative sentiment even among fans of the game content.
Confidence: 66%
Based on the 199 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 5, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
31.0K
Peak · last 90 days
52.2K
All-time peak
99.8K

Price

Current price
$59.99$14.99-75%
Lowest tracked
$14.99since Nov 23, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
95%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews911.6K
Positive: 842.9K (92%)Negative: 68.7K (8%)

4%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

90h

Avg Playtime at Review

83%

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