<P> Red Dead Redemption 2 is a Western - themed action - adventure video game developed and published by Rockstar Games . The game is a prequel to the 2010 game Red Dead Redemption, and the third entry in the Red Dead series . Set in 1899, it follows the story of outlaw Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang and also details the time of a young John Marston in the same gang . </P> <P> Red Dead Redemption 2 was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on October 26, 2018 . It was universally acclaimed by critics, who praised the story, characters, open world and considerable level of detail . The game generated $725 million in sales after its opening weekend, standing behind only Rockstar's own Grand Theft Auto V as the most profitable entertainment product launch . </P> <P> Red Dead Redemption 2 is a Western - themed action - adventure game set in an open world environment . It is played from either a third or first - person perspective and the player controls Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and a member of the Van der Linde gang . The game features both single - player and online multiplayer components . </P> <P> The game brings back and deeply refines mechanics from the previous game, such as the combat, gunplay, honor system and more . It also has many new features, including dual - wielding and swimming . </P>

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