Red Dead Redemption 2: Release Date, News, Gameplay Reveal, Trailers, John Marston, Story, Special Editions

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an upcoming open-world action-adventure game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It's developed by Rockstar Studios and published by Rockstar Games.

In the lead-up to launch, we've compiled all the news, trailers, gameplay, and story details about Red Dead Redemption 2, from initial rumors to its official announcement and beyond, plus all our preview coverage to date.

Red Dead Redemption 2: The Basics

Release date: October 26, 2018
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developer: Rockstar Studios
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Genre: Action-adventure

We also now know the installation sizes for PS4 and Xbox One. Here's everything else you need to know about Red Dead Redemption 2.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Reveal, Trailers, Story, World, Characters, John Marston

We've seen quite a bit of Red Dead Redemption 2 so far, including extended gameplay demos and story trailers that reveal more about the world and characters of Red Dead Redemption 2. Here's a breakdown of what we know.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Reveal

We've seen a couple of meaty gameplay trailers for Red Dead 2:

As well as the launch trailer:

Red Dead Redemption 2: 45 Minute Gameplay Demo

We saw a 45-minute live gameplay demo of Red Dead Redemption 2 that showed off both the open-world and a more structured mission. We spent some time with the Dutch and the rest of the Van der Linde gang, exploring the woods outside our camp while hunting for food and interacting with some of the local citizens and wildlife.

Red Dead Redemption 2: Open World

We sat down with Rob Nelson, Co-Studio Head of Rockstar North, to talk about how Arthur fits into the gang and the world, and how the team is massing a global effort to create their most ambitious open world experience yet.

We also went back and pointed out all the systems we could spot on display in all three trailers we’ve seen so far.

Red Dead Redemption 2: Characters, John Marston, Arthur Morgan, the Van der Linde Gang

When the second trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 arrive back in we were first introduced to our new protagonist, Arthur Morgan – we knew next to nothing about him them, but we learned a great deal about our new anti-hero and the trials he can expect to face after seeing a day in his life and talking to his creators.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel with a new protagonist, but a young John Marston is confirmed to make an appearance.

You may recognize a few familiar faces from the original Red Dead Redemption, but there are a lot of new characters who have found themselves traveling with Dutch van der Linde's roving band of outlaws.

Red Dead Redemption 2: Meet the Van der Linde Gang

We don't know much about all of the gang members you'll meet, but check out the slideshow above for all the info we have on these renegades of the Old West.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Editions

New details for Red Dead Redemption 2's preorder bonuses and special editions have been detailed. Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition, Ultimate Edition, and a Collector's Box were all announced – find out more in our coverage of its preorder bonuses.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Hands-On

We've also had a chance to play Red Dead Redemption 2's first hours. Here's one IGN editor's account of the first two hours, and another's take on the opening four hours. Oh, and one more thing: did you know that Red Dead 2's horse testicle physics are nuts?

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