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Red Dead Redemption 2

RDR2 is a western themed action/adventure game by Rockstar. It's a prequel to Red Dead Redemption and stars Arthur Morgan, an outlaw who adventures across the land avoiding and fighting other outlaws, the government, and anyone else looking to cause trouble.

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Platform(s)
PS4 , Xbox One , PC , Stadia
Released
October 26, 2018
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
Publisher(s)
Rockstar Games
Genre(s)
Action , Adventure
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Engine
RAGE
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
How Long To Beat
50 Hours
Release Date
2019-11-05 (PC)

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