Rockstar Games has now introduced the online mode of Red Dead Redemption 2. And Red Dead Online sounds a bit like what you know from GTA 5.
Red Dead Redemption 2 will have an online mode set in the vast world of the Western game. The developers have now revealed initial details. The open beta of Red Dead Online starts in November. The timeframe for the launch of the online mode has now been narrowed down
Red Dead Redemption 2 Online – Release
As an evolution of the multiplayer experience from Red Dead Redemption, “Red Dead Online” is presented by Rockstar Games:
Differences to Red Dead Redemption 2: It is said that there will be interesting new ways for competitive and cooperative gameplay.
Also for solo players: In the online world of Red Dead Online, you can adventure with friends or alone.
Regular updates: The online world is set to be regularly improved and developed with new updates.
The CEO of Rockstar already spoke about a games-as-a-service approach back in July
First only as a beta: Red Dead Online is scheduled to launch in November 2018. But initially as a public beta. There will soon be more information from the developers about it. It is expected that there will be issues in the early stages due to the size of the project.
How can you participate in the beta? Every player who owns a copy of Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4 or Xbox One will gain free access to Red Dead Online.
That sounds like GTA Online
Features like in GTA Online: The regular updates are also available in the online world of GTA 5 for free. New content and game modes are continually added to the game. GTA Online is also designed for single players and group players. They can work together to solve missions and events or shoot each other.
The advantages of GTA Online: The game is still relevant and lively in 2018 despite its advanced age. With RPG communities , GTA players have made the online mode their own and maintain a vibrant community.
New ways to earn money online are regularly emerging. One can now run their own drug business or manage a nightclub. Rockstar continues to succeed in refreshing the multiplayer experience with free DLCs after years.
These advantages of the online mode led to GTA 2017 knocking Destiny 2 off the throne of digital revenue even as a 4-year-old game.
The online mode in GTA also receives criticism: While GTA players appreciate the regular updates for GTA Online, they express criticism as well. It is often mentioned that Rockstar does not provide new content for the single-player mode (offline). Only the online mode is being supplied and expanded.
Another point of criticism regarding the GTA model: the new content is expensive, it consumes huge amounts of in-game currency.
We have thought about what an online mode needs. Our 13 wishes for Red Dead Online can be found here.
