Red Dead Redemption 2 Now Available Worldwide From Rockstar Games

Written by Brandon Hofer on October 26, 2018

News: 2018’s most anticipated title has finally arrived and will allow you to explore a fictionalized version of the wild west.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally available worldwide on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. An epic tale of honor and loyalty set in the dying days of the outlaw age, Red Dead Redemption 2 follows Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang as they rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. Following a botched robbery in the western town of Blackwater, the gang are forced to flee and with federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, leaving Arthur to make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.

Red Dead Redemption 2 will also include access to Red Dead Online. The Red Dead Online beta is planned to launch this November - an evolution of the classic multiplayer experience in the original Red Dead Redemption, blending narrative with competitive and cooperative gameplay in fun new ways.

In addition to Red Dead Redemption 2 itself, there is also a companion app that can be downloaded. The description for the app is as follows (source):

The Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion connects directly with your PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as you play to deliver a real-time interactive map with pan and zoom functions, helping your exploration and discovery throughout the expansive open-world. The Companion also delivers your in-game Journal, the full game manual, an optional comprehensive strategy guide and more.

REAL-TIME MAP TRACKING

Track your position, set waypoints, find the nearest General Store, hide from the law, hunt your enemies and more with a full screen, real-time view of the in-game map connected directly to your game experience. Use pan and zoom functions to explore, easily spot Gang Members, Wanted Areas, and key locations. As you progress you’ll unlock important points of interest to easily locate Gunsmiths, Hotels, Camp, Saloons, Post Offices, Fences, Doctors, Tailors, Stables, and much more.

Get a more immersive gameplay experience by turning off additional elements from your main gameplay screen such as the mini-map, player attributes, and cash balance, and having them displayed exclusively in-app.

JOURNAL

Arthur Morgan keeps a detailed journal of his experiences. When connected to the game you’ll be able to examine these entries and illustrations firsthand as new pages appear in the Journal.

THE COMPLETE OFFICIAL DIGITAL GUIDE

Your essential compendium for the deepest and most detailed Rockstar world yet, the Red Dead Redemption 2 Complete Official Guide by Piggyback is packed with information about every aspect of Rockstar Games’ epic tale of outlaw life in America's unforgiving heartland. This digital version, unlocked via a one-time in-app purchase, contains every page of the physical Standard Edition guide in beautiful high resolution along with interactive menus to make finding information quick and easy. The strategy guide will cost $9.99 if you are interested in purchasing it.

GAME MANUAL

The official manual for Red Dead Redemption 2 detailing general game controls and everything from player attributes to combat, fishing, hunting, horse bonding, activities and more.

TRACK YOUR STATS & MORE

When connected to your Rockstar Games Social Club account you can also gain quick access to an online interactive visualization of your current progress towards 100% completion of the Story, the web version of the Wheeler and Rawson in-game catalog and important Red Dead Redemption 2 news and announcements.

Do you plan on picking up Red Dead Redemption 2? If you have already done so, what do you think of the game so far? Will you use the companion app? Tell us what you think below.