„First in almost four years.” Red Dead Redemption devs speak out after update, sparking player theories

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Enthusiasts of Red Dead Online are pleasantly taken aback by the recent update, particularly due to the unanticipated teaser for Strange Tales of the West.

Rockstar Games neglected to give much thought or effort to the online aspect of Red Dead Redemption 2, which has left fans feeling disappointed and frustrated. In fact, many players have essentially written off the game as a lost cause due to what they see as Rockstar’s mismanagement of Red Dead Online’s potential, with their focus primarily on the Grand Theft Auto franchise.

Essentially, the evolution of Red Dead Online primarily revolved around rewarding resources (such as virtual currency) with bonuses and telegraphed missions, which were advertised as fresh content. However, in reality, for several years, it mostly involved rehashing previous additions.

Undead trailer heralds the return of RDO?

In essence, this new update aligns with the current trend. However, it introduces a character from Red Dead Redemption 2 and some enigmatic undead occurrences to Red Dead Online, which wasn’t part of the original plan for Strange Tales of the West. Despite some excitement, many fans remain cautious, looking forward to more telegram missions without much anticipation.

Nevertheless, even these players were taken aback when Rockstar unveiled the trailer for “Red Dead Online: Strange Tales of the West” – the first such trailer in almost four years for RDO (Red Dead Online). It appears that the creators view this update as something more significant than just another patch for a supposedly defunct game.

A look at the comments accompanying the video and on social media makes it clear how fans are feeling about it. Some people continue to argue that it’s just telegraph missions, but the majority of players seem to think that even a brief trailer represents more content than Rockstar has provided for Red Dead Online in nearly four years. The last significant update with its own trailer was released on July 7, 2021.

Immediately following this, much like eager GTA enthusiasts, many began brainstorming potential implications of Rockstar’s sudden reappearance. Some web surfers are placing their bets on Red Dead Redemption 2 potentially making its way to the ninth-generation consoles, suggesting a debut for RDO on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Other players are hinting at the undead element in the update as potentially being a clue or sneak peek (in typical fashion) for the next chapter of the popular expansion from the original game. Last year saw the arrival of Red Dead Redemption on PCs, and while it’s speculative, this could inspire the developer to create a similar DLC for the sequel, though that might be stretching things too far.

Fervent traditionalists long for a resurgence of regular game development or an epic finale to sign off from the world of Red Dead Online, which reflects the current sentiments among its dedicated fanbase.

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2025-07-02 16:32