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The follow-up to Rockstar Games' classic western game Red Dead Redemption is fast approaching. Set 12 years before the events of the original game, Red Dead Redemption 2 will explore an expansive region of the American wilderness, with Dutch Van der Linde's gang on the run of lawmen during the last years of the wild west. Experiencing Rockstar's take on the open-world western from a new perspective, you'll uncover the history of the Van Der Linde gang, which has a young John Marston in its thralls.
We got the chance to play Red Dead Redemption 2, and it's enough to say it's been played. You can find out more about us here, where you can read about our experiences, complete your story and explore the game's world. There's also plenty of details below on the game's narrative and all of its trailers. With their release date of October 26 approaching, we've learned a lot more about the base game.
Where Is RDR2 Set, And Is It A Prequel?
Set 12 years before the original game, the prequel focuses on the outlaw life of the Van der Linde gang, led by the Red Dead Redemption's main antagonists. After a robbery in Blackwater, go bad – the gang finds themselves on the run. Dutch, his right-hand man Arthur Morgan, and several members of the gang have to contend with a life on-the-run while confrontations with rival gangs and the law make their situation grow more desperate.
Rockstar also released a description of the plot:
America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun to hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the globe. As deepening internal divisions threatening to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang.
The First Reveal
First Look: Red Dead Redemption 2 World Premiere Trailer
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Debuting on October 20, 2016, the first trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 was a bit of a mood that showcased many local in the game, while also portraying the somber tone of the narrative hand. In this trailer, we saw many localities, many of which are teeming with life and activity – such as ranchers rustling up some cattle, huntsmen bringing back their haul, and a group of citizens hanging out in the general store.
Who Are You Playing As?
Though the central character of Red Dead Redemption, John Marston, plays some role in the story – the main protagonist of the prequel is Arthur Morgan. As Dutch's right-hand man and enforcer for the gang, he'll handle much of the daily duties of keeping the gang in-check – which includes a young and less-experienced John Marston. When it comes to keeping the gang and its community afloat, Morgan is quite handy with picking up various jobs to ensure everyone is well fed and in good spirits. But as the story progresses, he'll begin to question his own resolve for his life.
The Second Trailer
Red Dead Redemption 2 – Story Reveal Trailer
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