Interestingly however, Rockstar also told IGN they wanted Red Dead Online to have a different pace, and to be more “intimate” than GTA Online, suggesting they’re keen for players to soak up the world and have more ‘character’ moments involving their own avatar, rather than just indulging in break-neck mayhem. Rockstar describe the multiplayer aspect as “blending narrative with competitive and cooperative gameplay in fun new ways” so teaming-up with other players to form gangs, complete missions, and tussle with rival posses sounds likely, with a degree of story weaved in. The ‘Heists’ element from GTA Online has apparently been a major inspiration in terms of what they want to achieve here.Īn alleged leaked image of Red Dead Redemption Online, together with a trophy/achievement called ‘Breakout’, appears to suggest that the opening mission of the multiplayer experience will see players escape from a prison wagon – or possibly a prison itself. What gameplay features can we expect?įans can probably expect something along the lines of Grand Theft Auto Online with countless possibilities for indulging in questing, exploration and confrontation throughout the vivid 19th century landscape.

You wouldn’t bet against unique landmarks and locations popping up in the multiplayer mode, especially as its development expands.

There are rumours that Red Dead Online will open up previously ‘off-limits’ areas of the map, including Mexico, as well as adding plenty of new places-of-interest to the existing landscape – especially the regions featured in the original Red Dead Redemption, which are relatively sparse as it stands. After all, new geographical elements would be key to driving interest in the Online mode, and giving players who have already completed the single-player portion fresh things to see and do. But will it be extended too? (Photo: Rockstar)īut it is highly probable the two won’t be exactly the same. That stunning gameworld will be present and correct. Speaking to IGN, Rockstar staffers said Red Dead Online will share “the same…geography” as Red Dead Redemption 2, confirming that it will essentially take place in a version of the single-player’s vast, Wild West landscape. The gameworld itself was a closely-guarded secret of Red Dead Redemption 2 (though that didn’t stop leaks from happening), and the full extent of the multiplayer map is similarly shrouded in mystery.

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