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Red Dead Redemption 2

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High confidence886K reviews Updated Jun 17, 2026

As of Jun 17, 2026, Red Dead Redemption 2 is rated 92% positive on Steam (886,025 reviews).

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Is Red Dead Redemption 2 worth it in 2026?

An overwhelmingly positive response from a very large sample, with complaints concentrated almost entirely in technical and service issues rather than the game itself, suggesting the core experience is exceptionally strong while peripheral systems introduce friction.

Best for

Players who prioritize narrative-driven single-player experiences with deep character writing and an immersive open world.

Watch out

Launcher reliability issues and poor customer support are the most recurring complaints, meaning technical problems may go unresolved.

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92% positive
Steam
886K reviews

Pros

  • emotional storytelling10
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    • RDR 2 is a perfect game . 10/10 story , characters , voice acting , visuals , action , sound design , music , songs . You attach to several characters , love them , try to protect...
    • Red Dead Redemption 2 started as a complete mystery to me. I had never played the first game, barely knew any of the characters, and the three previous times I tried to start it, I...
    • Replaying the campaign reminded me why this game is on another level. This is my second time going through the story, and it still hits just as hard. The world feels alive in a way...
  • arthur morgan's character9
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    • RDR 2 is a perfect game . 10/10 story , characters , voice acting , visuals , action , sound design , music , songs . You attach to several characters , love them , try to protect...
    • Arthur, oh arthur. I was just starting to dream the silliest and softest of dreams.. I miss you, and I will always miss you.
    • Replaying the campaign reminded me why this game is on another level. This is my second time going through the story, and it still hits just as hard. The world feels alive in a way...
  • living open world5
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    • Replaying the campaign reminded me why this game is on another level. This is my second time going through the story, and it still hits just as hard. The world feels alive in a way...
    • Red Dead Redemption 2 is nothing short of a masterpiece. From the moment you step into the vast, meticulously crafted world of the American frontier, the game pulls you in with its...
    • Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best examples of what an open-world game can be when every detail actually matters. The world feels alive in a way that goes beyond just size, it...
  • stunning visuals5
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    • RDR 2 is a perfect game . 10/10 story , characters , voice acting , visuals , action , sound design , music , songs . You attach to several characters , love them , try to protect...
    • Red Dead Redemption 2 is nothing short of a masterpiece. From the moment you step into the vast, meticulously crafted world of the American frontier, the game pulls you in with its...
    • This game is an emotional masterpiece with stunning visuals, unforgettable characters, and an incredibly immersive open world. Its slow pace won’t suit everyone, but the storytelli...
  • strong character attachment5
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    • RDR 2 is a perfect game . 10/10 story , characters , voice acting , visuals , action , sound design , music , songs . You attach to several characters , love them , try to protect...
    • Arthur, oh arthur. I was just starting to dream the silliest and softest of dreams.. I miss you, and I will always miss you.
    • I have no other words to explain this game besides masterpiece. This game is a masterpiece The story is tragic, wholesome, and makes you feel strong emotions you haven't felt in a...
  • music and sound design3
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    • RDR 2 is a perfect game . 10/10 story , characters , voice acting , visuals , action , sound design , music , songs . You attach to several characters , love them , try to protect...
    • ---{ Graphics }--- ☑ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐...
    • Probably the best game I've ever played (Mass Effect series wasn't a single game, but it would be my other favorite). Outstanding gameplay, story, characters, music. The craziest...

Cons

  • rockstar launcher problems3
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    • Keep in mind before reading that the review doesn't concern the game. It is on of the best games i've ever played and i'm truly saddened to write this review. What prompted me to...
    • [b]Initial Thoughts:[/b] This review contains ZERO spoilers. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a massive, epic Western that represents the absolute pinnacle of Rockstar’s ability to tell a...
    • First of all, let me say this game was one of the best experiences of my life. Pay attention to 'was'. I really can't find any fault with the game itself. But this stupid Rockstar...

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