The project was originally developed by Capcom, but was abandoned in 2002. Rockstar Games later bought the rights.
With the release of Red Dead Revolver on May 4, 2004 in the United States, the foundation for subsequent success was laid. But the first attempt was not the most successful.
Six years later, Red Dead Redemption was released, taking the series to new heights and significantly expanding the brand. Mechanics like Dead Eye were also carried over from the original.
Red Dead Redemption 2 lived up to expectations in 2018 and took the franchise to a new level, selling over 61 million copies. The game was praised for its unrivaled story, an open world that few have been able to compete with, and for perhaps the best sequel of all time.
The series is considered one of the most successful in the industry, having sold over 86 million copies. Moreover, the latest installment became the seventh best-selling game in history.
As Rockstar Games' GTA 6 approaches, it's important to celebrate the legacy of its second-best series. It cannot be underestimated how important Red Dead is for the studio and games in general.
The appearance of a new part is unlikely to be avoided: Take-Two expects Rockstar Games to return the brand after the launch of GTA 6. It looks like the saga is far from over.
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Cover author: Rockstar. Cover source: Tech4gamers