There’s no doubt about it – Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the greatest games of our time. Sure, some players might find the slow start of the story a bit of a snooze-fest, but hey, we all have our own opinions. But let’s be real here, there’s not much else to complain about when it comes to this masterpiece of a game. Well, except for one little thing that’s bugging some gamers – Rockstar Games’ technical preference. So, what’s the deal? Is Red Dead Redemption 2 cross-platform (Cross-play)?
You may be thinking that cross-play support for a single player game doesn’t make sense. Technically speaking, you’re right – it really doesn’t. However, just like GTA V has its online component in the form of GTA Online, Red Dead Redemption 2 has Red Dead Online. That’s why millions of players care deeply about whether or not the game has cross-platform support.
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Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Cross-Play?
Unfortunately, Red Dead Redemption 2 does not offer cross-platform or cross-play support. As a result, players on different platforms are unable to play together. This also affects Red Dead Online.
If you play Red Dead Online on PC, you can only play with other PC players. The same holds true for PlayStation and Xbox players. However, players within the same console family can use cross-gen support. For instance, PS5/PS4 players can join the same game, just like Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One players can.
In addition to lacking cross-platform and cross-play support, Red Dead Redemption 2 also does not offer cross-progression support. This means that you can’t continue a game you started on PS4 on a PS5 console. Each device has its own game/save and doesn’t allow you to transfer progress to a different console. It’s unfortunate that this kind of support, which we’ve come to expect from online games like Fortnite or MMOs, isn’t available. To sum it up:
- Red Dead Redemption does not have cross-platform or cross-play support.
- Red Dead Online also lacks cross-platform support.
- RDR2 and Red Dead Online has cross-gen support.
- Finally – Red Dead Redemption 2 does not have cross-progression support.
These support shortcomings are a result of Rockstar Games’ preferences. It’s not too surprising, given that this list is identical for both GTA V and GTA Online.
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Will Red Dead 2 Ever Be Cross-Platform?
Rockstar Games is currently laser-focused on developing the highly-anticipated GTA VI. We’ve already had a few leaks about the game, but who knows, they might still have a few surprises up their sleeve. And to make that happen, they are pouring all their energy into the new game.
Unfortunately, this also means that they are unlikely to allocate additional resources to Red Dead Redemption 2 due to the ongoing content of both GTA VI and GTA Online. As much as we wish it were otherwise, we can safely assume that Red Dead Redemption 2 will never receive cross-platform support. The same goes for Red Dead Online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Dead Online Free?
Regardless of which platform you’re playing on, if you’ve bought Red Dead Redemption 2, you get to play Red Dead Online for free. No chance of logging in without purchasing the main game – sorry, folks. Although they have different content, the infrastructure remains the same.
Is Red Dead Redemption Free on PC?
Usually, Red Dead Redemption 2 is not free on PC. However, it occasionally finds its way into the Xbox Game Pass library, so subscribers can play it for free. If that’s not your cup of tea, you can purchase the game on PC from a any other stores. These include Steam, Epic Games, and Rockstar Games store. And hey, don’t forget to keep an eye out for discounts – the game often goes on sale.
Will Red Dead Redemption 3 Happen?
Let’s face it – we’re not going to see Red Dead Redemption 3 anytime soon. For now, Rockstar Games’ top priority is the highly-anticipated GTA VI, which is poised to break the internet when it finally drops. Maybe in 5-6 years from now, we can start having conversations about a potential RDR3 game. But honestly, do we really need it right now? We’re still uncovering new things in the game every day, and that’s just fine with us.
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