Red Dead Redemption 2 will reportedly require 105GB of hard drive space on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, fan website Rockstar Intel reported. The requirement means the game will occupy over 20 percent of total storage space on base model consoles.
Rockstar Intel also reported that PlayStation 4 players will receive 30 days of timed exclusivity for post-launch downloadable content perks. While PlayStation 4 DLC perks have been known since 2016, the 30-day window is new information. Most specific content perks have not been revealed.
The game will reportedly support between two and 32 players in its multiplayer mode. Players can expect further multiplayer details when Red Dead Online launches an open beta in November 2018.
Rockstar Games uploaded the third trailer for the game to YouTube on May 2, 2018, where it has received more than 26 million views.
A gameplay trailer uploaded on August 9, 2018, has reached over 7 million views.
Release date and console availability
Red Dead Redemption 2 is scheduled for release on Friday, October 26, 2018. The title will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Franchise background and sales history
The Red Dead series is a franchise of action-adventure games set in the American Old West. The games are developed by Rockstar San Diego and Rockstar Studios and published by Rockstar Games.
The series began with Red Dead Revolver in 2004, followed by Red Dead Redemption in 2010. A zombie expansion pack titled Undead Nightmare arrived later in 2010. As of 2015, the franchise has shipped more than 14 million units worldwide.
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