Red Dead Online is reducing support
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Fans of Red Dead Online are going to be disappointed. In a Rockstar Games blog post earlier today, the company confirmed that it is reducing RDO support. This comes as the studio ramps up development of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.
In the post, Rockstar noted the migration of development resources to the latest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. The Red Dead Online portion of the blog begins with an attempt to set expectations: to exceed player expectations and to ensure that this next entry is the best it can be - and as a result, we are making some changes to how we support Red Dead Online.
This announcement is far from shocking: the Grand Theft Auto series is Rockstar's daily bread. Originally released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold over 155 million copies by the end of 2021. That's a lot of copies, but the startling statistic is that GTA:O makes around $1 billion every year. With these numbers, it's no surprise that Rockstar is focusing more on GTA than any other property.
So what does this mean for RDO? Less content in the future: “Along with seasonal special events and experience improvements – as well as other changes to improve and maintain a healthy Red Dead Online environment – we plan to build on existing modes and adding new Telegram missions this year, rather than providing major themed content updates like in previous years, and we'll continue to highlight and share the creative efforts of our Red Dead community at every opportunity. via Newswire and beyond.
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> register hereAlthough RDO is not dead and continues to receive limited support, the future of the game is uncertain. Check out Rockstar's latest blog post for more details.
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Fans of Red Dead Online are going to be disappointed. In a Rockstar Games blog post earlier today, the company confirmed that it is reducing RDO support. This comes as the studio ramps up development of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.
In the post, Rockstar noted the migration of development resources to the latest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series. The Red Dead Online portion of the blog begins with an attempt to set expectations: to exceed player expectations and to ensure that this next entry is the best it can be - and as a result, we are making some changes to how we support Red Dead Online.
This announcement is far from shocking: the Grand Theft Auto series is Rockstar's daily bread. Originally released in 2013, Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold over 155 million copies by the end of 2021. That's a lot of copies, but the startling statistic is that GTA:O makes around $1 billion every year. With these numbers, it's no surprise that Rockstar is focusing more on GTA than any other property.
So what does this mean for RDO? Less content in the future: “Along with seasonal special events and experience improvements – as well as other changes to improve and maintain a healthy Red Dead Online environment – we plan to build on existing modes and adding new Telegram missions this year, rather than providing major themed content updates like in previous years, and we'll continue to highlight and share the creative efforts of our Red Dead community at every opportunity. via Newswire and beyond.
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MetaBeat will bring together thought leaders from across the Metaverse to advise on how Metaverse technology will transform the way all industries communicate and do business on October 3-4 in San Francisco, CA.
> register hereAlthough RDO is not dead and continues to receive limited support, the future of the game is uncertain. Check out Rockstar's latest blog post for more details.
GamesBeat's credo when covering the gaming industry is "where passion meets business". What does it mean? We want to tell you how much the news means to you, not only as a decision maker in a game studio, but also as a game fan. Whether you read our articles, listen to our podcasts, or watch our videos, GamesBeat will help you learn about and engage with the industry. Learn more about membership.
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