Red Dead Redemption 2

Bounce · 21 Oct 2019 at 08:59

When's this due to be released on steam?

Tombstone · 21 Oct 2019 at 09:03

Bounce said:
When's this due to be released on steam?

Some time in December I think, it will almost certainly still just launch the Rockstar launcher anyway though.

Bounce · 21 Oct 2019 at 09:16

Tombstone said:
Some time in December I think, it will almost certainly still just launch the Rockstar launcher anyway though.

I'm not interested in the rockstar launcher ill only buy it on steam.

Tombstone · 21 Oct 2019 at 09:24

Bounce said:
I'm not interested in the rockstar launcher ill only buy it on steam.

You will almost certainly still need the rockstar launcher, even if you start it on steam it will still just launch the rockstar launcher anyway. Same as how Steam Assassins Creed still starts the Uplay launcher.

Bishie · 21 Oct 2019 at 09:33

Bounce said:
I'm not interested in the rockstar launcher ill only buy it on steam.

GTA V requires the Rockstar Launcher, even when started from Steam. Red Dead Redemption 2 will be no different!

jasonsony735 · 21 Oct 2019 at 09:39

NZXT30 said:
I doubt it'll even crack the top 5 most played games on Steam.

I think your be in for a shock mate I;ll bet you £10 its the Top game on Steam over Xmas

There isnt anything else like it on PC , will be massive.

AStaley · 21 Oct 2019 at 10:43

Do you need to have played the original RDR for the story, or does this standalone? Not that it will make much difference, looking at the trailer I would likely pick this up for the graphics alone. Don't think I've seen a game that looks this beautiful and detailed.

Tombstone · 21 Oct 2019 at 10:44

AStaley said:
Do you need to have played the original RDR for the story, or does this standalone? Not that it will make much difference, looking at the trailer I would likely pick this up for the graphics alone. Don't think I've seen a game that looks this beautiful and detailed.

Its set before the events of RDR1, so no need really to have played the first.

Amatsubu · 21 Oct 2019 at 12:16

AStaley said:
Do you need to have played the original RDR for the story, or does this standalone? Not that it will make much difference, looking at the trailer I would likely pick this up for the graphics alone. Don't think I've seen a game that looks this beautiful and detailed.

You don't need to have played RDR1 but it makes quite a few events and chars more impactful. If you can play it, I'd absolutely do so but if you can't then don't worry as the game is still perfectly enjoyable without knowing what happens in RDR1.

You haven't seen a game this beautiful because there isn't anything on par with it for real

Wait till you see it in motion and soak in the lighting and all the details. It all adds so much to the atmosphere.

physichull · 21 Oct 2019 at 12:21

That's good news, as I haven't played the original either but this looks like an exceptional game. Can't wait to play it. Its the one game that has the potential for pulling me away from PUBG for a bit.

ic1male · 21 Oct 2019 at 13:43

Digital Foundry analyze the recent trailer

Craig R · 21 Oct 2019 at 13:44

Strudders said:
CD Keys have increased the price this afternoon.
Special edition is now £53.99 up from £42.99

Thankfully I nipped in there just before the increase.

jasonsony735 · 21 Oct 2019 at 14:58

opethdisciple said:
Gonna be a pain downloading this one. Massive download.

Leave PC on over night Job done !

Bounce · 21 Oct 2019 at 15:01

opethdisciple said:
Gonna be a pain downloading this one. Massive download.

What Internet speed you on?

Len Dananey · 21 Oct 2019 at 15:07

Can't wait for this! For the single player I mean. Don't suppose anyone knows how many hours about is the main single player story? I remember playing Witcher 3 on hardest settings and it took me 150 hours to complete the whole thing with every single mission, what a game. GTAV was a good 30+ hours I think, maybe more I can't remember.

LeMson · 21 Oct 2019 at 15:20

Bounce said:
I'm not interested in the rockstar launcher ill only buy it on steam.

You'll click play in Steam, which will then start the Rockstar Launcher and then start the game, it sucks I agree, but hey ho

Len Dananey · 21 Oct 2019 at 15:22

Yep there is no getting away from that Rockstar launcher unfortunately, Steam or not you still have to use it. I will buy from Epic personally.

opethdisciple · 21 Oct 2019 at 15:29

Bounce said:
What Internet speed you on?

80/20

Tek81 · 21 Oct 2019 at 15:46

If the reviews for The Outer World's turn out to be terrible, I'll grab this instead. We shall see....

ic1male · 21 Oct 2019 at 15:48

The way I see it, if Rockstar ever goes boobs up and you can't download the game from their launcher, then it's not going to run via any of the other platforms either (Epic or Steam or wherever) so I'd just get it from Rockstar themselves. At least they take 100% of the money then which is put towards GTA VI.