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Former GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2 designer says layoffs at Rockstar aren't the real danger
But there are other drawbacks to the studio
GamesRadarOct 22
Red Dead Redemption 2 Now Has a Nemesis System
A brand-new release has brought Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis System to Red Dead Redemption 2. On the surface, RDR2seems like it could use a feature like this, and it's excellent in practice, too.
Steam NewsOct 21
Red Dead Redemption 2 Now Has a Nemesis System
Courtesy of a brand-new release, Red Dead Redemption 2 now has its very own Nemesis System.
Game RantOct 21
Red Dead Redemption 2 Free Download Officially Available Until October 26
Red Dead Redemption 2 will be relevant for years to come, if only because Rockstar spent an inordinate amount of time crafting it. There are plenty of adventures to go on beyond the main campaign, and like Skyrim before it, it's become a favorite among newcomers to the open-world genre.
Steam NewsOct 21
GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and More Are Being Removed from the PS Plus Game Catalog
A bunch of games, including GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, are about to be pulled from PlayStation Plus' catalog of games.
IGNOct 20
GTA 5 And Red Dead Redemption 2 Are Leaving PS Plus, But You Still Have Time
While a whole bunch of new games are being added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month, it looks like Sony is making room for them by removing several titles over the next few weeks. We don’t know exactly when they will be gone, but you can expect 11 games to be removed over the next...
GameSpotOct 20
A Red Dead Redemption 2 system that greatly shaped GTA 6 almost wasn't pitched
"This will revolutionize the way our games and our worlds work"
GamesRadarOct 20
GTA 6 is so detailed no single Rockstar employee knows it all - which is how we got shrinking horse testicles in Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2's infamous animated horse testicles, which are realistic enough to contract in cold weather and expand again in the warmth, were apparently not a feature mandated by Rockstar. As iconic as they've become - a symbol of extraordinary detail in the game - they didn't originate...
EurogamerOct 20
Red Dead Redemption 2 gets a Shadow of Mordor-style nemesis system in massive new mod
Warner Bros.' nemesis system is easily the cleverest innovation from its Middle-earth open-world action adventure series, turning an otherwise fairly mindless orc slaughtering party into something much impactful and lifelike. And while Red Dead Redemption 2 certainly doesn't need to learn any...
Steam NewsOct 20
Red Dead Redemption 2 gets a Shadow of Mordor-style nemesis system in massive new mod
"Rob a man, beat him or insult him, and he may not forget"
GamesRadarOct 20
'Red Dead Redemption' 2 Mod Is 'Shadow of Mordor' Meets the Wild West
The enRAGE mod brings a Nemesis system to Red Dead Redemption 2, adding personal grudges, rival factions and evolving gang wars.
PolygonOct 19
Not even Rockstar heads know everything that's in GTA 6 because devs will just add stuff
Expect a lot of unhinged detailing in GTA 6 similar to Red Dead Redemption 2
GamesRadarOct 19
Modder Uses AI to Put Shadow of War's Nemesis System in Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2
A modder has used AI to put Middle-earth: Shadow of War’s Nemesis System inside Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2. The enRage mod, created by nicklovin99, tracks how individual enemies feel about you. This works largely the same way as Shadow of War's much-loved Nemesis System, creating rivalries on...
Steam NewsOct 19
This RDR2 Mod Adds a Nemesis System Inspired by Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Modder ‘nicklovin99’ has released a new amazing mod for Red Dead Redemption 2. This mod adds a Nemesis-like system to the game, similar to what we’ve seen in Monolith’s Middle-Earth games. So, let’s take a closer look at it. The enRage mod adds a living world to Red Dead Redemption 2. People have...
DSO GamingOct 19
Modder Uses AI to Put Shadow of War's Nemesis System in Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2
There’s a new Red Dead Redemption 2 mod inspired by Middle-earth: Shadow of War’s Nemesis System, which tracks how individual enemies feel about you.
IGNOct 19
Red Dead Redemption 2’s enRAGE Mod Brings a Nemesis-Style System to Arthur Morgan, as Dead Men’s Kin Come Seeking Revenge
It's time to cover another impressive mod (and yes, once again, its creation was assisted by AI): enRAGE, which introduces Nemesis-system-like mechanics and an enhanced living world to Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2. Released in 'early access' (that is to say, a work-in-progress version) two days...
WccftechOct 19
Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Shadow Of Mordor-Style Nemesis System
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's Nemesis System had the potential to reshape gaming. Giving even the weakest of enemies the ability to grow and become your rival was a stroke of genius, making Shadow of Mordor and its sequel, Shadow of War, near-masterpieces.
Steam NewsOct 19
Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Shadow Of Mordor-Style Nemesis System
The system, stuck behind an awful patent, has made its way to Red Dead Redemption 2.
TheGamerOct 19
GTA 6 Has “Hundreds” of Little Interiors to Explore, Says Rockstar
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier also describes the story as "more inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2 than Grand Theft Auto 5."
GamingBoltOct 19
GTA 6 May Have Already Beaten Red Dead Redemption 2 in One Painful Way
GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2 both chase the American Dream, but Rockstar's latest story may make that pursuit feel even more painful.
Game RantOct 17
Red Dead Redemption 2 Has One Bad Habit GTA 6 Must Finally Break
Story mode's missions are a major hurdle most players must overcome to truly and freely inhabit the world Rockstar Games created.
Game RantOct 16
Red Dead Redemption 2: The Hollow Man Is Available Now
Like Skyrim, you could feasibly play Red Dead Redemption 2 for a full year without getting bored, as long as you take it slow. The world is full of adventure and surprises, plus rich storylines, great side stories, and tons of activities to fill your time when the credits roll.
Steam NewsOct 16
Red Dead Redemption Meets The Legend Of Zelda In Open-World Game You Can Play Free Now
Two of the greatest open-world games of all time are Red Dead Redemption 2 and Breath of the Wild. This is a near-undisputed fact, Nintendo's reinvention of the genre and Rockstar's dogmatic devotion to detail providing unprecedented experiences that have been hard to follow up. Fortunately, that...
Steam NewsOct 15
GTA 6 Was Originally Meant to Release Much Sooner Than We Realized
Rockstar Games has revealed that it originally intended to develop GTA 6 alongside Red Dead Redemption 2, meaning it probably would've come out much sooner than we ever realized. As told in a new article from Bloomberg, Rockstar Games initially planned to develop Red Dead 2 and GTA 6 at the same...
Steam NewsOct 14
GTA 6 Was Originally Meant to Release Much Sooner Than We Realized
Rockstar Games has revealed that it originally intended to develop GTA 6 alongside Red Dead Redemption 2, meaning it probably would've come out much sooner than we ever realized.
IGNOct 14
7 Major New GTA 6 Details Officially Revealed by Rockstar
Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reveals new details about GTA 6's budget, the scale of the map, and whether it's more like GTA 5 or Red Dead Redemption 2
PolygonOct 14
Red Dead Redemption 2’s Crunch Made GTA 6 Studio Say “We’re Not Doing it Like This Again”
Head of publishing Jennifer Kolbe spoke about how Rockstar Games has made very conscious efforts to move away from crunch.
GamingBoltOct 14
Rockstar Swears You Won’t Have To Wait Nearly A Decade For Its Next Game After GTA6
The wait between Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 6 was just under a decade
KotakuOct 14
Rockstar are "confident" that GTA 7 won't take another eight years, despite similar promises of greater efficiency seemingly having come with Red Dead Redemption 2
Future Rockstar games won't take as long to make as GTA 6 has, the studio leadership currently behind the series have asserted, saying they're "confident" work that's gone into this latest game will allow them to build "more sideways than upwards" going forwards. That's despite Red Dead Redemption...
Rock Paper ShotgunOct 14
GTA 6 Original Project Americas Plan Confirmed By Rockstar
Red Dead Redemption 2's grand scope is one of the reasons we've waited so long for GTA 6.
TheGamerOct 14
GTA 6 Developer Rockstar Insists Its Next Game Won't Take Another 8 Years to Make
Rockstar has promised that its next game following GTA 6 won’t take as long to come out, although it failed to hint at what it might be. GTA 6 finally launches in November, eight years after the release of its last game, Red Dead Redemption 2. In a new report by Bloomberg detailing the challenges...
Steam NewsOct 14
Rockstar vowed GTA 6 wouldn't be finished "by crunching" after Red Dead Redemption 2's development
Even so, "it's not been perfect," admits Jennifer Kolbe
GamesRadarOct 14
GTA 6 was delayed for years after Rockstar scaled back "Project Americas"
Development was put on hold to focus on Red Dead Redemption 2
GamesRadarOct 14
GTA 6 Could Deliver What GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Were Missing
Rockstar is finally delivering more open approaches in its story missions, but it's about more than just addressing feedback.
GamingBoltOct 12
GTA 6's Jason and Lucia Are Already Losing to Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan
Rockstar Games' GTA 6 is already at a major disadvantage in character development, writing in two main characters instead of focusing on just one.
Game RantOct 11
GTA 6 shows Jason nude, and fans are wondering if Rockstar will go full Red Dead Redemption 2
All things are possible
GamesRadarOct 9
GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, And More Rockstar Games Heavily Discounted
Some of the company's biggest titles have got steep discounts ahead of GTA 6's launch next month.
TheGamerOct 9
GTA 6's NPCs Just Raised the Bar Red Dead Redemption 2 Helped Create
GTA 6 is putting plenty of attention into the smallest details, and its approach could make Leonida feel much more alive.
Game RantOct 7
New Free Red Dead Redemption 2 Downloads Officially Revealed for Halloween
Red Dead Redemption 2 remains one of Rockstar Games' most detailed open-world games, even years after its original release, and Rockstar has given players new reasons to return in October 2026 if that wasn't enough. Halloween is also a particularly fitting time to revisit the Wild West world of Red...
Steam NewsOct 6
New Free Red Dead Redemption 2 Downloads Officially Revealed for Halloween
Red Dead Redemption 2 offers new rewards and content for players in October 2026.
Game RantOct 6
Ex-Rockstar Dev's New Game Looks Like Bloodborne Meets Resident Evil
A former Rockstar developer who has worked on games like GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 is making a third-person survival horror game, and it looks like the best of Resident Evil and Bloodborne mixed into one reality. Titled Black Tides Draga's Wake, the game is still in the early stages of...
Steam NewsOct 5
Gears Of War: E-Day’s Campaign Is Buried In The Past
The best prequels typically share the same thing in common. Whether it's Red Dead Redemption 2, Yakuza 0, Metal Gear Solid 3, or Halo: Reach, each game tells a story that recontextualizes what came before. Revisiting a game after playing its prequel should alter the experience, providing you with...
GameSpotOct 1
New Open-World Survival-Crafting Game on Steam Mixes Valheim with Red Dead Redemption 2
While Red Dead Redemption 2 is a beloved video game, there is one criticism about it that has come up time and time again over the years: its multiplayer component has never been given the support it deserves. Compared to the endlessly growing GTA Online, it didn’t take long for Red Dead Online...
Steam NewsSep 30
New Open-World Survival-Crafting Game on Steam Mixes Valheim with Red Dead Redemption 2
Gamers seeking a Wild West game to play with their squad are in luck, as a new Valheim-style title is coming to Steam this year.
Game RantSep 30
GTA 6 completely "re-engineered" Rockstar's weather systems to "achieve a sense of scale we haven't felt before," adding hurricanes, rainbows and heavy rain
If you thought Red Dead Redemption 2's heavy winds and even heavier rain looked impressive, you might be happy to learn that Rockstar Games went back and "re-engineered our weather system" for GTA 6. Hurricanes, rainbows and "vertiginous cumulonimbus clouds" are all part of the upcoming open...
EurogamerSep 30
GTA 6's weather is completely re-done from Red Dead Redemption 2, has hurricanes, rainbows and more
Rockstar's going above and beyond once again
GamesRadarSep 30
Red Dead Redemption 2: The Forgotten Frontier Is Out Now
Remember riding into Nuevo Paraiso back in 2010, chasing bounties across dusty Mexican towns in the original Red Dead Redemption? If you’ve been missing that stretch of map ever since Rockstar left it out of the sequel, it’s time to thank a very generous group of modders.
Steam NewsSep 26
GTA 6 Fans Are Outraged by $400 Collector's Set and Are Comparing It to Red Dead Redemption 2's Version
GTA 6 fans aren't thrilled about a $400 collector's set that doesn't include the game, and they're even comparing it to previous Rockstar collector's editions.
IGNSep 24
GTA 6 Collector's Edition Pre-Order Guide: Contents, Price, And More
Just like Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA 6 is getting a collector's bundle instead of an edition featuring the game.
TheGamerSep 24