

They drew influence from real locations as opposed to film or art, focused on creating an accurate reflection of the time with the game's characters and world. Rockstar co-opted all of its studios into one large team to facilitate development. The game's development lasted over eight years, beginning soon after Red Dead Redemption 's release, and it became one of the most expensive video games ever made. A bounty system similar to the "wanted" system from the Grand Theft Auto franchise governs the response of law enforcement and bounty hunters to crimes committed by the player. Gameplay elements include shootouts, heists, hunting, horseback riding, interacting with non-player characters, and maintaining the character's honor rating through moral choices and deeds. The game is presented through both first and third-person perspectives, and the player may freely roam in its interactive open world. The story also follows fellow gang member John Marston, the protagonist of Red Dead Redemption. Arthur must deal with the decline of the Wild West whilst attempting to survive against government forces, rival gangs, and other adversaries.

The story is set in 1899 in a fictionalized representation of the Western, Midwestern, and Southern United States and follows outlaw Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang. The game is the third entry in the Red Dead series and is a prequel to the 2010 game Red Dead Redemption.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a 2018 action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games.
