And just like that, Rockstar drops the Red Dead Online bomb. Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer component will launch this week in beta form. The developer is purposefully staggering the online mode's launch, however, so this is where it gets a little bit complicated.
Starting tomorrow, on the 27th November, the beta will become available to everyone who bought the Ultimate Edition of Red Dead Redemption 2.
Then, on the 28th November, the beta will open up to everyone who bought and played the game at launch, on the 26th October.
On the 29th November, everyone who played the game between the 26th October and 29th October -- within three days of its launch -- can join the beta.
And finally, on Friday the 30th November, the beta will open up to all Red Dead Redemption 2 players.
Phew.
Will you be giving Red Dead Online a shot? Apply some oil to your guns, and start shooting in the comments section below.
[source theverge.com]
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I'm so ready.
I'm so not ready.
Looking forward to this. Hopefully the MTs aren't too punitive.
@beemo Yeah but I mean... Can't quite compare this to Battlefield V, can you? This is the multiplayer mode for a game that already has a 60+ hour single player campaign. It's going to be dealing with way, way more players than Battlefield V, too.
I think staggering it is the only course of action Rockstar can take, unless they want another GTA Online scenario, where the servers were absolutely wrecked for weeks.
@Shepherd_Tallon No word yet, but I would assume we've had no patches because Rockstar is busy getting this up and running. I think logically, you could well see a patch that also includes fixes roll out alongside this, or at least, in the near future.
@beemo Well yeah but that's like saying there are similarities between a house cat and a lion. Same animal family but completely different beasts on every level that actually matters.
Looking forward to seeing what it has to offer. If its anywhere near as rich as the single-player portion of the game, God help me and my free time.
I'll see what it's all about, out of interest. Not bothered about online though personally, in any game.
@beemo RDR2 is considered a complete 10/10 game upon launch, without the promise of extra content. BFV is considered incomplete because it is. Part of the core game is missing and itβs lacking compared to other Battlefields.
I am taking the single-player campaign so preposterously slowly, that I doubt I'll play this soon for fear of spoilers. By then, I might actually be good at shooting (far too reliant on Dead-Eye, currently).
I'll check it out sometime.
As for now I'm burned out of the game.
I don't know if that is particular to PS4 as they had the marketing deal and some timed online exclusives too. I bought my Ultimate Edition for Xbox. I must admit though, I am not overly bothered when it comes, or even if I will bother playing RDR2 online at all. I bought the game purely for its Single Player and wasn't a fan of the online in RDR. I would love a new undead nightmares and would play that co-operatively if it allows but not overly bothered about RDR MP
Watch as this becomes Fallout76's cousin both will be full of bugs and glitches.
I hope it does more for me than the campaign.
I haven't even finished the campaign yet as it never really gripped me on a consistent basis, I will go back and finish it at some point but it's unlikely that I'll play online unless I hear really great things about it
Im still on chapter 2! I can't see myself being ready to play online for a while yet
Oh yes! I can't wait go galloping around thinking I'm a badass cowgirl until I get sniped from them thar hills by somebody called XxPhantoMSoldieRxX or something.
@ApostateMage I'm going to sit on a porch with a shotgun. The life I've always aspired to
@Gremio108 You'll love it. I do it every Sunday. It's bliss.
If it's still in beta will your progress carry over and can you get the online trophies?
I think il wait a few days. I remember when when GTAV severs launched and learned my lesson. I do hope the voice chat is a little less toxic tho
Let's hope it won't bring tons of gigabytes of mandatory patches for those who happily live without multiplayer gaming...
Awesome! really curious what its going to be like. New modes etc.
Im only in chapter 2 in stiry mode, stopped due to the missing npc bug, is that fixed yet?
Bring it boah!
Bring it on!! Only at 48 % done and in chapter 4. I love the story but love the idea of gang theists, clearing out forts together etc. I keep waiting for a game that manages to give a meaningful narrative interwoven with multiplayer experience. This probably won't be it lol, you never know though!!
@andreoni79 oh don't worry about that, it will no doubt.
I haven't even finished the goddamn main story D:
@AFCC Take your time, RDR2O will be around for the long haul, I think, so no need to feel rushed into getting into it.
@Turismo4GT @AFCC Yep. We're talking the best part of a decade supported content from now on. GTA is still getting it five years after launch, and will for at least another year or two, Expect RDO to surpass that.
When does the beta end?
Wow. I can play it a whole day before everyone else. Yippee. π
After finishing the "story" it just feels hollow. Might dip in at some point with some friends but in no hurry.
I love the north region of the map. R* really did great with the snow. In online i want a cozy cabin up north near a lake, a lever rifle, a pet cougar i will call Peaches, and a mail order bride from Austria.
I also want a patch that adds the option to disable the depth of field effects. I believe it is dof effects causing the blur and or soft focus look in all interiors and often outside.
I am still in chapter 2, about 25%, because i have suspended play as i wait in hope for a fix to the dof mess before i continue.
Did you ever play GTA V online? Remember that awesome matchmaking. I'm sure this will be just as good right?
@BowTiesAreCool @Turismo4GT I'm at Chapter 5 right now and I'm already sad it's ending soon
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