Rockstar have released details of the upcoming Red Dead Online component for Red Dead Redemption 2. As Red Dead Redemption 2 releases on October 26th, Red Dead Online will follow in November. It will be in beta form, with a full release to come in the later weeks.
In a press release from Rockstar, it stats:
Red Dead Online is an evolution of the classic multiplayer experience in the original Red Dead Redemption, blending narrative with competitive and cooperative gameplay in fun new ways.
Red Dead Online is planned for launch in November 2018, initially as a public beta, with more news to come soon. As with most online experiences of this size and scale, there will inevitably be some turbulence at launch. We look forward to working with our amazing and dedicated community to share ideas, help us fix teething problems and work with us to develop Red Dead Online into something really fun and innovative.
Access to Red Dead Online is free to anyone with a copy of Red Dead Redemption 2 on either PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.
Red Dead Redemption 2 will certainly keep fans busy, as there is sure to be an expansive open-world and story to occupy your time.