Red Dead Redemption 2 gamers are not happy with the new Halloween update, and we totally get why.
For many, Red Dead Redemption 2 is considered to be one of the best games of all time. Many may even say that itâs better than any Grand Theft Auto game, and that would be fair.
Originally released in 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, before coming to PC, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel to the game that launched in 2010, starring John Marston.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, you play as Arthur Morgan, one of the leading members of the Dutch van der Linde gang. A gang that we were first introduced to in 2010. Its tale depicts the fall of the infamous outlaw group that leads to its heartbreaking demise.
For those who have never played Red Dead Redemption 2, youâre missing out on a treat. That being said, it might be worth holding out a little longer if rumours of a modern remaster releasing soon are true.
A year after the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2, we were treated to Red Dead Online, which is included with purchases of the main game (and is now available individually).
Fans who were having fun with Red Dead Online were hoping that its natural trajectory would at least replicate some of the success garnered by GTA Online. Sadly, that was not meant to be.
It soon became apparent that Red Dead Online would not be getting the same level of expansion-sized content updates that we see in GTA Online.
Whatâs more, in terms of major content support, Rockstar Games pretty much admitted that it was done with Red Dead Online, which was not what fans wanted to hear.
Thatâs not to say that Red Dead Online doesn’t get free events, because it does, itâs just nowhere near the extent of GTA Online. Still, it did get a fun Undead Nightmares-inspired event quite recently, which was a rarity.
Rumoured to be included in the recent Red Dead Online event is its customary season pass. Which, like most season passes, unlocks content and currency, as long as you pay for it and put in the work to unlock its tiers. Pretty standard stuff.
Yet, Red Dead Online fans are not happy with the latest season pass, and we get it.
âApparently, the âHalloween Pass 2â is returning,â announced Redditor mathws_m, kicking off the discussion on the thread.
âRockstar Games changed the passâ availability date on the RDO catalogue website (this also happened in 2022/23). It looks like the second Halloween Pass is returning for the fifth time in a row.â
âWe need to get in contact with the intern responsible for this and teach them how to activate the other Uutlaw Passes already,â joked throwawayaccount062.
âEvery year, October comes around since 2020 (when I got RDR2), I get false hope that maybe, just MAYBE, Rockstar Games will turn things around and actually give a damn about its latest release,â exclaimed ptracey. âBut nope, all they care about is its cash cow, GTA Online.â
âThey are very lazy. They could have used something fresh to bring players backâ, suggested an agitated Luftwaffle412.
Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online are playable on PC, as well as modern PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
It’s always tough when updates don’t meet the expectations of the community. It’s clear that the passion for Red Dead Redemption 2 runs deep, and feedback like this is important for developers to hear. Hopefully, future updates can better align with what players are looking for.
You’re right, managing player expectations can be challenging. It’s interesting to see how passionate the community is about maintaining the game’s atmosphere, especially during seasonal events like Halloween. Hopefully, the developers take this feedback into account for future updates.
Absolutely, the community’s passion really highlights how much they care about the game. Itâs also worth noting that updates can sometimes shift the focus away from what players love most about the experience, which might explain their frustration.
You’re right; the community’s dedication is impressive! It’s interesting to note how updates can sometimes shift the gameplay dynamics in unexpected ways, which can be frustrating for long-time players. Balancing new content with existing gameplay is definitely a tough challenge for developers.