Red Dead Redemption 2 Confirmed To Come Out In Fall 2017

Following the strong teases earlier this week with less-than-cryptic red images of cowboy silhouettes, Rockstar Games has now officially announced Red Dead Redemption2. It's coming out in fall 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The photo recent photo teaser includes seven different characters who are all wielding weapons, including pistols and long rifles. It is predicted that the man standing front and center could be Red Dead Redemption 2's protagonist.

Wired shares that Red Dead Redemption 2 is a sequel to 2010's Western Epic Red Dead Redemption, which is itself a follow-up to 2004's Red Dead Revolver.

Rockstar revealed that Red Dead Redemption 2 "is an epic tale of life in America's unforgiving heartland. The game's vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand-new online multiplayer experience."

Rockstar has not given any specifics on Red Dead Redemption 2's gameplay. However, the last line is particularly interesting, considering a domain name for Red Dead Online was recently discovered. According to Gamespot, Grand Theft Auto V's multiplayer mode, GTA Online, has brought in a reported $500 million or more. The first Red Dead Redemption had a multiplayer component, but it seems like the sequel may go further.

Rockstar founder Sam Houser added, "With Red Dead Redemption 2, the team is working hard to push forward our vision for interactive entertainment in a truly living world. We hope to deliver players an epic experience that builds upon everything we've learned making games."

Moreover, the 2010 original Red Dead Redemption was released on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but not PC. Rockstar did not mention a PC release for the Red Dead Redemption 2 during its announcement.

2010's Red Dead Redemption was one of the most highly regarded games of the last generation and it sold well, with some 13 million copies as of 2012.

Meanwhile, a trailer of Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released at 11 AM ET on Thursday, October 20.