Red Dead Redemption 2
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Red Dead Redemption 2

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

DEV: Rockstar GamesPUB: Rockstar GamesAppID 1174180
DEVELOPER POSTSevery ~29d·last 164d ago·1 recorded in 6 months

Is Red Dead Redemption 2 still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

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Developer activity at a glance

Catch up on Red Dead Redemption 2 with the developer’s own announcements. Start with the newest recorded post, then explore the details before you return.

Newest identified developer post

A Bustling Frontier Benefits All Roles in Red Dead Online

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    A Bustling Frontier Benefits All Roles in Red Dead Online

    From the recorded announcement

    The rising tide lifts all boats this month in Red Dead Online. Whatever your specialty, all Roles benefit from boosted bonuses. Bounty Hunters tracking targets, Traders wheeling and dealing in furs and pelts, and Collectors combing the frontier for treasure all stand to gain. All the while, Naturalists can assist by…

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    The rising tide lifts all boats this month in Red Dead Online. Whatever your specialty, all Roles benefit from boosted bonuses. Bounty Hunters tracking targets, Traders wheeling and dealing in furs and pelts, and Collectors combing the frontier for treasure all stand to gain. All the while, Naturalists can assist by sighting and sampling rare wildlife, and Moonshiners can get rich moving illicit swill right underneath the law’s nose. Earn bonuses and rewards across all Roles while taking advantage of waived Fast Travel fees, assembling a free Community-Inspired Outfit, and more through June 29. 2X RDO$ AND XP ON ALL BOUNTIES Licensed Bounty Hunters can dispense frontier justice and earn Double RDO$ and XP hauling in Regular, Infamous, and Legendary Bounties, dead or alive. Complete any Legendary Bounty through June 29 to get the Clovelly Shirt. 2X RDO$ AND XP ON COLLECTOR SETS Unearth hidden valuables and sell Collector Sets to Madam Nazar to receive 2X RDO$ and XP in exchange. Find and collect a Fossil anytime this month to receive the Clovelly Dropped Suspenders. See full event details at the Rockstar Newswire.

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    Conserve Frontier Wildlife as a Naturalist in Red Dead Online

    From the recorded announcement

    Harriet Davenport needs all the help she can get sampling and classifying the rare wild animals of the five states. Meanwhile, Gus Macmillan wants those animals’ heads (and hides) on his wall. There’s opportunity on either side of this dilemma: participating in any Rounds of the Wildlife Photographer or Wild Animal…

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    Harriet Davenport needs all the help she can get sampling and classifying the rare wild animals of the five states. Meanwhile, Gus Macmillan wants those animals’ heads (and hides) on his wall. There’s opportunity on either side of this dilemma: participating in any Rounds of the Wildlife Photographer or Wild Animal Kills Challenge Free Roam Events will award 4X RDO$ and XP through June 1. Completing a Round of Wildlife Photographer will also reward the blue Guerra Poncho. Naturalists who play Red Dead Online anytime through June 1 will receive the black Rushword Shirt. 3X RDO$, XP, AND ROLE XP ON SAMPLE SALES Protect rare species and be rewarded with 3X RDO$, XP, and Role XP on Sample Sales. Complete an Animal Sighting Mission to receive the Chicken Emote, or bring prized hides in for personal gain by Hunting or Sampling a Legendary Animal this month to receive the brown Clairborn Coat. 4X RDO$, GOLD, AND XP ON RACES Saddle your horse and ride out in Races, galloping to 4X RDO$, Gold, and XP all month long. Place Top 3 in any Race this month for some extra shine with the Ruby Buckle, returning from The Outlaw Pass No. 2. TRIPLE REWARDS ON FEATURED SERIES There’s a competitive streak running through the Featured Series this month with 3X RDO$ and XP on an assortment of Showdown Modes. See full event details at the Rockstar Newswire.

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    Hit the Gravy Train by Completing Trader Sales in Red Dead Online

    From the recorded announcement

    These are boomtimes for fearless entrepreneurs willing to do what it takes to obtain animal carcasses and pelts across the wilderness and swamps of the frontier. Earn 3X RDO$, XP, and Role XP on all Trader Sales, plus garner additional bonuses. Complete five Trader Sales to receive the Fortune Buckle and complete all…

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    These are boomtimes for fearless entrepreneurs willing to do what it takes to obtain animal carcasses and pelts across the wilderness and swamps of the frontier. Earn 3X RDO$, XP, and Role XP on all Trader Sales, plus garner additional bonuses. Complete five Trader Sales to receive the Fortune Buckle and complete all your Trader Daily Challenges to receive the Tennessee Walker Camp Flag. Prominent Traders who reach Rank 20 will receive the Burdall Hat. 3X RDO$, GOLD, AND XP ON CALL TO ARMS Join a small defense force and fight through ten waves of increasingly dangerous enemies as you defend holdouts and hapless locals in Call to Arms. Visit the Post Office or your Camp’s Lockbox to collect J.’s Telegram and select it from your Satchel to answer the call and earn 3X RDO$, Gold, and XP through May 4. Surviving and reaching Wave 4 in any Call to Arms this month will reward you with the Larkin Gloves. 5X FISHING REWARDS Beyond being a restful and restorative hobby, fishing is a great way to make a living off nature’s bounty. Sell your catch to net 5X RDO$ for all Fish Sales to the Butcher, and take part in the Fishing Challenge Free Roam Event for 5X RDO$ and XP through May 4. Get angling by claiming a free Fishing Rod from the Catalogue or any General Store. Visit Lagras Bait & Tackle to add Lures for 50% off, helping your chances of reeling in larger fish and bolstering your remittance down the line. See full event details at the Rockstar Newswire.

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92.5
Excellent

Elixir Rating

92.5% of 930,167 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 92.5. It is a finished game, so no support adjustment applies either way.

reception 92.5·support +0.0·Excellent

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Current price

$59.99

Development

Unusually quiet

Last heard from developers

5 months ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~29 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

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Current silence

6× normal

The developers have been silent for 164 days against a normal rhythm of about 29 — roughly 6 times longer than usual. We have not recorded a substantial update in six months; our record contains 1 developer posts.

Last successful news check: Nov 9, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.

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18 announcements · 0 substantial · 8 months with nothing

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30 recorded posts · includes developer announcements and press coverage

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A Bustling Frontier Benefits All Roles in Red Dead Online

The rising tide lifts all boats this month in Red Dead Online. Whatever your specialty, all Roles benefit from boosted bonuses. Bounty Hunters tracking targets, Traders wheeling and dealing in furs and pelts, and Collectors combing the fron…

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Conserve Frontier Wildlife as a Naturalist in Red Dead Online

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