Just before this week ends, Red Dead Redemption 2 galloped to an all-time high player count on Steam. This is thanks to a steep discount as a result of the Black Friday sale on the popular digital games distribution platform, resulting in massive savings. The expansive open world epic from Rockstar Games saw over 77,000 concurrent users at peak, trouncing its previous record.
Initially released in October 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the open-world cowboy prequel later made it to PC in November 2019. Since then, Red Dead Redemption 2 has established itself as an award-winning single-player blockbuster with immersive world building, meaningful characterization and impactful narrative.
Several years following its initial release on PC (and over a year after the "death" of Red Dead Online), more than 77,000 players on Steam chose to traverse its landscapes of ambition, cruelty and American myth - an exceptional figure for a narrative-driven game. This past week saw users swell over 90% beyond typical numbers thanks to publisher Rockstar discounting the title 67% from $44.99 down to $14.99. The more content-rich Ultimate Edition also sits half-off at $22.49, presenting incredible value.
