Summary
ARed Dead Redemption 2player online has pointed out that one missing side mission type is a massive missed opportunity for the game. Given the sheer volume of content inRed Dead Redemption 2, it’s always interesting to see what Rockstar left out of the game.
Over six years after its release,Red Dead Redemption 2arguably remains as popular as ever. Just recently,Red Dead Redemption 2passed its concurrent player count on Steam, an incredible feat for a game of its age. This has certainly been aided by steep discounts on the game of late, giving players the chance to pick up Rockstar’s 2018 title at a bargain. However, it’s the actual quality of the game that keeps players hooked and has seen gamers return for several playthroughs over the years.
Despite its popularity, Redditor Rough-Button8137 feels there was one missed opportunity thatRed Dead Redemption 2should have pursued: contract killing. It should be pointed out thatRed Dead Redemption 2does already have Bounty Hunting, albeit a limited number of missions, as doesRed Dead Online. Comparatively, the originalRed Dead Redemptionhad an unlimited Bounty Hunting mode that generated new missions for the player each time, and something like this for contract killing that players could replay over and over again could have been interesting.
Players in the thread took different interpretations. One player claimed, “That ain’t Arthur’s way,” while another retorted, “Arthur’s way is money. The more the better.” It’s cool that players have alternate views on the character, with another asking, “How would you explain it in game?” It’s valid to point out that contract killing would be totally against a High Honor Arthur playthrough, so it would be interesting to have had this content perhaps locked behind a Low Honor Arthur. There are plenty ofgood reasons to go for a Low Honor run inRed Dead Redemption 2, and this would add another great one.
Despite the ongoing popularity ofRed Dead Redemption 2, a sequel still seems to be extremely far away at this point. Given the game’s gargantuan sales figures, it’s difficult to imagine that Rockstar won’t pursue it eventually, but with the ongoingdevelopment ofGrand Theft Auto 6, theRed Dead Redemptionseries has taken an understandable backseat for the moment. In a way, Rockstar is suffering from its own success, as any sequel will have lofty expectations to live up to. It’s certainly not something gamers should expect to see for a long time.
