TheRed Dead Redemption 2companion app is more than just a valuable tool for gamers — it also has leaked details about the highly anticipatedRed Dead Onlineand the pending arrival of the Rockstar Editor.
Dataminers who dived into the companion app’s code discovered several interesting tidbits aboutRed Dead Online, according to areportby Rockstar Intel.Red Dead Online, which will beRed Dead Redemption 2‘s version ofGrand Theft Auto V‘sGrand Theft Auto Onlinecomponent, is set to launch apublic betain November. It will be playable both alone or as part of a party, and is expected to bring back features fromRed Dead Redemption‘s multiplayer mode.
TheRed Dead Redemption 2companion app’s code suggests thatRed Dead Onlinewill feature adversary modes. InGTA Online, adversary modes are competitive player-versus-player challenges, usually in groups, though it remains to be seen whether they will work the same way inRed Dead Online.
Red Dead Onlinewill also apparently feature private sessions and “seamless PvE,” which sounds interesting. However, it also remains to be seen how Rockstar Games will implement these features inRed Dead Online.
In addition toRed Dead Onlinedetails, dataminers discovered that the Rockstar Editor will be made available to allRed Dead Redemption 2players in the near future. The feature, which is also available inGrand Theft Auto V, will allow gamers to record, edit, and share videos in both single-player mode andRed Dead Online.
The Rockstar Editor is a highly requested feature forRed Dead Redemption 2. But since it is built into the Rage engine that Rockstar Games uses, its addition was a matter of when, not if.
Red Dead Redemption 2, which we described as thebest open-world game of all time, is now available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game’s companion app, in addition to providing leaks through its code, offers players a built-in map, as well as access to store catalogs, Arthur Morgan’s journal, and player profiles.
For players who are just starting out with the game, especially for those who are new to the series, check out ourRed Dead Redemption 2beginner’s guide.
