‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Release Update: Game Development Started Back In 2014 According to Rockstar

It's been reported on the "Red Dead Redemption 2" release update that the development of the sequel to the hit video game has now been in development for two years. The new "Red Dead Redemption" game is slated for a release in 2017.

Based on the statement posted by game sound designer Joe Cavers on his website, the development team for "Red Dead Redemption 2" has been working on it since 2014. The game was being developed alongside other video game franchises like "Lego Harry Potter," "Batman: Arkham Knight," and "Grand Theft Auto 5."

According to the "Red Dead Redemption 2" release update, it's been stated that Rockstar games is very familiar to fans with the "Grand Theft Auto" game series but there are also plenty of fans who are into "Red Dead Redemption." It's the game company's ode to the western genre of video games and it delivered a deadly yet beautiful depiction of 19th century Wild West America.

After Rockstar's announcement of the sequel for "Red Dead Redemption," fans of the open-world action game couldn't wait for the continuation of the campaign storyline. The expansion add-on "Undead Nightmare" is also considered by many as one of the best add-ons created for a video game.

The expansion is one of the most hilarious and imaginary open-world game experiences that Rockstar has bestowed to fans. In "Undead Nightmare" the company perfected a zombie action story and mixed it with the blazing cowboy gameplay introduced by "Red Dead Redemption."

Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Offer "Big, Sprawling, Optimistic View of America" https://t.co/zQ8dlzrXvc pic.twitter.com/kXXVZHOrwl

— GameSpot (@gamespot) November 18, 2016

Also reported in the "Red Dead Redemption 2" release update is the fresh perspective of CEO Strauss Zelnick when asked about the fame of "Red Dead Redemption." He said that the expectation of gamers for the open-world sequel is huge and the announcement trailer has garnered a lot of views which the company didn't expect.

Zelnick also mentioned that once in a while, the western genre captures the interest of gamers and it pays off in the end. It was perfect timing when the first "Red Dead Redemption" was released and now the time is right again for the company to bring a sprawling positive view of Wild West America again.