Red Dead Redemption 2

Released: 10/26/2018

Developed by the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. The game’s vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

94.7

Critic Average

189 reviews

Steam User Score

929,577 reviews

Metacritic User Score

34,954 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

+2.2

Metacritic Disparity

+4.7

Combined Disparity

+3.4

Average of both sources

Review Timing

75 early (40%)67 launch window (35%)47 late (25%)

Review summary

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Based on 189 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 94.7/100. Critics score this game 2.2 points higher than Steam users and 4.7 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 189)

Sherri L. SmithviaTom's Guide
Jan 28, 2021Late review
90/100View review
Steam 92.5/100 · -2.5 ptsMetacritic 90/100 · 0.0 pts
Frank ReeseviaKinglink Reviews
Nov 23, 2020Late review
80/100View review
Steam 92.5/100 · -12.5 ptsMetacritic 90/100 · -10.0 pts
PJ O'ReillyviaPure Xbox
Mar 14, 2020Late review
100/100View review
Steam 92.5/100 · +7.5 ptsMetacritic 90/100 · +10.0 pts
Game Revolution StaffviaGame Revolution
Dec 16, 2019Late review
100/100View review
Steam 92.5/100 · +7.5 ptsMetacritic 90/100 · +10.0 pts
Sean CahillviaGaming Nexus
Dec 12, 2019Late review
90/100View review
Steam 92.5/100 · -2.5 ptsMetacritic 90/100 · 0.0 pts

Red Dead Redemption 2

Released: 10/26/2018