Red Dead Redemption 2 is a well-known game from the developer studio Rockstar Games, which was released on Steam in December 2019. The western shooter recently set a new record for the number of players on the platform. But why now?
Why is the game currently so successful? One fact that may have contributed to the current success of Red Dead Redemption 2 is the winter sale on Steam. This ran from December 22, 2022 to January 05, 2023 and provided players with numerous titles at a special price.
Among them was Red Dead Redemption 2, which was 67% cheaper for €19.79. That’s the lowest price you’ve ever been able to get the western shooter for on Steam (via SteamDB).
Here’s a trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2:
Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Trailer
How many players does Read Dead Redemption 2 have?
The player numbers of the game on the platform can be tracked using the analysis website SteamDB.
The new record number of players was set on January 08, 2023: The all-time peak of players was 69,134 people.
In addition, Red Dead Redemption is one of the top sellers on Steam in the first week of January at number 6. The week before, the game was still at number 7 (via SteamDB), which means that it also recorded an increase here.
Reviews on Steam were even better recently
In addition, the game is still very popular in the Steam community. Out of a total of 314,653 ratings, 89% are good.
If you look at the recent reviews, with a scope of 19,959 opinions, they are even slightly better at 92% (as of January 9th, 2023, via Steam).
The game generally has a very good reputation, is known above all for its gripping story and convinces with great graphics. Therefore, the third-person shooter at a special price could have attracted many new players.
Red Dead Redemption 2 also celebrated a number of player successes during the Black Friday sale on Steam. Here you can find an article from our colleagues on the GameStar website.
How much does the game currently cost on Steam? You can currently get Red Dead Redemption at the normal purchase price on Steam for €59.99 (as of January 9th, 2023). The Ultimate Edition costs €89.99 and includes additional bonuses such as:
If you recently started playing Red Dead Redemption 2, you can find 25 tips for beginners here.