Many "RDR" fans were left dismayed after the highly anticipated sequel, "Red Dead Redemption 2," was a no show during the E3 2016 event in Los Angeles in June. But now, hopes were running high once again after several updates hinted the possible game reveal of "RDR 2" next month.
'Red Dead Redemption 2' Game Reveal Happening In August?
"Red Dead Redemption" fans are certainly not giving up the possibility that "RDR 2" may still be unveiled before the year 2016 ends. As a matter of fact, fans see some glimmer of hope for "Red Dead Redemption 2" when Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two Interactive recently confirmed that it will be gracing the 2016 Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany in August, Game-Debate reveals.
Even though the publisher didn't blatantly confirm the possibility for a "Red Dead Redemption" game reveal, some fans took the announcement as a hint that there's a big chance that Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive may unveil the game sequel. However, fans should also remember that the publisher has a lot of games to flaunt at the event, including its "Bioshock" collection, "Mafia 3" and "Civilization VI."
Rockstar Games To Skip The 2016 Gamescom Event In Germany?
Despite the fact that Take-Two Interactive will be making its presence at Gamescom next month, Rockstar Games is reportedly skipping the event, squashing the possibility for "Red Dead Redemption 2" reveal. But according to TweakTown, there's still some hope as the publisher has two separate booths that could feature "RDR 2" and other game titles.
'Red Dead Redemption 2' Still A Possibility?
Aside from the possible "Red Dead Redemption 2" game reveal at the 2016 Gamescom event on Aug. 17-21 in Germany, avid "RDR" fans are convinced that Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games release the game sequel soon. In fact, one convincing evidence is the recent announcement from Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick and President Karl Slatoff that the company is developing some "exciting future projects."
Speaking at the company's Fiscal Year 2016 earnings call, Zelnick is confident that the company will gain more profits due to their "robust development plan." Slatoff also adds that the company has a "very good visibility" into its pipeline.
"Looking ahead, we expect to grow Non-GAAP revenues and earnings in fiscal 2018, based on our robust development plan that extends well beyond the current fiscal year," Zelnick said. "Rockstar Games is of course hard at work on some exciting future projects that will be revealed soon."
'Red Dead Redemption 2" Release Date
In spite of the fact that Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games didn't officially confirm that "Red Dead Redemption 2" will be released soon, rumors have it that the game may be released in the fall of 2017. The said release schedule is reportedly in line with the company's Fiscal Year 2018 forecasts.
'Red Dead Redemption' Free DLCs On Xbox One
Meanwhile, gamers still have some reasons to celebrate despite "Red Dead Redemption 2" grim future. In fact, Rockstar Games is currently offering most of "Read Dead Redemption" DLCs for free on Xbox One.
These free "Read Dead Redemption" DLCs include "The Legends and Killers," "Liars and Cheats" and "Outlaws to the End." MNR Daily also adds that game expansions "Myths and Mavericks" and "Hunting and Trading" are also available for free.
The good news came after "Red Dead Redemption" became a part of Microsoft's Backward Compatibility program, Parent Herald previously reported. "Red Dead Redemption" game currently sells at $10.79 for Xbox Live Gold members while the "Undead Nightmare" version is at $9.99.
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