'Red Dead Redemption 2' Has A Much Slower Pace Than 'GTAV'

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Red Dead Redemption 2 is a western, and it will play like one. According to RockstarIntel, Red Dead Redemption 2 will have a much slower pace in comparison to Grand Theft Auto V.

In certain regards, this was already a given, after all, 1889 was a much slower time than the modern day when GTA V is set. But beyond the obvious pacing issues, this also is seemingly extended to the game's story, which will apparently be more of a slow-burn than GTA V.

And fans are happy about this.

This also lines up with reports earlier this year that parts of the game move a little slow, particularly the beginning of the game, which is true for most Rockstar-developed titles.

However, Grand Theft Auto V was already a pretty slow burn, an excellent slow burn, but a slow burn that often took its time with its storytelling. If Red Dead Redemption 2 is that, but more, Rockstar Games will have to be careful to avoid pacing issues. But when you consider the fact that Rockstar Games is one of the best in the business, this probably won't be a problem.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is poised to release worldwide on October 26 via the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. For more news and media on the game, click here. For more information on what the game is about, here's an official story synopsis:

"America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed.

"After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him."

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Source: https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/09/29/red-dead-redemption-2-ps4-xbox-one-slower-pace-gta-v/

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TOXICPosted:

I'm happy about this to be honest, GTA went hella fast lol, so excited for this to be released.

RyanPosted:

so hyped for this game, not hyped about 105gb install though...

ArkaniPosted:

I'm excited that they did this, gives more time to enjoy it and take it all in.

coolbunny1234Posted:

This is going to be a fantastic game, hopefully I'll have most of AC out of the way by hte time this drops.

Flat_Earth_SocietyPosted:

This is great news to hear atleast this way we can go at a real time pace and have the opportunity to explore the full potential of this game instead of one big rat race to complete it ASAP. I can't wait to get my hands on this and learn as much about the world and lore as possible, I also hope there's some undead nightmare backstory hidden in their too (maybe a side quest).

YePosted:

Makes the game easier to play, and more enjoyable.

CraigPosted:

Good, time to sit back and enjoy the game instead of racing around everywhere looking for stuff to do as fast as you can. Glad this is how they want their game to be enjoyed.

TTGPosted:

This will give people more time to enjoy the work and effort put into it.

KatsumiPosted:

It's great to see that they have decided to go with a slower pace for this one. It should help considerably with immersion into the game