Take-Two boss refutes Red Dead Online "missed opportunity" allegations, as RDR2 passes a huge sales milestone
Eurogamer • • technology
Key Points:
- Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick considers Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer component, Red Dead Online, a success despite its lack of updates since 2021 and feeling abandoned compared to Grand Theft Auto Online.
- Red Dead Online ceased significant updates after the Blood Money update in July 2021, with Rockstar shifting focus to GTA 6 and GTA Online, yet RDR2 has sold over 85 million copies, making it the third best-selling video game release.
- Zelnick emphasized that the large sales figures of Red Dead Redemption 2 do not indicate a missed opportunity and highlighted the lasting success of Red Dead Online.
- He noted that without the presence of Grand Theft Auto in Take-Two's portfolio, the massive success of the Red Dead franchise would receive more attention.
- Recent data leaks revealed Red Dead Online generates around $500,000 weekly, which is modest compared to GTA Online's $9.5 million weekly revenue, justifying continued developer focus on GTA Online.