
Yahoo writes: "On the surface Red Dead Redemption is impressive, but it's what Rockstar has ticking away beneath the surface that makes this a special game. More so than Grand Theft Auto IV that gives the impression of a living world but remains mostly passive between missions, with Red Dead the 'emergent' gameplay really sucks you in. To put it simply, you have a real presence within the videogame Wild West. When you ride into the next town, word has likely spread of your recent deeds. This is the element that has grabbed us most, surveying the open plains from a rocky outcrop on horseback, rearing up onto hind legs like Zorro."

Red Dead Redemption hits 3.3 million Netflix downloads on mobile, underscoring how subscription access drives reach over paid sales.
More like people don't play these type of games on their phone normally and don't try them out. Not like the places where people do play these games haven't crushed those numbers easily.
How many people actually played more than an hour of the game or came close to finishing it on mobile is the real question. If people aren't playing the games to a point that is purposeful, then why try when a subscription that is behind a streaming service isn't a sign of success but just curiosity.

Rockstar says the free upgrade issue affecting Red Dead Redemption Xbox 360 owners requires more time to resolve, with another update expected within five days.
I’m not sure what the exact issue is. I had no trouble getting the free update—you basically get the new game for free if you have the 360 version in your digital library. Maybe the problem is related to owning or not owning the Undead DLC expansion.

A detailed comparison of Red Dead Redemption on Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 shows stronger settings, better performance, and a major uplift for Nintendo’s new hardware.