
IGN reports: "UK, February 23, 2010 - Even as the sun was just setting on its first Western game, Rockstar and its San Diego studio were laying down plans for a sequel – and for a game that would not only be on a bigger scope than Red Dead Revolver but quite possibly more ambitious than anything the company had ever attempted. The game that they wanted to make was an open world take on the Western world that Red Dead Revolver established, and it's a logical step. The pairing of an open world game with the Western sensibilities of Revolver was tantalising, and combined with the fidelity that Grand Theft Auto IV brought to the table it suggests that Red Dead Redemption will be more than just a sequel to a fondly remembered if unspectacular shooter; it's nothing less than the next step for the open world genre."

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.