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Grand Theft Auto 6 vs Red Dead Redemption 2
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| info General Information | |
| Release Date | |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Oct 26, 2018 |
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| Rockstar North | Rockstar Studios (Rockstar San Diego, Rockstar North, Rockstar Toronto, Rockstar New England, Rockstar London, Rockstar Lincoln, Rockstar Leeds, Rockstar India) |
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| Rockstar Games | Rockstar Games |
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| Action-Adventure, Open World | Action-Adventure, Open World, Western, Third-Person Shooter, First-Person Shooter |
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| RAGE 9 | RAGE (Rockstar Advanced Game Engine) |
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| M for Mature | Mature 17+ |
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| 4.9 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 |
| Current Price (USD) | |
| $69.99 | $59.99 |
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RPG-lite progression including weapon mastery, stealth levels, and vehicle modification that impacts driving physics in real-time. |
Arthur Morgan's core attributes (Health, Stamina, Dead Eye) level up through gameplay actions (e.g., running increases stamina, headshots increase Dead Eye). Gear upgrades (bandoliers, satchels, holsters) are crafted by Pearson at the gang camp using animal pelts and other materials, increasing carrying capacity. Weapons can be customized extensively (barrels, sights, stocks, wraps, engravings) and cleaned to maintain performance. Tonics and provisions provide temporary buffs. Horse bonding is crucial, unlocking new maneuvers and increasing horse stats. Camp upgrades provide benefits like better provisions and fast travel. |
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The largest Rockstar map to date, including Vice City, the tropical Leonida Keys, the swampy Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park. |
The game world is exceptionally large, detailed, and diverse. Regions include the snowy mountains of Ambarino, the heartland plains and forests of New Hanover, the swampy bayous and antebellum towns of Lemoyne, the developing plains and forests of West Elizabeth, and the arid deserts and canyons of New Austin (largely based on the map from the first Red Dead Redemption). Each region has unique ecosystems, wildlife, towns, and points of interest. |
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GTA Online returns, bolstered by 'Project ROME'—an integrated Rockstar Online Modding Engine for user-generated content and roleplay. |
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Standard ($69.99), Special Edition, and Collector's Edition (with rumors of price points exceeding $200). |
Available in Standard Edition, Special Edition (included extra story mode content like a bank robbery mission, gang hideout, gameplay boosts, an outfit, and a thoroughbred horse), and Ultimate Edition (included Special Edition content plus bonus Red Dead Online content like outfits, rank bonuses, a black chestnut thoroughbred, and free access to additional weapons). A Collector's Box (no game included) was also sold with physical collectibles. |
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Continuous updates to GTA Online; potential single-player narrative expansions rumored. |
The primary post-launch support has been for Red Dead Online, which has received numerous updates adding new roles (Bounty Hunter, Trader, Collector, Moonshiner, Naturalist), missions, cosmetic items, gameplay mechanics, and seasonal events. No single-player story DLC has been released for Red Dead Redemption 2. |
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RAGE 9 engine featuring real-time Ray Traced Global Illumination, physically simulated water, and spline-based hair rendering. |
Powered by an advanced version of the RAGE engine, RDR2 is renowned for its groundbreaking graphics and attention to detail. It features stunningly realistic environments, lifelike character and animal animations, advanced lighting (volumetric lighting, global illumination), dynamic weather systems (rain, snow, fog), and incredible texture quality. The level of environmental detail and interaction is exceptionally high. |
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Features 'Love Is a Long Road' by Tom Petty as a core theme. Diverse radio stations including V-Rock and rumored artist-led channels (e.g., DJ Khaled). |
Original score composed by Woody Jackson, with contributions from various artists. The music is dynamic, reacting to gameplay and location, featuring sweeping orchestral pieces, folk tunes, and atmospheric tracks that perfectly capture the Western setting and emotional tone. Features over 100 anachronistically appropriate licensed songs. Sound design is incredibly detailed, from weapon sounds and horse hooves to ambient wildlife and environmental effects. |
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Minimalist HUD with integrated in-game social media platform for world-reactivity and mission updates. |
Immersive UI with options for a dynamic HUD. Health/Stamina/Dead Eye cores are displayed, along with a radar/mini-map. Weapon wheel for selection. Interaction prompts are contextual. The game features a detailed journal kept by Arthur, cataloging his thoughts, sketches, and discoveries. First-person mode offers a different UI perspective. |
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Extensive subtitles, remappable controls, visual impairment filters, and aim-assist settings for various skill levels. |
Includes options for customizable controls (including sensitivity and dead zones), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), aim assist levels, options to tap or hold for interactions, colorblind modes, audio balancing, and a cinematic camera mode. First-person mode can also be considered an accessibility option for some. |
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| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High) CPU: Ensures smooth NPC AI and crowd simulation in Vice City. CPU (Laptop): Strong multi-threaded performance for open-world streaming. GPU: Baseline for console-equivalent Ray Tracing at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Ideal for Frame Generation support at High settings. RAM: Standard for high-fidelity assets. Storage: Required for seamless world loading. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-11700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD RX 6800 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4070 Laptop (115W+) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 200 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS on High. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB+ VRAM is crucial. RAM: 12GB minimum, 16GB strongly recommended for smoother performance. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 2700U or better. **Modern Intel Core i7 H-series / AMD Ryzen 7 H-series (e.g., i7-11800H, Ryzen 7 5800H) strongly recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 5600M/5700M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile is a good target for 1080p High 60FPS.** layersRAM: 12 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB SSD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) (Low to Medium Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series or better recommended. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. Game is very VRAM intensive. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum, expect long load times. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-6300 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 280 (3GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-4700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (Laptop equivalent) or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 560X Mobile. **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a more comfortable entry point for 1080p Medium settings.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB HDD |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Ultra (Max) CPU: Critical for handling complex physics calculations at higher resolutions. CPU (Laptop): Desktop-class mobile CPU for high-end gaming. GPU: Provides massive VRAM headroom for 4K textures at 1440p. GPU (Laptop): The current standard for 1440p/144Hz performance. RAM: Recommended for the 'Project ROME' custom multiplayer servers. Storage: Ensures zero-pop-in during high-speed travel. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13980HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4080 Laptop (150W) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 200 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset with DLSS/Optimized Settings) (High/Ultra Preset (Optimized, DLSS Quality/Balanced potentially needed)) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM essential, 10GB+ preferable. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB recommended for smoother experience. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X/5600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) / RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. **Modern Intel Core i7/i9 HX-series / AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6800M. **An RTX 3080 Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile provides a more consistent 1440p High/Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~30-60 FPS, Medium/High Preset with DLSS Performance/Balanced) (Medium/High Preset, DLSS Performance/Balanced (Native 4K Ultra 60FPS is extremely demanding)) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs required. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for a playable 4K experience, often requiring DLSS. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs essential. 12GB+ VRAM absolutely critical. RAM: 32GB RAM very strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D / Ryzen 9 5900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better. **Flagship Intel Core i9 HX / AMD Ryzen 9 HX series (e.g., 13980HX, 7945HX) required.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even the RTX 4090 Mobile will heavily rely on DLSS (Performance/Ultra Performance) for 4K High/Ultra at 60FPS. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (RTX 50-series) would aim for better native 4K capabilities.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD |
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| Spec: 200 GB NVMe SSD Note: Massive install size due to handcrafted 'Street-by-Street' 4K assets and zero-Generative AI textures. Type: NVMe | Spec: 150 GB available space (SSD Strongly Recommended). Note: An NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best experience due to the vast world and high-resolution assets. Type: SSD |
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| Spec: Windows 11 64-bit Explanation: Required for optimized DirectStorage support and hardware-accelerated ray tracing scheduling. | Spec: Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 10 (Version 1803 or newer) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 7 or newer. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for best compatibility and performance. |
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| Spec: Version 12 Ultimate Explanation: Leverages Mesh Shaders and Sampler Feedback for Leonida's vast draw distances. | Spec: DirectX 12 (Vulkan also supported and often preferred for performance on AMD GPUs) Explanation: DirectX 12 or Vulkan API. Players can often choose between them. |
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