Red Dead Redemption 2 remains a benchmark for open-world gaming, six years after its release. Its immersive world and realistic details haven’t been fully replicated, even by acclaimed titles like Elden Ring, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and Cyberpunk 2077. While the single-player experience remains untouched, a recent Rockstar Games update has sparked concern amongst Red Dead Online players.
As of December 12th, Rockstar Games has removed user-generated content from the Red Dead Online Social Feed. This includes posts related to user-created content, friend and crew activities, story mode and online accomplishments, challenges, milestones, and post/wall interactions.
Red Dead Online Social Feed Update
Red Dead Online’s Uncertain Future
This change has led to speculation about the future of Red Dead Online. Many players see this as a potential precursor to the game’s eventual shutdown, questioning the rationale behind sunsetting this content.
Community Reactions
The community’s response has been largely negative. One fan expressed disappointment, stating, “Crazy to just drop a game like this, we never got a true ending to the online story, and there was still plenty of content they could have used. I would have understood if the game didn’t sell well, but Red Dead 2 sold like crazy.” (Source)
Another player simply commented, “This is sad.” (Source) A third added, “Years of cowboy career wasted.” (Source)
GTA 6 and the Fate of Red Dead Online
With the highly anticipated GTA 6 on the horizon, it’s understandable that resources might shift away from Red Dead Online and Red Dead Redemption 2. While fans of the single-player experience can still hold out hope for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S ports, the future of the online component seems increasingly uncertain.
Conclusion
The removal of user-generated content from the Red Dead Online Social Feed has raised concerns within the community. While the reasons behind this decision remain unclear, the timing, coupled with the impending release of GTA 6, has fueled speculation about the long-term future of Red Dead Online.
