Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Set Another All-Time Peak Record on Steam 

Red Dead Redemption 2 created two concurrent player peak records on Steam within a week, the latest one bringing the number to just under 100,000. 

Just a week ago, Red Dead Redemption 2 hit a new all-time peak of 86,717 on Steam, beating the 2023 record of 77,655. The latest number has been topped, too. Spotted by TheGamer, RDR 2 hit an all-time peak of 99,993 in the past 24 hours (at the time of writing), according to SteamDB. However, its new record is not even close to Rockstar’s 2013 hit title, GTA V, which managed to peak at 364,548 almost a decade ago and has brought in more than 200,000 players in the past 24 hours. 

But what’s responsible for Red Dead Redemption 2 setting new player peak records on Steam? It’s none other than a discount, with Rockstar’s 2018 action-adventure game receiving a massive 75% discount on the platform, bringing its price down to $15. Grabbing Red Dead Redemption 2 for this price is an absolute steal, and the sale is not limited to RDR 2. The Rockstar Games Steam Sale offers up to 80% discount on their games. 

Red Dead Redemption 2 features the most expansive and immersive open-world Rockstar has created, a world you could get lost in. If you don’t want to play the story, you can still get hours of content just by exploration, with each character in the open world having a new story and each corner opening a new secret. And that’s just one of the beauties of the games; the visuals, storytelling, character design and soundtrack of RDR 2 are second to none. 

In other news, here’s how to earn money fast in Red Dead Online. Also, the Red Dead Redemption franchise has sold over 92 million units. Do you think Red Dead Redemption 2 will create another concurrent player record on Steam? Let us know in the comments below or on our community forum!

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