How long is Red Dead Redemption 2?

Rockstar Games is known for making expansive, open-world games. The newest addition, Red Dead Redemption 2, is no different. While players are unlikely to come across anything as tall and booming as Grand Theft Auto 5' Los Santos, RDR2 is taking the Wild West as big as they can make it. With their attention to detail, the days in RDR2 are long and the campaign is much longer.

So, how long does it take to beat RDR2?

Recent reports may be a little off, saying the game takes roughly 60 hours to beat. That 60 hours only counts the single-player campaign, though, and this is unlikely to be counting the numerous side quests and activities the game will likely offer, including any collectibles. With those added in, the single player aspect could possibly count over 100 in hours. The 2,000-page script that has been shown in the past shows off the main story, side missions, optional dialog, and other scripted interactions. It did not indicated other aspects like gambling, hunting, and those that just want to explore the land.

Remember, though: 60 hours is likely just from point A to point B, finishing the main story to move on to other things. By those calculations, to 100% on the game could easily span 150 hours (and that's if you never make it online). 

In addition, we need not forget that there's the Red Dead Online coming alongside the game in November, offering countless hours online and away from the main story. Just like GTA Online, Red Dead will allow players to create their own character and interact in the open-world, sans story, but with updates for years to come. 

Basically, expect to drop at least 60 hours into Red Dead Redemption 2 for the story, plus anything else you might want to do within the game. This isn't mean to be a quick game and, like GTA 5, it's bound to keep adding updates and additions over the next several years.

Prior to launch, Rockstar Games were the real rock stars and let a terminally ill fan play their game just prior to launch, just in case he didn't make it all the way to launch.