How Many Story Chapters Are in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2)?

By Nicholas Barth ·

The story in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) contains multiple chapters, and we know just how many there are for players to complete.

How Many Story Chapters Are in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2)?

Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) has easily established itself as one of the giants in the video game industry in no time at all with its interesting and action packed story driving the way for its success. A prequel to the original Red Dead Redemption, RDR2 lets players control Arthur Morgan and experience life as a member of the Van der Linde Gang before the events of the first title in the franchise. However, players are unable to tell exactly how many story chapters there are in Red Dead Redemption 2 when they are playing, but the information has made its way around online thanks to those who have beaten the game, and we have the number for how many story chapters are in RDR2 covered for you. 

How Many Story Chapters Are in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2)?

Rockstar Games has stated that it will take players roughly around 60 hours in order to complete all of the story chapters in Red Dead Redemption 2. These 60 hours are spread among the six main sections of the game that players will have to guide Arthur Morgan through and two epilogue chapters that will become available when you finish RDR2. 

So to answer the question of how many story chapters are in Red Dead Redemption 2, there are a total of eight with two being unlocked once the main portion of the popular Rockstar Games' title has been completed.

How Many Story Chapters Are in Red Dead Redemption 2 RDR2
Players will get to see a younger John Marston in the story of Red Dead Redemption 2. (Source: IGN)

However, with such an expansive world that offers a multitude of side missions, quests, and other activities for players to experience and complete, the amount of content players choose to experience when they are playing through the story chapters of RDR2 will cause the playtime for each player to vary. I know that I have had trouble keeping on track when I can go hunting, bounty hunting or just play some cards on my back and forth from mission areas. 

Now that you know how many story chapters there are in Red Dead Redemption 2, be sure to check out all of our other guides for the western game of RDR2 that has taken over the industry and doesn't look to be going anywhere anytime soon. 

(cover photo courtesy of Rockstar Games)