Red Dead Online wasn't a missed opportunity in the eyes of Take-Two's boss, but I'd say it's proof that following the GTA train doesn't guarantee the world
Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, defends Red Dead Online, stating it has been successful despite not matching the popularity of GTA Online. He emphasizes that Red Dead Redemption 2's sales numbers reflect its overall success. The article suggests that while Red Dead Online had potential, it struggled to compete with its more successful counterpart.
- ▪Red Dead Online's major updates ceased in 2022 as resources were redirected to GTA 6.
- ▪Zelnick claims Red Dead Online has been immensely successful and long-lasting.
- ▪The game's performance is often overshadowed by the massive success of GTA Online.
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Home News Red Dead Online wasn't a missed opportunity in the eyes of Take-Two's boss, but I'd say it's proof that following the GTA train doesn't guarantee the world Rockstar's multiplayer wild west had some gold in its hills, but not the treasure trove of its gargantuan sibling Image credit: Rockstar Games <img alt="Mark Warren avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/T024V68U9-U060C9DUEVA-a6939267abe2-512.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="512" height="512" > News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on May 27, 2026 Follow Grand Theft Auto Online As Rockstar gear up to release GTA 6 (at least on consoles), spare a thought for Red Dead Online.
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