The 'Save Red Dead Online' Social Media Campaign Deserves More Recognition

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When Red Dead Online was released, no one expected it to do as well as Grand Theft Auto Online. Sure, one could argue about the gameplay, the online elements, the griefing, and every difference between the two any day of the week, but Red Dead Online still has a dedicated following of players. Many of these players, unfortunately, feel ignored.

Red Dead Online is an online-only live service game. It’s obviously more akin to GTA Online than battle royale games, but communication is key for all of these games. If Fortnite didn’t receive constant communications and fixes, if Apex Legends didn’t either from its developer, then the games would not retain the popularity they have now. Communication is always a key complaint in what could be regarded as a “failing” live-service game.

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This is notable because, despite constant pleas from players, Rockstar has been largely quiet about the #SaveRedDeadOnline social media campaign. Players have serious issues with lack of content or even communication. It’s hard to say when it all started, but when Red Dead Online revealed its first update this year, many fans were upset due to bare bone and lackluster offerings. The hashtag #SaveRedDeadOnline has trended many times, but it’s only gotten worse.

Many have noted how much attention Rockstar has paid toGrand Theft Auto Online lately – standalone GTA Online release, remasters of the GTA Trilogy, GTA 5 re-releases, and the recent announcement of GTA 6—and see these as neglect for Red Dead. Now, this is largely concerning because Rockstar has abandoned several games and IPs for Red Dead and GTA, and it’s not impossible Red Dead falls to the wayside for GTA. After all, Grand Theft Auto