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No one really knows but if they have the same plans for PC as they do with console, then the answer is likely no. .....for now at least. On console at least they have expressed a desire to focus on one game world for all. That's not to say that they will never change their minds but even in recent discussions, this still seems to be R*'s vision. .....at least on console. I just don't imagine that changing for PC unless they feel differences in the platforms warrant it or perhaps they are looking to go that route across the board. .......but who knows. We can speculate all day about it.

There is (or was) literally a "Character Transfer" option in the Online menu in GTAV that allows you to do just that through the R* Social Club. ....at least they did. I honestly don't recall if that option is still available though as I do remember hearing info they were going to be cutting it off at some point.

Well, there is typically no intended "end game" in these types of titles. It's all about content to help keep them thriving. A lot of people hate MTXs but without them, the games would not exist past a certain point. .......but that's never a sure thing either because without good, continual content to maintain an attractive product, players won't stick around. In R* games like GTAO and especially RDO, they are supposed to be environments where players interact and continue to develop / grow their characters. GTAO has been running for 6 years now is one of the most (if not the most) successful GaaS model in the industry. There are no signs of it ending anytime soon so obviously, people still feel attracted to the game and what it continues to offer. In a recent interview with R*, they discussed the future of RDO and it's content. We can look forward to expansion of the existing roles including new ones. As for what to spend your money on, they are looking at introducing things like properties, businesses, etc. Heists are good possibilities as well. I can see a lot of these things intermingling but also as brand new seperate opportunities. There is no "end game" in RDO. People play because they enjoy the gameplay experience. As long as folks have a reason to stick with or keep coming back to RDO, they will. R* is clever in that respect as they typically offer new incentives to people in the form of weekly bonuses, daily challenges, etc. .....and with the new roles, we are now seeing weekly bounties, collectables, etc. ....a page from the GTAO playbook. ....and remember, new content is always added so the gameworld simply keeps expanding. RDO will be very different in a year than it is right now. It will feel much more robust as it does now by comparison to when it released.

Most definitely. They said as much in a recent interview regarding expansion of roles and the introduction of new ones .....also properties, etc.

Well, I think it will be a while after PS5's release before we begin to feel these latest PS4 games feel that dated. It will take time for the new titles designed to take advantage of PS5s features come to market. I also notice how games tend to take a while to "ramp up" in terms of quality after a while compared to earlier titles on the same console. It seems to take some time before games arrive that really take advantage of the new hardware. In other words, I don't expect it to be an instant shock as you might compare PS3 titles to PS4 right now if you get what I mean. It will take at least a little while before we get there IMO / IME. Also, without a replacement for games like RDR2 on PS5, it will still remain relevant to me until there is.

My history is nearly identical to yours with the advent of PC's popularity during the 80's. Before that was consoles of the time and arcades. ......many, many arcades. My reasons for switching to the PS3 was the same. .....tired of the bi-yearly upgrades, etc. It's nice to be able to plop down on the couch with a controller, turn on the big screen and start gaming. Actually, there are quite a few AAA titles coming next year being developed for the current gen consoles. Among them are titles like The Last of Us II, Watch Dogs: Legion and Cyberpunk 2077. The thing is, I think the backward compatibility of the PS5 will also help as PS4 games (including those currently being developed) will be playable on the new console when it arrives at the end of 2020. ....and btw, the 3 I listed are also games that can be played solo (2 of them possibly with only that option). Solo isn't as dead as some of the media had thought IMO and some of those companies / franchises that bought into obviously realized their mistake when they tried to cut those elements out of their games. Obviously some PvP-only games will still be wildly successful regardless but I believe some interpret that as evidence that MP-only is the wave of the future. .....not in all cases IMO and I think the decisions by some large AAA developers who have strayed but came back to SP is telling. I think there is a strong presence in the gaming community that enjoys single player and cooperative play more than some realize. One case in point is CoD: MW. ....not only did they come back strong with a commitment to a campaign worthy of the name, but they also decided to ditch the zombie mode to focus on a more robust coop mode that they plan to support in the coming years. Yeah..... I can't wait to hear more details on the PS5. I'm also ecstatic that I'll be able to continue to play my PS4 titles on it as well.

There's even people that cheat and find / use exploits on console. My point is that people will always find ways. I know PC can be much worse in this respect as games tend to be much more vulnerable to hacks, etc. All I can say is that R* is just barely releasing even some of the more basic details about the game at this point so everyone is still waiting for more information. I'm sure hacking is something they are well aware of and (hopefully) will address concerns before release.

I'm not saying no exclusives for PC. .....just confirming some of those were early release for PS4 owners that were later made available to XB1. I just don't know off hand if everything they listed was in the console versions.

Yeah, some of this stuff was PS4 exclusives but then released for XB1 later if I'm not mistaken. Not entirely sure about all of it though. Maybe someone else can answer that question.

The only new details I have seen was the following they ust announced today regarding system requirements, some additions to PC, etc.: I'll wager we hear much more in the coming days / weeks before release though. I'll be posting anything coming over the R* Newswire in this forum when available.

Hi @gsamson24 and welcome to the site.

Hi @Peaky Blinders and welcome to the site. No, R* does not have an official forum. However, RDR2.org is a fan site with a great community that is more than willing to help with your issue if they can. I would recommend reading through and/or posting your problem in our Technical sub forum here: https://www.rdr2.org/forums/forum/25-troubleshooting-technical-issues/ Even if someone doesn't have the answer to your problem you can sometimes get feedback on their experiences with R* Support, see if your issue is shared by others and even get news if others already received an answer. To submit a trouble ticket with R* Support, use the link below. Their responses are usually within 24 in my own experience but I think they ask that you allow 48: https://support.rockstargames.com/categories/115001624507?redirect_lang=en_us&_ga=2.180246436.1450387685.1570648032-2004644403.1570648032 If you simply want to submit feedback /ideas (more like a suggestion box), they have a special website set up for that here: https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadonline/feedback?step=decd9bdb Hope that helps and I hope you consider sticking around to browse and perhaps share / contribute some of your own experience, ideas, etc.

RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 FOR PC NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-PURCHASE VIA THE ROCKSTAR GAMES LAUNCHERFIRST SCREENSHOTS, NEW DETAILS AND SYSTEM SPECS REVEALED Red Dead Redemption 2 arrives for PC on November 5th, and starting today, you can pre-purchase the game exclusively via the Rockstar Games Launcher. With a host of new additions and a range of technical, graphical and performance enhancements to make Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC the ultimate version of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang’s open world epic. Here are the first stunning new PC screenshots and additional details. From now until October 22nd, you can pre-purchase Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC exclusively via the Rockstar Games Launcher and receive special bonuses - including two free classic Rockstar Games PC titles from the following: Grand Theft Auto III Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Bully: Scholarship Edition L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition Max Payne 3: The Complete Edition All pre-purchases made on the Rockstar Games Launcher also include free upgrades to the Premium Editions of Red Dead Redemption 2, with the Special Edition and Ultimate Edition both discounted by $20 each. Additional pre-purchase bonuses via the Rockstar Games Launcher include: Outlaw Survival Kit for Story Mode War Horse for Story Mode Le Trésor des Morts Treasure Map for Story Mode Cash Bonus for Story Mode 50 Gold Bars for Red Dead Online For additional where to buy information including other digital retailers, click here. Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC takes full advantage of the power of the PC to bring every corner of this massive, rich and detailed world to life from the windswept snowy peaks of the Grizzly Mountains to the dusty roads of Lemoyne; from the mud-spattered storefronts of Valentine to the cobbled streets of St Denis. New graphical and technical enhancements for deeper immersion include increased draw distances for better navigation; higher quality global illumination and ambient occlusion for improved day and night lighting; higher quality snow trails, improved reflections and deeper, higher resolution shadows at all distances; tessellated tree textures and improved grass and fur textures for added realism in every plant and animal. Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC also offers HDR support, the ability to run high-end display setups with 4K resolution and beyond, multi-monitor configurations, widescreen configurations, faster frame rates and more. Click on each of the new high-resolution screenshots to see the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC and see the game's official system specifications below, along with additional info. In addition to the technical enhancements, Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC brings additional updates to the world of RDR2 Story Mode, including: 3 New Bounty Hunter Missions: Herman Zizendorf has been stealing tools from tradesmen – track him down in Blackwater. Ex-Confederate Cavalry Officer Camille de Millemont is wanted dead or alive out by Catfish Jacksons, but his loyal men are never far behind. Bart Cavanaugh and his gang are camping out in Big Valley. Take Bart dead or alive without alerting his gang if you want to avoid a whole mess of trouble. 2 New Gang Hideouts: Take on the deadly Del Lobos gang in new hideouts at Gaptooth Breach and Solomon’s Folly. 2 New Treasure Maps: Search for treasures across the new Landmarks of Riches and The Elemental Trail maps for gold bars and other rewards. New Mission “To The Ends of The Earth” – collect requested herbs for a range of rewards New Weapons for Story Mode including: M1899 Pistol – all-new Semi-automatic handgun with clip loaded ammunition Evans Repeater – high capacity repeater (previously available in Red Dead Online only) High Roller Revolver – ornate double-action revolver (previously available in Red Dead Online only) Le Mat Revolver – powerful revolver with the ability to shoot shotgun shells (previously available in Red Dead Online only) New Horses for Story Mode including: Warped Brindle Arabian – a fast and agile mount Few Spot Appaloosa – beautiful and hardy, ideal for cross-country journeys Perlino Andalusian – a healthy, sturdy animal, ideal for hunting (previously available in Red Dead Online only) Red Chestnut Arabian – a fleet-footed beast with a distinctive coat (previously available in Red Dead Online only) Plus 3 new wild horse variations – keep an eye out for wild herds featuring the Buttermilk Buckskin Kentucky Saddler, Liver Chestnut Morgan and Gold Palomino Tennessee Walker 5 New Trinkets to collect with new effects: Hawk Talon – permanently decreases Stamina bar drain speed by 30% when drawing a bow Cat Eye – permanently increases the length of Fortifying tonic effects by 20% Shark Tooth – permanently increases horse bonding experience bonus by 10% Turtle Shell – permanently increases health bar refill speed by 10% Crow Beak – permanently increases looted ammo by 10% Red Dead Redemption 2 has been specifically developed to perform on a wide range of machines: Minimum Specifications: OS: Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601) Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 Memory: 8GB Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB HDD Space: 150GB Sound Card: DirectX compatible Recommended Specifications: OS: Windows 10 - April 2018 Update (v1803) Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 12GB Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB HDD Space: 150GB Sound Card: DirectX compatible Stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for more on Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC including a new official 4K 60FPS trailer. And for more information on all versions of Red Dead Redemption 2, head over to the game’s official site at rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2.

.......as for it being "worth it", that's really a personal decision based on your own playstyle and needs. I rarely use fast travel in the game so in my case, I never even considered it. I just ride to a local FT spot when needed.

There are not a lot of details right now on the PC release other than the date but I would image we'll be hearing much more in the coming days / weeks.

Could be..... I think there will be a lot of factors involved in that decision including the sales of PS5's, new R* titles, RDO's success, PS5's new features, etc. I'm sure part of the choice to create an enhanced version of GTAO was the fact that PS4 wasn't able to play PS3 games. .....which would limit the lifespan of their game on that platform as playstation owners begin to migrate to PS4, etc. However, the new PS5 will be much more flexible in that respect and Sony is even planning on cross play between the two.

Well, Sony had already confirmed backward compatibility with the PS4 a while ago although there is very recent news that questions how far that will extend but it's based on a brief blurb translated from Japanese: "dev team is putting all power on verifying whether they can secure a complete compatibility. Please wait for more information." The problem is that some are interpreting this as perhaps the PS5 will not work with all PS4 titles while others thinks it means earlier generations like the PS3 and PS2. .....but that is pure speculation as information had already been that PS4 was included in the comp. Either way, I think it's a relatively safe bet PS5 will be able to run our PS4 games when it launches in a year but stay tuned for more details about it to be confirmed.

Hi @EaglesLanding and welcome to the forums. It's a good community as you may have noticed already given your post count. Glad you're here.

Welcome to the Troubleshooting & Technical Issues sub forum. Here you can discuss your technical issues, bugs, glitches, share possible solutions, etc. Please keep in mind when posting that we are a fan site and not affiliated with Rockstar Games or TakeTwo. We are simply fans like you of the game. However, we do have a knowledgeable community here with all kinds of backgrounds and experience. Chances are, someone might have the same problem as you and possibly even a solution or helpful advice. Also, we would encourage you to submit a trouble ticket with Rockstar if you are having problems with the game. Even with known issues it's important that people continue to submit their reports with R* as it might help provide them with an idea of what the problem may be and perhaps even expedite a fix. Try to be as descriptive as possible in your feedback. Below is the link to the Rockstar Support site. Responses are typically within 24 hrs during the week IME but I believe they ask to allow 48: https://support.rockstargames.com/categories/115001624507 You can also submit suggestions and various feedback here if you wish, although you will not receive a response. This link is more like a suggestion box of sorts that Rockstar monitors: https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadonline/feedback Thank You Added 11/12/19: If you find a resolution to your problem, please report back what worked for you. You solution may end up helping someone else. Please don't artificially "bump" or create duplicate threads on the same subject.

.....just remember that the forum isn't about self promoting YT channels, websites, etc.

SERGIO VINCENZA: DANGEROUS MILITARY DEFECTOR ON THE LOOSENEW LEGENDARY BOUNTY, PLUS UNLOCK THE SLAUGHTER MASK AND MORE The anarchist agitator and former military sharpshooter Sergio Vincenza is this week's Legendary Bounty. Since defecting from the military, Vincenza has been on the run and his accuracy with a rifle has passed into the stuff of legends. The glint of sunshine reflecting off his scope is said to be a grim harbinger and an omen of death. His last major operation was a botched assassination attempt on the Governor of Saint Denis, and he is rumored to be holed up in the fire tower at Roanoke Ridge. But beware: Vincenza's men are highly-trained ex-military who are said to have rigged the hills with traps and explosives. Approach with considerable caution. Licensed Bounty Hunters can take on Vincenza and his anarchist gang by picking up his poster at any local sheriff's office. Wheeler, Rawson & Co. has a new selection of clothing available for a limited time only, including the Folwell and Dillehay Hats, the eye-catching Prieto Poncho, Eberhart Coat, and the stylish combo of the Morales Vest and Carver Pants. For seasoned players looking to test their nerve, a tense survival match awaits with this week's featured Free Aim series, Name Your Weapon. Compete in teams and Free-For-All variants; the more difficult the weapon you use to fell your opponent, the more points you earn. This week, wandering saleswoman Madam Nazar is seeking the Naturalists Collection. Acquire the Cherrywood Comb, Egret Egg and Bitterweed, and deliver all three to her for a healthy remittance. Newcomers to the frontier looking for adventurous undertakings would be wise to search out the Legendary Bounty Hunter, Cripps or Madam Nazar this week, and take advantage of a limited time 5 Gold Bar discount on the Bounty Hunter's License, the Trader's Butcher Table and Collector's Satchel required for Frontier Pursuits, but only until October 14th. Of course players who connect their Social Club account with Twitch Prime can still receive the Bounty Hunter's License for free, while active PlayStation Plus subscribers can still claim their free Butcher’s Table through October 14th and anybody who has successfully nabbed all the hidden playing cards in GTA Online will get the Collector’s Satchel free. There are plenty of additional rewards on offer this week, including 5,000 Club XP simply for playing Red Dead Online and 30% extra Character and Role XP for all Role missions, challenges and events: Bounty Hunter: All Bounty Missions including Legendary and PvP Bounties Bounty Hunter: Manhunt and Day of Reckoning Free Roam Events Bounty Hunter: All Daily Challenges Trader: All Sell Missions Trader: All Daily Challenges Trader: Trade Route Free Roam Event Collector: Collecting Coins, Family Heirlooms and Wild Flowers Collector: All Weekly Set Sale and Collectors Set Sales Collector: Salvage and Condor Egg Free Roam Events and Daily Challenges Completing the Sergio Vincenza Legendary Bounty will land you an exclusive colorway of the Inglett Scarf and 100 rounds of Express Rifle Ammo within 24 hours of completion. PlayStation Plus members who log into Red Dead Online between October 8 and November 4 will receive an exclusive tint of the Killiman Vest within 24 hours of logging in. Celebrate the Halloween season with the terrifying Slaughter Mask. Starting Thursday, simply play GTA Online between October 10th and December 12th and you’ll unlock this free mask to wear in your adventures in Red Dead Online. The Slaughter Mask will be added to your Camp’s wardrobe within 24 hours of logging into Red Dead Online. Stay tuned to the Newswire for more Red Dead Online news in the coming weeks.

........hacker.

He doesn't play the game because his platform is PC. His concern is about hackers in RDO based on his past experience with them in GTAO apparently getting other people banned. ....if I read that correctly. Personally, I believe he's over thinking it and should get the game or not based on whether he's interested. Obviously, there are a lot of non-hacker folks on PC who enjoy GTAO. If there is a concern about cheaters taking advantage of the game or others in the early stages of release then maybe but it a few months later after release.