By Sagar V. Mankar 
Red Dead Redemption 2, the acclaimed western-themed action-adventure game, has reached a new milestone on Steam. According to SteamDB, the game hit a peak concurrent player count of 86,717 on January 26, surpassing its previous record of 77,655 set in November 2023.
This surge in popularity is attributed to Rockstar Games’ recent Steam sale, where players can enjoy discounts of up to 80% on various titles. Red Dead Redemption 2 stands out as one of the most attractive deals, priced at just $15, reflecting a generous 75% discount.
Originally released for consoles in October 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2 made its PC debut on November 5, 2019. Since then, it has achieved remarkable success, earning over 178 game awards and selling more than 67 million copies worldwide across the platforms as of June 2024.
Often regarded as a masterpiece, this game boasts a remarkable positive score of 91% from 666,000 reviewers on Steam.
Looking ahead, Rockstar Games has fans eagerly awaiting updates on the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. Currently slated for a fall 2025 release, the lack of recent news has sparked speculation about potential delays. Despite that, a recent Financial Times report predicts that GTA 6 could generate $1 billion in revenue solely from pre-orders. We can expect to receive more information during Take-Two Interactive’s upcoming earnings call, which is scheduled for February 6th.
Sources: SteamDB