Summary
- Red Dead Redemption 2 lacks a contract killing mode, and could benefit one.
- Players debate how contract killing fits Arthur's character.
- Contract killing could have added replay value and be tied to low honor.
A Red Dead Redemption 2 player online has pointed out that one missing side mission type is a massive missed opportunity for the game. Given the sheer volume of content in Red Dead Redemption 2, it's always interesting to see what Rockstar left out of the game.
Over six years after its release, Red Dead Redemption 2 arguably remains as popular as ever. Just recently, Red Dead Redemption 2 passed its concurrent player count on Steam, an incredible feat for a game of its age. This has certainly been aided by steep discounts on the game of late, giving players the chance to pick up Rockstar's 2018 title at a bargain. However, it's the actual quality of the game that keeps players hooked and has seen gamers return for several playthroughs over the years.
Red Dead Redemption 2: Rarest & Missable Weapons (& How to Get Them)
Arthur Morgan has access to a variety of interesting weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2. Some, however, are very easy to miss.
Despite its popularity, Redditor Rough-Button8137 feels there was one missed opportunity that Red Dead Redemption 2 should have pursued: contract killing. It should be pointed out that Red Dead Redemption 2 does already have Bounty Hunting, albeit a limited number of missions, as does Red Dead Online. Comparatively, the original Red Dead Redemption had an unlimited Bounty Hunting mode that generated new missions for the player each time, and something like this for contract killing that players could replay over and over again could have been interesting.
Red Dead Redemption 2's Lack Of Contract Killing is a Missed Opportunity
Players in the thread took different interpretations. One player claimed, "That ain't Arthur's way," while another retorted, "Arthur's way is money. The more the better." It's cool that players have alternate views on the character, with another asking, "How would you explain it in game?" It's valid to point out that contract killing would be totally against a High Honor Arthur playthrough, so it would be interesting to have had this content perhaps locked behind a Low Honor Arthur. There are plenty of good reasons to go for a Low Honor run in Red Dead Redemption 2, and this would add another great one.
Despite the ongoing popularity of Red Dead Redemption 2, a sequel still seems to be extremely far away at this point. Given the game's gargantuan sales figures, it's difficult to imagine that Rockstar won't pursue it eventually, but with the ongoing development of Grand Theft Auto 6, the Red Dead Redemption series has taken an understandable backseat for the moment. In a way, Rockstar is suffering from its own success, as any sequel will have lofty expectations to live up to. It's certainly not something gamers should expect to see for a long time.
Red Dead Redemption 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
- Released
- October 26, 2018
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Engine
- RAGE
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- N/A
