Summary
- Red Dead Redemption 2 player discovers potential intentional detail, sparking debate.
- Rockstar's attention to detail in RDR2 continues to impress players, even six years later.
- Thomas Downes' grave misspelling is possibly intentional due to illiteracy rates during this period, highlighting Rockstar's dedication to historical accuracy.
A Red Dead Redemption 2 player online has discovered what appears to be an interesting mistake in the game. However, some gamers in the Red Dead Redemption 2 community have reason to believe this is actually an intentional detail included by Rockstar.
If intentional, it certainly wouldn't be the first time that Rockstar had gone above and beyond when it comes to the attention to detail in Red Dead Redemption 2. Six years after the game's initial launch, gamers are still finding hidden details in Red Dead Redemption 2, with many so obscure it leaves players questioning why Rockstar even included it in the first place. However, this fosters a sense of exploration in the game, with the feeling that there's always more to discover, even for seasoned veterans of the game. Just recently, a Red Dead Redemption 2 player pointed out a subtle detail about honor, showcasing how these details are included in every facet of the game.
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Redditor TheOneShotKidd pointed out that Thomas Downes' grave appears to be misspelled, with the surname inscribed "Downs." Downes is an important character in the game, as he's the one who inadvertently gives Arthur tuberculosis in Red Dead Redemption 2. His grave appears after his passing, with the name misspelled. However, many players in the thread explained that it's unlikely this is a mistake. As one gamer put it, "illiteracy was much more common then than it is now." This means that Rockstar considered that Downes' family may not be able to spell his name correctly, making this even more incredible attention to detail in the game.
Is Thomas Downes' Grave Misspelled on Purpose in Red Dead Redemption 2?
In other games, it would definitely be easy to put this down to an oversight from a developer. However, the attention to detail in Red Dead Redemption 2 that has been found by the community has earned Rockstar the benefit of the doubt in this case. If it is an accident, it's certainly a happy one.
It has now been almost six years since Red Dead Redemption 2 was first released, and the fact that new details are being found is mind-boggling. However, it can't last forever, and there are many out there who are clamoring for a Red Dead Redemption 3. Given the fact that Rockstar is currently preoccupied with Grand Theft Auto 6 right now, it's difficult to imagine a new Western title any time soon, although the success of the previous game makes it a near-certainty to happen at some point. For now, gamers will have to remain patient with their Red Dead Redemption 3 wish lists by their side until Rockstar is ready to speak about a sequel.
Red Dead Redemption 2
- Released
- October 26, 2018
WHERE TO PLAY
America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.
- 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
- How Long To Beat
- 50 Hours
- Metascore
- 97
