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Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a 2018 action-adventure game developed and published by Rockstar Games. The story is set in a fictionalized representation of the United States in 1899 and follows the exploits of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and member of the Van der Linde gang, who must face the challenges of a declining Wild West, while attempting to survive against government forces, rival gangs, and other adversaries.

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REVIEW COVERAGE

Partially reviewed

Original notes based on the cited sources. This is a partial assessment; categories we haven’t assessed remain unknown.

Edition & review scope

Concise original summary of ESRB-reported content, not a full playthrough. Levels are Parents Forge interpretations. Unknown means not established. Online interactions and user-created content are outside this guide.

Red Dead Redemption 2, base game described in ESRB record 35888; listed platforms: PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. DLC, mods, later updates and other releases are not assessed.

Catalog ID 11Edition: default

CONTENT BREAKDOWN

What’s in this entry?

Violence

Strong

Bloody gunfights, dismemberment and executions; some kills appear in slow motion.

Sexual content

Moderate

Brief sexual activity and sexual sounds in brothel or camp settings.

Nudity

Strong

Exposed breasts and male genitals, including some nonsexual scenes.

Language

Strong

Strong profanity and a racial slur are reported.

Alcohol, drugs & smoking

Strong

Drunkenness, cocaine gum and opium smoking are depicted.

Frightening & intense themes

Strong

Includes a suicide, torture and severely damaged corpses.

Content notes describe the material, not a universal age recommendation. Different releases, editions and installments can contain different material.

Review sources

Guide updated 2026-11-11T04:21:33Z · Parents Forge source-based summary

ESRB: Red Dead Redemption 2 · Source (accessed 2026-11-11)
Factual source: Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). Original concise advisories by Parents Forge; no endorsement claimed.