What you need to know
- Red Dead Redemption 2 joins the Xbox Game Pass library on Xbox One from May 7.
- Xbox Game Pass is now available on Xbox One and PC, available starting as low as $1 via the Microsoft Store.
Updated May 7, 2020: Red Dead Redemption 2 is now available on Xbox Game Pass. Usually, games are available at 8 PM EDT the previous day, but this title appears to be the exception.
Microsoft has announced that Rockstar Games' latest open-world western, Red Dead Redemption 2, is headed to Xbox Game Pass on May 7. The Netflix-style subscription for Xbox games welcomes the hit to its rotating library of titles, included under its flat $10 monthly subscription on Xbox One consoles.
Red Dead Redemption 2 first hit Xbox One in late 2018, launching to near-universal praise among critics for its vast open-world sandbox. Developed by Rockstar Games, talent also behind the Grand Theft Auto series, the title sees players assume the role of Arthur Morgan and a crew of outlaws traversing America for survival. That provides the backdrop for a deep narrative spanning dozens of hours, and a multiplayer component under Red Dead Online.
Red Dead Redemption 2's arrival also sees the departure of Grand Theft Auto V, added to the rotating Xbox Game Pass lineup earlier this year. The title, also among Xbox bestsellers this generation, remains at a 20% discount until May 7, for those looking to lock down a digital copy.
Red Dead Redemption 2 adds further value to Microsoft's subscription service, featuring over 200 games on Xbox One, with entry-level deals providing access for as low as $1. Xbox Game Pass soon includes Red Dead Redemption 2, alongside top Microsoft series like Halo, Gears of War, and Forza, for a single buck.
