Same content as Red Dead Redemption 2?

[Gestum]

Maybe I don't understand it correctly: There is a notice on the store page saying "The content included with the standalone version of Red Dead Online is identical to what is included with Red Dead Redemption 2." As I understand it, this means that the single player content from RDR 2 is included if you buy Red Dead Online - but then, why is it so much cheaper? Why would anyone buy Red Dead Redemption 2 if you get the same thing *and* an online mode for less money with Red Dead Online? What am I missing?

[MaxorMeow]

Misleading. Red Dead Online gives you the multiplayer version ONLY.

If you want to play the Story mode (Red Dead Redemption 2 campaign), you have to buy the full game.

[Gestum]

Originally posted by MaxorMeow:

Misleading. Red Dead Online gives you the multiplayer version ONLY.

If you want to play the Story mode (Red Dead Redemption 2 campaign), you have to buy the full game.

Thanks, well, but then that notice is indeed phrased very misleadingly! And it's so prominently placed! What were they thinking?

[Muppet among Puppets]

It does not say, it was identical to rdo2 though

[arieffauzi]

the file installation is identical that means you don't need to download it again if you want to share the game file with your friends (or doing a backup) or you have the second account

[Recoomer]

Originally posted by Gestum:

"The content included with the standalone version of Red Dead Online is identical to what is included with Red Dead Redemption 2."

It says in big bold off colour letters: "NOTICE: (as above)"
Because if they didn't prominently display that, then someone who already owned RDR2 might "accidentally" purchase RDO thinking it's a different game (or even the first games online multiplayer re-released, as it isn't called RDR2O.)
So in short they where idiot-proofing it against "false advertising" claims from one sort, yet another still found a way.
It's kind of like how lawnmowers now all have big signs on the side saying "warning do not place hands in blades while mower is running." They lost enough lawsuits to unhanded people who claimed "you didn't tell me NOT to do it" that now they "Tell you"

[Gestum]

Well, to me the most likely meaning of "identical content" is... identical content. That would naturally include also the single player content, campaign etc. I get now what they were trying to say with that notice, but it lacks clarity and unambiguity.

[Boboscus]

If you can't tell a difference between Red Dead ONLINE and Red Dead REDEMPTION then who's to blame? ♥♥♥♥* is really sketchy but this is as clear as day.

[arieffauzi]

Originally posted by Gestum:

Well, to me the most likely meaning of "identical content" is... identical content. That would naturally include also the single player content, campaign etc. I get now what they were trying to say with that notice, but it lacks clarity and unambiguity.

yeah it is identical with the contents all the same but the different is on RDO it's been locked until you pay the money for the story mode unlocked

[m142]

Originally posted by Boboscus:

If you can't tell a difference between Red Dead ONLINE and Red Dead REDEMPTION then who's to blame? ♥♥♥♥* is really sketchy but this is as clear as day.

American law, it's made to either milk companies or protect people dumber than pets they hold.
And if thread is done with it would help if owner set it/edited name as closed

[TheFjordLord]

I suggest getting the story mode and trying out online if you want to but the online isn't worth it. The story however is so good it's worth the 60$ for me.