Broadly anticipated and marketed before release , '' Red Dead Redemption 2 '' broke several records and had the second-biggest launch in the history of entertainment , generating $ 725 million in sales from its opening weekend and shipping over 24 million copies in retail . It was universally acclaimed by critics , who praised the story , characters , open world , and considerable level of detail . It received a number of perfect scores and awards , including the " Critics ' Choice Award " at the 2018 Golden Joystick Awards , and honors such as " Best Narrative " and " Best Score/Music " at The Game Awards 2018
The Game Awards 2018
The Game Awards 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2