Rockstar Games has announced that its upcoming sequel Red Dead Redemption 2 will now be released for the PS4 and Xbox One in the spring of 2018.

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Originally revealed to be releasing in the fall of 2017 , Rockstar announced the delay today, saying that "some extra time is necessary to ensure that we can deliver the best experience possible for our fans."Rockstar also offered a look at brand new screenshots from the Red Dead sequel:"We are very sorry for any disappointment this delay causes, but we are firm believers in delivering a game only when it is ready. We are really excited to bring you more details about the game this summer," the Rockstar blog post reads.After teasing the game for several days , Rockstar finally confirmed Red Dead 2's existence with a first-look trailer. As part of its official reveal, PlayStation and Rockstar announced a partnership that will give PS4 players online DLC timed exclusives.For more on the upcoming sequel, read up on everything we know so far about Red Dead Redemption 2 While not available for preorder currently, you can see Red Dead Redemption 2 on Amazon here

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