Red Dead Redemption 2 sets a new record for simultaneous players on Steam with a big discount

The popular Red Dead Redemption 2 game by Rockstar Games has reached a new peak of simultaneous players on Steam, gathering 86,717 users at the same time. This became possible thanks to a significant 75% discount that reduced the price of the game to $15.
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The previous record for simultaneous players was set in November 2023 and amounted to 77,655 users. The current surge in activity is associated with the Rockstar Games sale on Steam, where Red Dead Redemption 2 is offered at the lowest price ever.

RDR2 online. Image: SteamDB
The game was first released on consoles in October 2018, and appeared on PC in November 2019. Since then, it has won over 175 Game of the Year awards and sold over 67 million copies as of June 2024.
This success demonstrates the continued interest of players in Red Dead Redemption 2, even several years after its release. The discount and positive reviews helped to attract new players and bring back those who were already familiar with the game.
For those who have not yet experienced this epic adventure in the world of the Wild West, now is a great opportunity to purchase the game at an attractive price.
Source: SteamDB