Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer – YouTube
Since leaving Rockstar, Benzies has overseen only one release — MindsEye earlier this year — a title that, for many, fell short of lofty expectations.
Some fans also pointed to a perceived dip in GTA V DLC quality as reason for concern. “GTA V follow-up DLC was uninspired, this trailer also seems uninspired. A company can’t lose its best developer and still put out the same level of product,” read one Reddit reaction.
Another early critic dismissed Arthur Morgan as “completely tasteless,” expressing disappointment with the initial footage. Whether those voices softened after spending time with Arthur and the Van der Linde gang is another matter — many players eventually came to appreciate his character arc.
It was always possible Red Dead Redemption 2 might not meet the enormous hype—just as Grand Theft Auto VI faces similar uncertainty today. Still, those early online predictions serve as a reminder: underestimate Rockstar at your peril. On the internet, nothing truly disappears.
Source: gamesradar.com
