There were massive expectations that surrounded Red Dead Online around the time of RDR2's launch in 2018, with many expecting Rockstar to repeat the same success that was found with the massively popular Grand Theft Auto Online. Despite the great reception of Red Dead Redemption 2 and the high potential behind the title's multiplayer experiences, the life cycle of Red Dead Online was very short-lived, leaving a stain on the otherwise stellar reputation of RDR2 itself.