5 Major Problems Rockstar Face With Red Dead Redemption 2 

5. The Release Timing Is Off

Although the current console generation can barely be considered 'new', they are still selling well and will undoubtedly increase their install-base over time. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were released over three years ago, and don’t look like they're going anywhere for quite some time.

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released onto this generation exclusively, which may be an issue when compared to the install-base that GTA V was released onto - that being the very end of the life of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

This meant that there were a huge number of consoles in the hands of consumers. This massive install-base allowed the game to sell 70 millions units, enough copies to become the 4th best-selling game of all-time.

If we judge the potential sales of Red Dead Redemption 2 by the current best-selling games on each console, the figures do not look so great. The best-selling game on the PlayStation 4, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, has sold 2.7 million copies, whereas the best-selling title on the Xbox One, Halo 5: Guardians, has sold a more impressive 5 million.

However, if Rockstar want the Red Dead series to become 'the new GTA', they will undoubtedly struggle to sell as many units in the current console environment - especially with the modular PS4 Pro dividing consumer interest even further.