Red Dead Online: 7 Reasons You Should Give It Another Chance
2. A Living, Breathing World
With their latest update, Rockstar added random encounters to RDO. This was a step in the right direction toward creating a world that feels lived in; similar to that of the main campaign. Whether it’s a random group of bandits, bounty hunters, or just someone in need of a lift back into town, the addition of these NPC encounters was a very welcome one.
If you look at the disastrous launch of Fallout 76, you can gauge just how dire a world with no atmosphere outside of player encounters can be. These surprise events deliver an authentic experience and can be some of the most rewarding elements of an open-world game. They offer a further incentive to go out and explore.
As the updates continue to come through, the world will only become lively. Under the assumption that Rockstar continue to support this online service, what was once a baron wasteland will soon be a dangerous and exciting Wild West. Laying the groundwork for a new character now will give players time to establish themselves in this land in anticipation for further development.