Red Dead Redemption 2: 8 Reasons You Should Be Worried 

7. How Is The Gameplay Different From The Original (Or Even GTA V)?

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When the second trailer for GTA V dropped all the way back in 2012, it teased some huge game-changing features for the franchise. Showcasing the sequel's new direction, the trailer focused on the difference between the three playable protagonists, indicating a radical departure for the series.

On the other hand though, RDR 2's new trailer doesn't show off anything that couldn't be accomplished in the original title. It's clear that staple features are back in force this time around, with stranger interactions, heists, multiple playable characters and wildlife hunting all taking centre focus of the latest reveal.

While some of these features are new to the series, they aren't new to Rockstar's open worlds. There's been nothing hinted at either officially or in leaks that could revolutionise the way RDR 2 plays, and after an eight year gap, that could pose a huge problem.

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