
The creation of “Red Dead Redemption 2” started around 2010, with the main development period falling between 2011 and 2013. Development in total took approximately five years as per conservative estimations, but the entire process lasted about eight years. For Rockstar Games, it was definitely worth it. Even in 2025, it remains a strong contender. Often regarded as one of the best video games ever made, it also ranks among the top-selling video games of all time. However, many executives outside of Rockstar see these sales figures and want similar success for themselves. Not every game requires being another “Red Dead 2,” or striving to be the “greatest” or the “best-selling.” This is especially true when one considers the real costs, both human and industrial, which the surface-level awards barely hint at. Regrettably, this mindset has not undergone significant change yet.