Xbox Game Passis easily one of the best values in gaming today, and those who keep up with its coming and goings likely follow it on social media. A common way it reveals new coming games is by “leaking” confidential emails from Melissa McGamepass, which is amusing to say the least. Humorously, its New Year’s resolution was to stop doing this, but theXbox Game Passsocial media platform has already “leaked” some interesting new information.
While outlining a few things happening over the next month or so, perhaps the most interesting information is howXbox Game Pass is bringing back a game it had previously removed. Of course, this opened the floodgates on speculation as to what this game could be, and one of the leading speculations is that it’sRed Dead Redemption 2.
RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Red Dead Redemption 2 Take a Similar Leap of Faith
Without a doubt,Red Dead Redemption2was one of the biggest gamesto grace the service. Many were excited when this was announced in April 2020, as its longform story-telling is not only highly-praised, it’s the perfect game for many to immerse themselves in while dealing with the ongoing pandemic. Unfortunately, it was a short-lived stint as Game Pass removed it in September 2020.
In so many ways, it is the definition of “when we added [REDACTED] and everyone was happy but then it left and everyone was sad?” As a result, it wouldn’t really be surprising to seeRed Dead Redemption 2come back, and it would indeed make many happy. However, when compared toFallout 4(the other game leading in speculation here), it does seem less likely compared to it.
Namely,Red Dead Redemption 2did JUST leave Game Passin September 2020. While that feels like a long time ago, it really isn’t, and it likely means that Xbox would be forking out for the game yet again. To do so in such a small time span is quite odd, no matter how much fans may want it. On the other hand,Fallout 4makes more sense thanRDR2at least. WithMicrosoft in the process of purchasing Bethesdaand it leaving Game Pass much earlier thanRDR2, it’s about the same in terms of popularity.
Related:The Best Games On Xbox Game Pass
Ultimately, there’s a bunch of stuff it could be, so it’s best not to pull all the eggs in one basket right now. It’ll likely be confirmed soon, but all things considered,Red Dead Redemption 2is a contender albeit an unlikely one. It’s likely enough that, if someone is considered purchasing it, they should perhaps wait and see what’ll come of this announcement. But it’s not likely enough that fans should be readying to cowboy up.
Red Dead Redemption 2is available now on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
MORE:Red Dead Redemption 2’s Hosea Was More Important to John and Arthur than Dutch
