Red Dead Redemption 2 is a sprawling open-world action-adventure game set in the American West at the turn of the 20th century. Players experience the decline of the Wild West through the eyes of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and member of the Van der Linde gang, as they navigate a world of lawmen, rival gangs, and the encroaching modern age. The game emphasizes story, character development, and a vast, detailed environment with a focus on realism and player choice.