Aug 01, 2016 06:18 AM EDT By Vinay Patel, UniversityHerald Reporter

Without-a-doubt, "Red Dead Redemption 2" has been one of the most-anticipated video game releases for quite a long time. Avid "RDR" fans have been waiting with bated breath for the next installment of the hit open world, western action-adventure game, ever since the original title, "Red Dead Redemption" was released in 2010.

Rumor mills continue have not ceased churning speculations centering on the purported game's release date, storyline and gameplay.

Although Rockstar Games have remained mum regarding these speculations and neither confirmed nor denied them, there are always positive details stemming from the studio that give the game's huge fanbase hope that the sequel will still come out despite contradicting reports. In fact, according to reports on PC Games N, the sequel will hit the store shelves anytime soon.

According to the publication, the sequel will be released under a different title; nevertheless, until confirmed by Rockstar Games and Take-Two, gamers should refer to it as "Red Dead Redemption 2."

If rumors doing rounds are anything to go by, the next title might be dubbed, "Red Dead Rebellion." Plus, there are speculations suggesting that Rockstar Games might also come up with a "Red Dead Revengeance" title.

It is important to note that these development and release date details are mere speculations until Rockstar Games either confirm or debunks them.

As far as the release date is concerned, several reports hint an August release date for "Red Dead Redemption 2." Possibly, Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive are planning a surprise launch this month. However, until the studio rubber stamps these rumors, fans are recommended to take them with a grain of salt.

In other news, Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive are currently developing new games slated to be unveiled before 2018, and one of the games is the sequel of "Red Dead Redemption," Express reported.

Taking these rumors into consideration, it looks like Rockstar Games is hard at work on a slew of exciting upcoming projects and will unravel them soon.

Fans and critic will have to continue waiting with bated breath until the studio confirms these rumors.

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