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Yes. The ESRB says Red Dead Redemption 2 contains brief sexual content and nudity. It describes a brothel scene, a distant spanking scene, sexual moaning, and male nudity in non-sexual settings.
What sexual content is in Red Dead Redemption 2?
The ESRB’s U.S. rating summary identifies these examples:
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Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 Brand New Factory Sealed | $23.80 | Buy on Amazon |
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Red Dead Redemption - PlayStation 5 | $24.99 | Buy on Amazon |
- A woman with exposed breasts straddling a man inside a brothel.
- A spanking scene shown from a distance, with a fleeting depiction of male genitalia.
- Sexual moaning sounds inside a tent.
- Male genitalia shown in non-sexual situations, such as a man swimming in a river or corpses on the ground.
The ESRB characterizes the sexual material as brief. Its examples do not describe prolonged or explicit sexual activity, and the summary distinguishes sexual scenes from nudity in non-sexual settings. ESRB rating summary
What is the game’s ESRB rating?
The ESRB rates the game M for Mature 17+. Its listed content descriptors are Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, and Use of Drugs and Alcohol. It also flags Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. The sexual content is one part of a broader mature-content rating, which also highlights violence. ESRB rating summary
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#1 Best Overall
- From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption
- The deepest and most complex world Rockstar Games has ever created
- Covers a huge range of 19th century American landscapes
- Play as Arthur Morgan, lead enforcer in the notorious Van der Linde gang
- Interact with every character in the world with more than just your gun;Engage in conversation with people you meet. Your actions influence Arthur's honour;Horses are a cowboy's best friend, both transport and personal companion;Bond with your horse as you ride together to unlock new abilities
The ESRB defines “Sexual Content” as non-explicit depictions of sexual behavior, possibly including partial nudity. It says content descriptors identify content that may have contributed to a rating or may interest consumers; they are not a complete inventory of everything in a game. ESRB ratings guide
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Does Rockstar list these warnings?
Yes. Rockstar’s official store page also lists Nudity and Sexual Content among the game’s content labels, but it does not provide the scene-by-scene detail in the ESRB summary. Rockstar Store
Quick Recap
Rank #2
- When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends.
- Experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past in the critically acclaimed predecessor to the 2018 blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Also included is Undead Nightmare, the iconic horror story that transforms the world of Red Dead Redemption into an apocalyptic fight for survival against a zombie horde.
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