Red Dead Redemption 2 PS4 PlayStation 4 1

In potentially controversial news, Red Dead Redemption 2 will include timed exclusive content on the PlayStation 4. We’ve known for some time that Sony is the lead marketing partner on the Rockstar release, but a PlayStation Store pre-order page has shed a little more light on the relationship, revealing that “select content” will be playable “first” on the PS4.

It’s not massively surprising news, given that the console already receives Call of Duty content earlier than the competition, and has had various Destiny missions on lockdown since the start of the generation. Nevertheless, it’s sure to cause ructions if the content turns out to be substantial – which, if we're all honest with ourselves, is unlikely to be the case, eh?

Personally, we can't wait to model our PlayStation exclusive in-game hat. Take that, Microsoft.

Update (20:15 BST): Unless the terms of the relationship have changed, sounds like the timed exclusive content will be limited to multiplayer. Here's what PlayStation brand marketing boss John Koller said all the way back in 2016: "We are pleased to announce that PS4 players get first access to earn select online content in the vast open world of Red Dead Redemption 2."

Old news, then.

[source store.playstation.com, via kotaku.com]