Borderlands 2 vs Red Dead Redemption 2
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Borderlands 2 vs Red Dead Redemption 2 — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Borderlands 2 2K Games, Aspyr | Red Dead Redemption 2 Rockstar Games |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | September 18, 2012 | October 26, 2018 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Aspyr Media, 2K, Gearbox Software, Sony Computer Entertainment America | Rockstar Games |
| Publisher | 2K Games, Aspyr | Rockstar Games |
| Official Site | http://www.borderlands2.com/ | https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, Shooter, RPG | Action |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Average Playtime | 11 hours | 21 hours |
| Perspective | — | First-person, Third-person |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Android, Apple Macintosh, Linux | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Google Play, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Xbox Store | PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store, Steam, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3 Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor Memory: 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) Hard Disk Space: 13 GB free Video Memory: 256 MB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Other Requirements:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601) Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 150 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X Compatible |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7 Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor Memory: 2 GB Hard Disk Space: 20 GB free Video Memory: 512MB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Other Requirements:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only) | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 - April 2018 Update (v1803) Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 150 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X Compatible |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 89 / 100 | 96 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (3,319 ratings) | 4.6 / 5 (5,510 ratings) |