https://www.cnet.com/news/red-dead-redemption-2-has-sold-over-17-million-copies-worldwide/

Those aren't the only accolades Take-Two called out, either: Rockstar's Cowboy epic is apparently the most pre-ordered full game ever sold on PlayStation Network, as well as the biggest day-one sales of any digital PlayStation games.

That's a strong start for a western, to be sure, but it could just be the beginning. In addition to the base game, Rockstar is planning to launch Red Dead Online -- a highly anticipated multiplayer expansion that takes place in Red Dead Redemption 2's open world.