Steam users nominate Red Dead Redemption 2 for post-launch support award, oof

There’s nothing quite like roasting developers through game awards voting, and Steam users are doing this in spectacular fashion, with them nominating Red Dead Redemption 2 for the Labour of Love Award, aka the post-launch support award.

It’s magnificently brutal.

Seems fitting that we should watch some Red Dead Redemption 2 epic fails (and wins)!

If you’re unsure why that’s such a sick burn, let me explain that Rockstar Games hasn’t offered anything in the way of post-launch support. Although the game has been dubbed a “masterpiece” by its fandom, a lot of what makes the game so good comes from the fans and not from the devs.

That being said, we will concede that there are several hidden gems within the base game of RDR2 that make it what it is today, such as hearing Arthur Morgan singing while riding his horse, or the NSFW activities going on behind open curtains. Why else would players be starting new playthroughs five years after its release? It’s thanks to the longevity it offers, predominately through its creative players.

Yet, while many playthroughs are still active, Rockstar isn’t quick to offer assistance. Nowadays, it’s focused on GTA 6 and making sure it actually delivers rather than ending up an overhyped disappointment like Bethesda’s Starfield. But still, back when RDR2 was freshly released, the devs were still very reluctant to do any supporting of any kind.

Running alongside RDR2 for this prestigious Steam award are Apex Legends, DOTA 2, Deep Rock Galatica, and Rust. Honestly, we doubt the others stand a chance, not when players are so determined to make this award a statement about Rockstar’s many failings. And, honestly, we’re here for this level of brutality.

Voting opens on 21 December and will close on 2 January 2024, meaning you’ve got plenty of time to tip the scales in the favour of RDR2. Go on, my pretties, do it for the chaos… do it for the lols.