Rockstar Games has officially announced that their upcoming open world western follow up to 2010's Red Dead Redemption has been delayed to spring of 2018.

This isn't the first delay from the publisher has pushed back one of their major titles. Grand Theft Auto V was delayed numerous times before its release in fall of 2013.

“We are very sorry for any disappointment this delay causes, but we are firm believers in delivering a game only when it is ready,” the company said in a statement on their website. "We are really excited to bring you more details about the game this summer. In the meantime, please enjoy this selection of new screenshots from the world of Red Dead Redemption 2.” Read the company's full statement at the website here.

You can check out the screenshots the post mentions below and we will keep updating this story as it progresses.

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