Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App
An iconic piece of the Red Dead Redemption 2 experience has officially been retired. Rockstar Games has quietly removed the game’s official Companion App from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, marking the end of an era for one of the most immersive second-screen experiences in gaming.
Launched in 2018 alongside the game itself, the Companion App was a celebrated tool that deepened the immersion of exploring the vast American frontier. It allowed players to view a real-time map on a separate device, track their stats, and—most beloved of all—read through Arthur Morgan’s detailed journal entries and sketches without ever pausing the main game. Many dedicated players even turned off the in-game HUD entirely, relying solely on the app for navigation to maximize realism.
The delisting, first spotted by alert users on gaming forums, was confirmed by two succinct support articles on Rockstar’s website. The articles simply state that the app is “no longer being offered” as of August 19, 2025, providing no further explanation for the decision.
This sudden move has left the community both disappointed and rife with speculation. For existing users who already have the app downloaded, it remains functional for now. However, new players will no longer be able to access this unique feature, permanently altering the way future audiences experience the game.
The lack of a clear reason from Rockstar has led fans to theorize about the app’s fate. A prominent theory suggests this could be a precursor to the announcement of a long-rumored next-gen upgrade for Red Dead Redemption 2. As one fan theorized, “Could be related to the new versions coming out and Rockstar likely not wanting to maintain it anymore,” implying the old app may not be compatible with a updated version of the game.
Others point to a more pragmatic reason: the app had been effectively abandoned for years, never receiving support for the PC version of the game released in 2019. “The app’s been abandoned for a long time. Pretty sure they never even added support for the PC version,” another user noted, suggesting Rockstar finally decided to cut its losses on a product it no longer planned to update.
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While its practical purpose may be over, the Companion App’s removal is a poignant moment for the game’s dedicated fanbase. It served as a testament to Rockstar’s unparalleled commitment to world-building and immersion. Its departure signals the closing of a chapter, leaving players to wonder if this is merely an endpoint or the quiet beginning of a new one for Arthur Morgan’s story.