In a quiet move that went largely unnoticed by the gaming community, Rockstar Games has removed the official Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App from both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The removal was executed so discreetly that the app had been unavailable for download longer than most players realized before the news began to circulate among dedicated fans of the Western epic.

Originally launched alongside the game in 2018, the Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App served as an innovative second-screen experience that synchronized with players' gameplay. The application effectively replaced the in-game map, allowing users to set and modify waypoints directly from their mobile devices without interrupting their immersion by navigating through game menus. Beyond navigation, the app provided access to protagonist Arthur Morgan's personal journal, store catalogs, and shop inventories, creating a seamless bridge between the digital wild west and players' reality.

Confirmation of the app's removal came through updated support pages on Rockstar's official website, which revealed that the Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App was officially delisted from both major app marketplaces on August 19, 2025. Given the game's age—having been released nearly seven years prior—the quiet disappearance of the companion application took some time to gain attention within the gaming community. While Red Dead Redemption 2 has achieved remarkable commercial success with over 77 million copies sold worldwide, it remains unclear how many active users still utilized the companion app in 2025. Rockstar has not provided any official explanation for the decision to remove the application from digital storefronts.

Existing users who previously downloaded the companion app can still access it through their purchase history on either platform, ensuring that those who invested time in utilizing the second-screen features can continue to do so. Additionally, players who purchased the Complete Official Guide through the application will retain access to their digital content, preserving the value of their investment despite the app's removal from public availability.