Months ahead of Red Dead Redemption 2?s launch in October 2018, reports circulated about intense crunch and unhealthy working conditions at Rockstar Games. Apparently, the studio has been ameliorating such issues since Red Dead 2 hit stores. Chiefly, management is taking steps to reduce the need for excessive amounts of overtime. Other significant changes include more flexible schedules for employees and a much improved work environment.
A report from Kotaku makes note of these claims, outlining an email sent to Rockstar staff by studio executive Jennifer Kolbe. Reportedly, Kolbe?s email provides details the initiatives the studio will put forth to make things better for its workforce. The email reads in part,

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