The sequel to the hit western roleplaying game (RPG) "Red Dead Redemption" was originally slated for an April or May 2018 release. However, Rockstar — the game's developer — has decided to push back the release date to Oct. 26 instead.

The announcement was posted on Rockstar's official website on Feb. 1. It read:

"We are excited to announce that Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released on October 26th 2018. We apologize to everyone disappointed by this delay. While we had hoped to have the game out sooner, we require a little extra time for polish. We sincerely thank you for your patience and hope that when you get to play the game, you will agree the wait will have been worth it. In the meantime, please check out these screenshots from the game. We look forward to sharing a lot more information with you in the coming weeks."

Rockstar offered no information as to why the game will be delayed, but fans are quick to speculate that the extra months were added to give the developers time to polish the game and fix existing bugs to provide an overall smoother experience for their players.

The announcement also contained screenshots, giving players a glimpse of the beautiful world of "Red Dead Redemption 2."

Delays aside, according to Forbes, the game is currently available for preorder and is selling at a 10 percent discount for both the PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Xbox One.

"Red Dead Redemption 2" is a follow-up game to the popular "Red Dead Redemption." The first game in the franchise originally came out in 2010 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Developed by Rockstar Games — predominantly known for the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise — "Red Dead Redemption" gained massive following and popularity, with many comparing it with the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise but set in the west.

In "Red Dead Redemption," players are put into the shoes of outlaw John Marston. After being captured by the Bureau of Investigation, John is asked to bring his former outlaws to justice in exchange for his own freedom.