Why Redfall is One of the Most Anticipated Games of 2023

Redfall: An Upcoming Open-World FPS Game

Redfall is an upcoming first-person shooter video game developed by Arkane Studios Austin and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Gameplay and Characters

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The Premise

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