Red vs. Blue Timeline ( Real )

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April 1, 2003

Red vs. Blue Series Premiere

Red vs. Blue, a web series based on the Halo video game series, premiered as Rooster Teeth's first major production.

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2003

Release of Red vs. Blue Season 1

The first season of Red vs. Blue was released, gaining significant popularity as a pioneering machinima series.

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August 27, 2007

Red vs. Blue Season 5 Release

Season 5 marked the transition to the new game Halo 2 and featured advanced storytelling and production techniques.

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2006

Launch of Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles DVD

The first DVD compilation of Red vs. Blue was released, providing fans with a physical collective edition of early episodes.

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2012

Red vs. Blue Season 10 Release

Season 10 introduced significant plot advancements and showcased increased production quality and narrative complexity.

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2017

Premiere of Red vs. Blue Season 15

The series entered Season 15, continuing its long-running success and fan engagement on digital platforms.

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2020

Announcement of Red vs. Blue Season 18

Rooster Teeth announced Season 18 of Red vs. Blue, which continued the story with modernized animation and expanded lore.

Red vs. Blue Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1, Blood Gulch Assignment

Formation of the Red and Blue Teams

The Red Team and Blue Team are initially stationed in the box canyon known as Blood Gulch as part of a seemingly endless war.

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Year 2, Blood Gulch Events

Church's AI Goes Rogue

The AI known as Church shows signs of rogue behavior, leading to a complex series of events affecting both teams.

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Year 3, Pre-Blood Gulch Timeline

Introduction of Freelancer Program

The backstory of the Freelancer program is revealed, explaining the origins of several characters and how the war is influenced by external forces.

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Year 4, Blood Gulch Resolution

The Battle at Blood Gulch Ends

After many campaigns and battles, the prolonged conflict in Blood Gulch concludes, with shifting allegiances and revelations about the true nature of the war.

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Year 5, Post-Blood Gulch

Recovery and Resurrection of Church

Church's AI is recovered and multiple versions lead to complex identity struggles and a wider understanding of AI consciousness.

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Year 6, Expanding Conflict

Reunion and New Threats

The Red and Blue teams reunite to face new threats beyond Blood Gulch, including involvement in the greater universe and additional factions.