Get ready to saddle up, PC gamers! Red Dead Redemption, the critically acclaimed open-world RPG that sparked a beloved Western franchise, is finally coming to PC on October 29th. This marks the first time the game has been available on the platform since its initial release over 14 years ago.
Rockstar Games has announced that both Red Dead Redemption and its thrilling zombie spin-off, Undead Nightmare, will be bundled together and available for purchase on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Rockstar Store. Adding to the excitement, players will also receive bonus content from the Game of the Year edition, although the exact details are still under wraps.
This highly anticipated port is a collaborative effort between Rockstar and the renowned porting and remastering studio, Double Eleven. While pre-orders aren’t available yet, players can add the game to their Steam wishlists in anticipation of its arrival.
Naturally, Rockstar has gone the extra mile to deliver a truly modernized PC experience. Expect stunning visuals with native 4K resolution at up to 144Hz refresh rate, support for ultrawide and super ultrawide monitors, and cutting-edge graphical enhancements like Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR, including DLSS frame generation. The game also boasts HDR10 support and full mouse and keyboard compatibility for seamless gameplay.
You’ll have the flexibility to customize your experience by adjusting draw distance, shadow quality, and numerous other settings. These advancements put Red Dead Redemption on par with its critically acclaimed prequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, which has been available on PC since 2019.
To give you a glimpse of what to expect, a captivating trailer has been released showcasing the game’s breathtaking visuals.
Rest assured, even if you don’t own the latest and greatest PC hardware, you can still experience the thrill of Red Dead Redemption. According to the Steam page, the recommended system specs are relatively modest: an Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a graphics card like an Nvidia RTX 2070 or AMD RX 5700 XT. The game requires just 12 GB of storage space, ensuring it’s accessible to a wide range of PC gamers.
While it’s fantastic news that Red Dead Redemption will be available on all major PC platforms at launch, it’s important to note that you’ll need a Rockstar Games account to play, as stated on the Steam page.
Red Dead Redemption has been accessible to players on modern consoles through backward compatibility on Xbox and a 2023 release for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. However, its absence on PC was a noticeable gap. The Switch and PS4 ports didn’t include any visual enhancements and were limited to a disappointing 30 frames per second (fps), although Sony later introduced a 60 fps option for PlayStation 5.
Now, with this PC release, Red Dead Redemption is finally poised to reach its full potential, delivering an immersive and visually stunning experience for PC gamers worldwide.
