The wait is finally over for PC gamers eager to experience Rockstar’s critically acclaimed Western epic, Red Dead Redemption. After 14 long years, the game is finally making its debut on the platform, bringing with it enhanced visuals, higher resolutions, ultrawide display support, uncapped frame rates, and support for cutting-edge technologies like DLSS, FSR, and Frame Generation.
The announcement of the PC port last week came as a welcome surprise, but Rockstar initially kept mum on the price, merely hinting that pre-orders would open soon on platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store. However, it didn’t take long for the storefronts to reveal the cost, and it’s safe to say many fans were left disappointed.
Red Dead Redemption on PC will be priced at $49.99 USD, a price point that has sparked a considerable backlash. Many PC gamers, expressing their frustration on Reddit and social media, have labeled the price ‘ridiculous’ for a game released over a decade ago. While the PC release includes the base game and the popular Undead Nightmare expansion, it notably lacks the game’s multiplayer modes.
Those who’ve eagerly anticipated playing Red Dead Redemption on PC for years are divided on the pricing. Some have stated they’ll continue to hold off until the game goes on sale, while others express their disappointment at the price. However, it’s important to note that these reactions represent only a fraction of the wider PC gaming community.
This isn’t the first time Rockstar has faced criticism for pricing its older games at full price. The same $50 price tag was applied to the re-releases of Red Dead Redemption for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 last year, a move that drew similar backlash. In response, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick defended the pricing, stating that it was ‘commercially accurate’ and represented ‘great value for consumers.’
Whether the $49.99 price tag will deter potential buyers remains to be seen. However, one thing is for sure: the price of Red Dead Redemption’s PC debut has sparked a lively debate among gamers, highlighting the ongoing discussion surrounding pricing and the value of re-releases.
