Red Dead Redemption rides onto PC…..finally
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Sometimes good things come to those who wait, many of us PC players are more than used to that. However, with Rockstar’s incredible spaghetti western love note, Red Dead Redemption, they have taken that to extremes. But a staggering 14 years after its original PS360 console release, the might of the PC horsepower can now be unleashed. Fear not, as you have a short time to wait, October 29th is the day you can download the full game and Undead Nightmare DLC.
Announced out of nowhere with a 60fps trailer, this port was clearly built on the updated and enhanced PS4, Switch and PS5 version launched last year, which I covered over on IGN Performance reviews. Ported by the same Double Eleven UK studio, this will build on that PS5 version that only got a 60fps patch post launch. And based on the early info, it at least offers more options PC players are accustomed to. Adding PC-specific enhancements that include native 4K resolutions, up to 144hz output, Ultrawide (21:9) and Super Ultrawide (32:9) support, HDR10 support, Level of Detail, Shadows and other effect options alongside full keyboard and mouse and controller support options out of the stable.
For those that want to turn on ever knob and dial, it also offers support for NVIDIA DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0 upscaling and NVIDIA’s DLSS Frame Generation for those that want or need to fake those frames if they have a potato from 1999 to run this on. The game will be up on Rockstar’s own store, Epic games and of course the biggest cowboy in town, Steam later this month. The price is unknown, but expect something for the bandit loving price of £39.99, which the last release cost on console. For those desperate to get in the saddle I am sure a pre-order option will be available so you do not miss out on those digital copies on day 1.
This is hardly the first time we have seen a re-release of sorts of RDR, the Xbox360 BC work delivered a great updated version on the Xbox One of that original Xbox360 code. And then the first 4K version of the game on the Xbox One X, which was beaten last year in that 4K PS5 and 60fps version. As such, I would temper expectations on this port in terms of enhancements, with the PS5 version being the baseline for this version with some extra bells and whistles on top. I will be covering and comparing this return to John Marston’s story to see just how much more this belated PC version can bring. But also, if this new PC release adds any more weight to the rumoured PS5, Xbox Series X|S Red Dead Redemption 2 release that has long been expected. Then again, we have been saying that about this game for over 10 years, you can check out the latest trailer below and more coverage of the first and second game above.