Summary
Red Dead Redemptionis finally available on PC, with Rockstar’s classic title immediately boasting high player numbers and positive reviews. Originally released in 2010, the popularity ofRed Dead Redemptionhas yet to dwindle, with fans eager to experience the action-adventure title yet again.
In early October, Rockstar Games announced thatRed Dead Redemptionwould be coming to PCon October 29, prompting fans of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 title to immediately rejoice. A sequel to the lesser-known 2004 action-adventure gameRed Dead Revolverfor PlayStation 2 and Xbox, the 2010 titleRed Dead Redemptionreceived critical acclaim for its gameplay, narrative, and visuals, going on to sell over 23 million copies. That number is about to see a spike, as its long-awaited PC release is already proving to be a massive success on launch day.
Only hours after the game was launched on Steam,Red Dead Redemptionpulled in over 8,000 concurrent players, beating out more recentheavy-hitters likeSonic X Shadow Generations,God of War Ragnarok, andStarfield. Reviews are also largely positive, with many players applauding the technical aspects of the port, noting that the title still retains its original spirit despite seeing some graphical updates. Of note, the PC version includes native 4K resolution, Ultrawide and Super Ultrawide support, adjustable draw distances, support for NVIDIA DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0 upscaling, and more. As of this writing, 93% of Steam reviews for the title are positive.
While the game’s presentation on PC has been applauded by fans, not everyone is pleased.Red Dead Redemptioncosts $49.99 on Steam, and many fans feel that this is an exorbitant price for a 14-year-old game. The Steam version does come bundled withthe standaloneUndead Nightmareexpansion, but many fans still don’t think this inclusion is enough to justify the high cost. Some players also criticized the PC version’s controls, calling them clunky and asking for better mouse and keyboard support. Thankfully,Red Dead Redemptionseems to run very well on the Steam Deck.
Although some fans of the originalRed Dead Redemptionare waiting for the title to go on sale before picking it up on PC, the immediate response to the long-awaited port has been incredibly positive. Rockstar’s future seems bright, witha potentialGrand Theft Auto 6releasein 2026and a possibleRed Dead Redemption 3somewhere down the line. While the latter hasn’t been confirmed, the franchise’s dedicated community has never been more vocal about its desire for more Western adventures.
Red Dead Redemption
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America, 1911. The Wild West is dying. When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to pick up his guns again and hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience an epic fight for survival across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico, as John Marston struggles to bury his blood-stained past, one man at a time.Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age.
