The PlayStation Store featured a description that claimed Red Dead Redemption was now available on PC for the first time ever. This statement was quickly edited out, but not before it was captured by internet sleuths like Wario64, who then shared the screenshot on social media.
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The game is expected to support higher resolutions and framerates. PC gamers who use multiple monitors could enjoy an expansive gaming experience fully immersing themselves in the game’s landscapes.
Enhanced audio with spatial surround sound support, ensuring that every gunshot, galloping horse and ambient noise is delivered with precision.
These features are intended to take full advantage of the PC’s capabilities, which would make this version of the game the most visually and technically advanced.
Fans have been clamoring for a PC version of Red Dead Redemption since its original release in 2010.
Despite the success of Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, Rockstar has never officially brought the first game to the platform.
The original game’s absence on PC has always been a sore point for many players who prefer gaming on this platform.
Over the years, there have been multiple rumors and speculations about a PC release. However, until now, none of these rumors have materialized into an official announcement.
The description on the PlayStation Store indicated that the PC version of Red Dead Redemption will include all the upgrades from the 2023 console versions.
Enhanced textures, lighting and overall visual quality. Smoother gameplay, reduced load times and overall better performance compared to the older console versions.
As expected with modern re-releases, the PC version will include all previously released bonus content such as the Undead Nightmare expansion.
Red Dead Redemption was initially launched in 2010 on PS3 and Xbox 360. The game received critical acclaim for its storytelling, character development and open-world design.
The story follows John Marston, a former outlaw forced by the government to track down members of his old gang.
The game is regarded as one of the greatest video games ever made, influencing a range of open-world titles.
Since the game’s initial release, PC gamers have expressed a strong desire for a version tailored to their platform.
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Despite this Rockstar Games did not release Red Dead Redemption on PC, even though its successor, Red Dead Redemption 2 was eventually launched on the platform in 2019.
Over the years numerous rumors and speculations about a PC port have surfaced, but none were substantiated until now.
In 2023, Rockstar Games decided to port Red Dead Redemption to PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The port was developed by Double Eleven Studios, featured minimal upgrades from the original, focusing primarily on resolution enhancements.
On the Nintendo Switch and PS4, the game supported 1080p resolution with the PS4 Pro and PS5 supporting up to 4K.
The 2023 version did not include multiplayer content, an omission considering the popularity of the original’s online features.
A patch in October 2023 brought 60fps support to the PS5 improving the gaming experience for players on Sony’s latest console.
On August 13, 2024, a discovery was made by Wario64, a well-known industry tipster on the PlayStation Store.
The store listing for Red Dead Redemption mentioned that the game was now on PC for the first time ever.
The PlayStation Store’s Game and Legal Info section specifically highlighted this supposed PC version. The listing also detailed expected PC-specific features, including, Support for higher resolutions and framerates. Compatibility with multiple monitors. Enhanced accessories and spatial surround sound.
There is conflicting information regarding the release date and platform. The PlayStation Store listing indicated an August 17, 2023 release date, the same as the PS4 and Nintendo Switch versions.
The platform was still listed as PS4, which has led to some speculation that the PC references could be an error or miscommunication.
However the specific mention of PC enhancements and the 2023 console upgrades adds weight to the theory that a PC version could indeed be imminent.
Rockstar Games has a history of delayed PC releases for its major titles often launching PC versions long after the initial console releases.
Grand Theft Auto V, another blockbuster from Rockstar was released on PC a year after its console debut.
Red Dead Redemption 2 followed a similar pattern launching on PC roughly a year after its console release.
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