Rockstar’s legendary Western adventure, Red Dead Redemption, arrives on PC this month after 14 years.
Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to PC later this month, giving fans of the 2019 prequel-sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, a chance to experience the original cowboy saga by stepping into John Marston’s boots.
Rockstar Games announced on Tuesday that the long-awaited PC port will launch later this month, marking 14 years since the game first debuted on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2010. After last year’s remastered versions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, the game is now ready for PC players.
While it may feel like a long wait, bringing a game from two console generations ago to modern hardware is no easy feat. Rockstar partnered with Double Eleven Studios to deliver a polished version that includes features like native 4K support, up to 144Hz frame rates, HDR10, Nvidia DLSS 3.7, AMD FSR 3.0, and compatibility with ultrawide (21:9) and super ultrawide (32:9) monitors.
Naturally, the PC version comes with a host of customization options, including Nvidia Frame Generation, adjustable draw distances, and shadow quality settings. For those who prefer using a controller, the game supports that too, but full keyboard and mouse support ensures a responsive experience. Though ray tracing wasn’t mentioned in the announcement, it’s likely only a matter of time before a mod adds it in.
According to the Steam listing, the game’s minimum system requirements include an Intel Core i5-4670 or AMD FX-9590 processor, a GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R7 360, 8GB of RAM, and 12GB of storage. Recommended specs are a bit higher, with an Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X and an Nvidia RTX 2070 or AMD RX 5700 XT or better. An SSD is advised for the best performance.
Preorders are expected to open next week on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Rockstar Store. Pricing hasn’t been revealed yet, but with the PS4 version costing $50, a similar price is likely. The game launches on October 29, just in time for players to dive into the standalone DLC, Undead Nightmare, for a spooky Halloween experience.
