Red Dead Redemption Finally Available on PC After 15-Year Wait

After a long and anticipated wait, Rockstar‘s critically acclaimed game, Red Dead Redemption, has finally been released on PC. This marks a significant milestone for PC gamers who have been eager to experience the game on their platforms since its initial release in 2010 on consoles.

The PC version of Red Dead Redemption includes the original game along with the Undead Nightmare DLC, offering a comprehensive experience for new and veteran players alike. The port, developed by Double Eleven, is praised for its stability and performance, with no reported glitches, stutters, or long load times. It supports ultrawide monitors, AMD FSR 3 and Nvidia DLSS upscaling, as well as Nvidia’s Frame Generation and Reflex technologies.

Despite being a 14-year-old game, Red Dead Redemption’s art design and lighting hold up well, although the textures and animations do show their age. The game runs smoothly on both high-end gaming PCs and handheld devices like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally X, making it accessible to a wide range of hardware configurations.

The game is available on Steam, and while some users have expressed disappointment over the lack of high-resolution textures, ray-traced reflections, or a photo mode, the overall consensus is that the port is solid and enjoyable. However, the price point of $50 has been a point of contention for some, especially given that it does not include multiplayer features.

Red Dead Redemption on PC also features full keyboard and mouse functionality, HDR10 support, and adjustable draw distances and shadow quality settings, enhancing the gaming experience for PC users. This release allows players to revisit the story of John Marston in a new light, with the convenience of modern PC gaming features.