There have been numerous rumors about Red Dead Redemption coming to PC, but an official announcement might be just around the corner.
Noted leak tracker Wario64 recently spotted a PlayStation Store listing with a description that reads:
“Experience the epic western adventures that defined a generation — now on PC for the first time ever.
When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past in the critically acclaimed predecessor to the 2018 blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption 2. Also included is Undead Nightmare, the iconic horror story that transforms the world of Red Dead Redemption into an apocalyptic fight for survival against a zombie horde.
Featuring the complete single-player experiences of both games, including bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition, Red Dead Redemption features all of the 2023 console version upgrades plus PC specific enhancements including support for increased resolutions and framerates, multiple displays, and other accessories, plus spatial surround sound.”
Interestingly, the product page lists PlayStation 4 as the platform and August 17, 2023, as the release date, which is when the game actually launched on PS4. However, the description is clear: Red Dead Redemption is headed to PC, likely in the near future.
Sadly, it appears to be just a straightforward port instead of a significant remaster. Rockstar didn’t utilize the RDR2 engine, and the only improvements mentioned are higher resolution, increased frame rate, and support for multiple displays. It’s somewhat disappointing, as a game of this caliber deserved a more thorough upgrade before being introduced to a new, sizable audience like the PC gaming community. Nevertheless, it’s better than nothing, and modders might still find ways to enhance the experience.
Source: PSN
