Red Dead Redemption Set to Arrive on PC After 14 Years

The year 2010 marked the release of Red Dead Redemption, an iconic Western that first captivated gamers on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. At the time, many anticipated a quick arrival of the game on PC, perhaps within a few months. Yet, here we are, 14 years later, as Rockstar Games finally announces the official release of Red Dead Redemption and its expansion Undead Nightmare on PC, scheduled for October 29, 2024.

While this long-awaited announcement is welcome news for many, it does raise a question: shouldn’t Rockstar Games be otherwise occupied at the moment? The developer recently broke records with the release of the GTA 6 trailer, which garnered the most views within 24 hours and one week. The gaming community’s excitement has only grown in the months following, as Rockstar has remained notably silent on further details since the trailer's release nearly a year ago.

Nevertheless, Rockstar, with its characteristic timing, has chosen this moment to reveal the arrival of Red Dead Redemption on PC—news that would have been met with overwhelming excitement a decade ago, but now feels somewhat overshadowed by the anticipation for GTA 6.

Speculation about a potential PC version of Red Dead Redemption has circulated throughout 2024, with a PlayStation store listing earlier this year offering a preview of what to expect. As reported by Eurogamer, this new version—developed in collaboration with Double Eleven—will feature numerous PC-specific enhancements. These include native 4K resolution at up to 144Hz on compatible hardware, support for Ultrawide (21:9) and Super Ultrawide (32:9) monitors, HDR10, and full keyboard and mouse functionality.

In addition, the PC version will include support for NVIDIA DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0 upscaling technologies, NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation, and a variety of customizable settings such as adjustable draw distances and shadow quality, ensuring that this release is both visually stunning and technologically advanced.

For those eagerly awaiting GTA 6, this PC release of Red Dead Redemption offers an opportunity to revisit the beloved world of the Wild West before embarking on a new adventure in modern-day crime. While the timing of this announcement may seem surprising, Rockstar continues to captivate its audience, even after 14 years of anticipation.