Gamers have long awaited the possibility of Red Dead Redemption on PC, and recent developments suggest that their patience may soon be rewarded.
Red Dead Redemption is undoubtedly one of the best games ever made and still has a huge fan base. Now, new evidence suggests that a PC port of the iconic 2010 western may finally be on the horizon.
Yeehaw! A Ray Of Hope For PC Gamers
Noted GTA data miner Tez2 shared new code from Rockstar's launcher site today, and it's pretty straightforward. Among the code is a quote stating, "Journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico in Red Dead Redemption, and its zombie-horror companion, Undead Nightmare, now playable on PC."
It looks like Rockstar is gearing up to release #RDR1 on PC. pic.twitter.com/2xMmpFIdCk
— Tez2 (@TezFunz2) May 13, 2024
This strongly suggests that 14 years after its release, Rockstar is finally releasing a PC version of Red Dead Redemption and the zombie DLC Undead Nightmare.Red Dead Redemption received ports for PS4 and Nintendo Switch last year, which were well-received, although some fans were disappointed by the lack of graphical improvements. Even the PS4 version remained locked at 30fps initially, though a 60fps option was later introduced for PS5 players. Additionally, some were put off by the $50 price tag.
Rockstar has historically been hesitant about PC releases. Both Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 were released on PC a year after their console counterparts. Even the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, slated for console release next year, is expected to bypass PC upon launch. Though, we can surely expect a PC port to follow.