After a lengthy 14-year anticipation, Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare are finally making their way to the PC platform. This exciting announcement comes from Take-Two Interactive Software Inc TTWO and Rockstar Games, confirming that both titles will be available starting October 29, 2024, across various platforms including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Rockstar Store.
Enhanced Gaming Experience
Rockstar has expressed enthusiasm about this release, stating, “For the first time in its storied legacy, John Marston’s beloved journey can be experienced on PC in stunning, new detail.” The PC version, developed by Double Eleven—known for their work on the 2023 PS4 and Nintendo Switch adaptations—promises a host of enhancements that elevate the gaming experience.
Players can look forward to:
- Native 4K resolution
- Support for up to 144Hz on compatible hardware
- Ultrawide and super ultrawide monitor compatibility
- HDR10 support
- Full keyboard and mouse functionality
- Nvidia DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0 upscaling technologies
- Adjustable draw distances and shadow quality settings
- Nvidia DLSS Frame Generation for enhanced performance
However, it is important to note that this release will focus solely on the complete single-player campaigns for both titles, leaving out the multiplayer content that has become a hallmark of many Rockstar games.
System Requirements
To ensure a seamless gaming experience, players will need to meet specific system requirements:
- Minimum: Intel Core i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590 processor, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360 graphics, and 12 GB of available storage.
- Recommended: Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X processor, Nvidia RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT graphics, with an SSD for optimal performance.
While the pricing details remain under wraps, the gaming community is abuzz with excitement. Many PC players have felt overlooked by Rockstar’s gradual rollout of titles across platforms. The studio has a history of delaying PC versions, as seen with Grand Theft Auto 5, which launched on PC a year after its console release. Speculation is already swirling regarding the potential for a similar timeline with Grand Theft Auto 6, which has yet to announce a PC version.
The impending release of Red Dead Redemption on PC has also ignited discussions about future updates for other platforms. Players are particularly curious if Red Dead Redemption 2 will receive enhanced features on the upcoming PS5 Pro, especially concerning 60fps and 4K resolution modes.
Photo: Rockstar Games.
