In a notable turn of events, the highly anticipated PC version of Red Dead Redemption has made its way onto torrent trackers, mere hours after its official release. The notorious hacking group Razor 1911 has taken responsibility for this breach, leaving behind a message that highlights the presence of various protective systems, including Steam and Rockstar Games Social Club, alongside a custom security measure.
Game Background and Reception
Originally launched for seventh-generation consoles—namely the PS3 and Xbox 360—in 2010, Red Dead Redemption garnered an impressive score of 98 out of 100 on Metacritic, solidifying its status as a classic. The remastered version, which was released for the Nintendo Switch last year, received a commendable score of 84/100, showcasing the game’s enduring appeal.
PC Version Enhancements
The PC iteration of the game is not merely a straightforward port of the previous remaster. It boasts subtle graphical enhancements that enhance the overall experience. Improvements have been made in several areas, including:
- Lighting
- Shadows
- Color correction
- Draw distance
- Quality of certain visual effects
However, it is worth noting that texture quality remains unchanged, which has been identified as a primary graphical shortcoming of this version. Given Rockstar’s popularity among modding communities, it is reasonable to anticipate that texture enhancement mods will emerge swiftly, addressing this particular issue.
Localization and Availability
Interestingly, the remastered version of this iconic western is not available for purchase in Russia. Nevertheless, it does feature a Russian localization, a notable addition that was absent in the original release of Red Dead Redemption.
