Do you have what it takes to run the game on PC? Let’s talk about the Red Dead Redemption system requirements and more.
Rumors regarding the release of Red Dead Redemption PC have floated around for a time without any confirmations. The 2010 classic has been on the list for PC players for over a decade, and Rockstar Games finally acknowledged the hype.
Beyond the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Rockstar Games had found immeasurable success with the Red Dead franchise. However, PC gamers only got to try the second game, while missing out on the original story featuring John Marston.
To everyone’s surprise, Red Dead Redemption PC will be released very soon in October 2024, raising the hype even more.
When is the Red Dead Redemption PC release date?
Rockstar Games recently revealed that the Red Dead Redemption PC port will be released on October 29, 2024.
The game remaster is priced at US$50 for the PC version at launch. Players have the option to buy it from online storefronts like Epic Games, Steam, and Rockstar Store.
To make the port possible, Rockstar Games has teamed up with developers from Double Eleven. The group has been responsible for making hits like Minecraft Dungeon, Prison Architect, and Fallout 76.
The game will arrive with significant upgrades and additions of PC-exclusive features, which fans should look forward to. The highlighting features are the support for Nvidia DLSS, AMD FSR 3.0, ultra-wide monitors, and more.
Red Dead Redemption PC will also arrive with Undead Nightmare DLC which remains to be a fan favorite. Moreover, it continues the story which was left off in RDR 2 making it a must-play for new fans.
Full Red Dead Redemption system requirements for PC
One of the astonishing facts about the upcoming Red Dead Redemption PC release is how much less space it would take. Rockstar Games has officially stated it would only take 12 GB of storage on PC while providing a major update.
The game would also run fine on a Hard Drive, however, using an SSD is still recommended. With those things stated, let’s look at the official system requirements.
Minimum requirements
- CPU: Intel i5 4670K or AMD FX-9590
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R7 360
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 12 GB (HDD works fine)
Recommended requirements
- CPU: Intel i5 8500 or Ryzen 5 3500X
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 2070 or AMD RX 5700 XT
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 12 GB (SSD Recommended)
It is quite shocking that the game requires an RTX 2070 to run a game that was released over ten years ago. However, it is only recommended if players which to upscale it to 4K or other resolutions.
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