Red Dead Redemption PC Port Finally Confirmed, but Rockstar Might Be Too Late as Fans Have Moved on
More than 14 years later, Rockstar Games is finally bringing Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare to PC.
- Red Dead Redemption was originally launched for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2010.
- Although other platforms have gotten ports for the game, PC players still couldn't access it for 14 years.
- Rockstar Games has officially announced the PC port, but player interest seems to be quite low.
When Red Dead Redemption was initially launched for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 all the way back in 2010, it came as an exciting breath of fresh air, as not only was it completely unrelated to the Grand Theft Auto franchise that Rockstar Games keeps focusing on, but it was also unlike anything the realm of gaming had ever experienced before.
Unfortunately, similar to how the developer and publisher approaches the releases for even its biggest titles, there was still a big chunk of the player demographic that could not play the game simply because it was not available on their desired platform. But now that the Western adventure of John Marston has finally been confirmed for a PC release later this month, it does not look like the excitement levels are as elevated as they would have been if it did not take 14 years to bring the port.
Rockstar Games Announces Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare PC Port
Less than a month after an accidental reveal by Rockstar Games itself started to spark the rumor that Red Dead Redemption‘s PC port is not too far away now, the developer officially confirmed that it is finally ready to expand the 2010 title’s player base by the end of this month.
Not only the base game but its zombie counterpart called Undead Nightmare is also included in the package that will be launched on October 29, and like with all PC ports, the titles will come with additional features and enhancements to bring them more up to date, considering that it has been more than a decade since they were originally released.
While Rockstar’s many studios are likely busy with the development of the highly anticipated and long overdue Grand Theft Auto VI, the publisher has collaborated with Double Eleven to bring the PC port to life, which is an interesting choice as the developer is not exactly too well-known for creating massive AAA experiences.
However, Rockstar has promised “PC-specific enhancements including native 4K resolution at up to 144hz on compatible hardware, monitor support for both Ultrawide (21:9) and Super Ultrawide (32:9), HDR10 support, and full keyboard and mouse functionality.” The PC ports for Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare are currently available to Wishlist on multiple digital stores, as aside from the company’s own store, they can also be bought on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Fans Are Not Necessarily Too Fond of the Port That Took 14 Years to Make
The announcement of Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare making their way to PC has brought up multiple arguments, suggesting that perhaps Rockstar Games might be a little too late with a port that was once highly requested.
For starters, although the developer continues to support its 2019 sequel Red Dead Redemption 2 and its online counterpart with various events, the game still doesn’t have a dedicated current-gen version, making it feel a bit outdated while playing on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S.
Other members of the Rockstar fanbase could not care less about a 14-year-old game getting ported after all this time and would much rather see a substantial update on Grand Theft Auto VI, which received its first and only trailer around 10 months ago.
A widely shared sentiment among the community is that the company has taken way too long with the port, and as the years have passed in a rapidly changing gaming landscape, perhaps the player interest is not as high as it could have been.
Of course, for players who never got to experience the tale of John Marston, the PC port can be a great way to revisit a certified classic video game, but for everyone else, it does not seem to hold much value, which could change if Rockstar plays it smart with its price that still hasn’t been revealed.
