Red Dead Redemption Possibly Heading to PC After PlayStation Store Update

The original Red Dead Redemption might finally be coming to PC, thanks to a mysterious update in the game's PlayStation Store description. Since its release in 2010, Rockstar fans have been clamoring for a PC version, and it appears that the wait may soon be over.

Red Dead Redemption's Journey and Fan Expectations

Originally confined to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Rockstar Games released Red Dead Redemption on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in August 2023. Although the game quickly topped the PlayStation Network charts, it faced backlash and review-bombing from fans disappointed that it was merely a port rather than a remaster. Fans were also upset by the $50 price tag and lack of new content in these versions.

One year after its PS4 and Switch release, it seems the beloved title might finally be making its way to PC. An update on the PlayStation Store page for Red Dead Redemption mentions a PC version. While there's no PC listing available yet, the description claims the game is "now on PC for the first time ever." It's unclear why this information appeared on a PSN listing, but VGC noted that the description is recent, as an internet archive site does not show any mention of a PC version as of April 2024.

PSN Listing Hints at Red Dead Redemption PC Port

Further details in the updated description suggest the port will feature all the 2023 console version upgrades plus PC-specific enhancements, such as support for higher resolutions and frame rates, multiple displays, spatial surround sound, and more. The description also implies that the PC port will include Undead Nightmare, a popular zombie-themed DLC released shortly after Red Dead Redemption's original launch in 2010.

While no current-gen version of the game is available for purchase, Red Dead Redemption supports 60 FPS on PlayStation 5, thanks to an update released in October 2023. The patch surprised many, but also fueled controversy as Rockstar skipped a native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S version when re-releasing the title for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Modding Community's Potential Impact

Although it seems increasingly likely that Red Dead Redemption is coming to PC, fans hoping for an official current-gen release may be disappointed. With the release date for Grand Theft Auto 6 approaching, it's improbable that Rockstar Games will allocate resources to a 14-year-old title for a current-gen remaster. However, the power of the modding community could transform Red Dead Redemption's PC port into something more than a simple port.