Red Dead Redemption PC Port Rumors Heat Up After Metadata Leak in Rockstar Launcher Update

Following a Rockstar Games launcher update on PC on September 17, a source revealed that metadata for Red Dead Redemption briefly appeared in the update before being quickly patched out. While the game is available on modern consoles, Rockstar Games has yet to release an official PC version.

Red Dead Redemption was originally released in 2010 as a spiritual successor to 2004’s Red Dead Revolver. Set in 1911, the game follows former Van der Linde gang member John Marston during the decline of the American West. Marston, forced by the Bureau of Investigation to track down his former comrades, is the protagonist in this epic Western adventure. The prequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2018, delved deeper into the gang’s history and is considered one of the most visually stunning PC games.

While rumors about a potential PC port of Red Dead Redemption have circulated for years, this latest leak adds credibility. Twitter user TezFunz2 reported that metadata for the game was included in the Rockstar Games Launcher update on September 17. They also claimed that the game’s application data had been added to Steam's internal database, as seen on SteamDB. However, this information remains private. The timing of the update also coincided with the inclusion of BattlEye anti-cheat software for Grand Theft Auto Online on PC.

Key Details From the September 17 Rockstar Launcher Update:

• Metadata for Red Dead Redemption on PC was discovered within the Rockstar Games Launcher update.
• Steam’s internal database also reportedly added related data, further hinting at a PC release.
• Shortly after the metadata was uncovered, Rockstar Games quietly removed it from the launcher.
• No official statement has been made by Rockstar Games regarding a PC port.

In response to TezFunz2’s discovery, other users shared proof of the Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto 5 folders in the launcher, supporting the claim. While Rockstar quickly removed the data, the evidence has reignited hopes for a PC port of Red Dead Redemption, especially after its recent port to PS4 and Switch in 2023.

As one of the most beloved Western-themed games of the past two decades, Red Dead Redemption continues to captivate players. Whether exploring the vast landscapes of the Old West or battling zombies in the Undead Nightmare expansion, fans are eagerly awaiting an official PC release—though only time will tell if it becomes a reality.