Red Dead Redemption 2 Native 4K Resolution Confirmed by Xbox

Red Dead Redemption 2 4K HDR has been confirmed by Xbox, with the game set to run at a native 4K resolution on the Xbox One X. Sony's PS4 Pro will run at a 4K resolution, though it hasn't been confirmed if it will be native.

[AngainorG7X]

Beast!!! No surprise here.

[DarkVoyager]

I can’t wait to see what Xbox Tooie and PS5 are capable of.

[mrmikew2018]

Xbox Tooie classic

[Artemidorus]

Wrong article.

[Neonridr]

lol, for some reason I thought of Banjo when you wrote Tooie :P

[Teflon02]

I'm honestly loving that Xbox Tooie joke. I would have so much respect for them if they named the neXbox that. Banjo Tooie is one of my favourite games so I'm down with that lol.

[gamer7804]

looking forward to 2020 huh?

[ziratul]

Omg those PS4 fanboys voting down everything positive for xbox... bunch of 9yr old kids.

[AngainorG7X]

More like 5yr old

[CarlDechance]

more whining about downvotes? lol

[zackeroniii]

You seem hurt? Even when us Playstation-ers aren't doing anything you Xboners still find a way to keep us in the conversation...sad

[King_Noctis]

More like toddlers. Fanboys are the worst and should be considered as toddlers.

@zack
Aren’t doing anything? Just look at the number of downvote on the first comment. Do those downvotes come from air? Don’t act like some people here are innocent.

[Eonjay]

Omg you better get your likes! Else you might accidentally realize that it is childish to have expectations of always being agreeable. I get mass dislikes all the time. Grow up.

[ProjectVulcan]

Everyone relax. Xbox One X is more powerful than PS4 Pro.

Few people seemingly care as everyone still buys PS4 and PS4 Pro more.

Both are facts and people should chill about them. In another 18 months everything could change once again and the comments will reflect that then. Cycle of life.

[Ceaser9857361]

"Omg those PS4 fanboys voting down everything positive for xbox... bunch of 9yr old kids."

I feel the same when Xbox fanboys does the same on everything positive for PS4 ... Though i didn't down vote ..

And why is it bothering you so much dont you have games to play atm ... I am just glad that i get to play some of the best and amazing games this year GOW. SPIDERMAN and now RDR 2 in few days.... . Cant wait...

[Redemption-64]

Yes am sure there are zero PC users on this site, that have rigs that make the x look like a last gen system and can down vote this comment. Switch fans? Only PS4 fans right? But why use logic, when being an ignorant and proud bot is the highlight of your day. In the event that DF comes out with an analysis and find this to be upscaled, or checkerboard rendering, they will be attacked by some fanboys. I will only believe this after I see a full analysis.

[ClayRules2012]

Let’s be honest, that goes both ways with fanboys from each side. Xbox isn’t innocent here.

Just pointing it out.

[KickSpinFilter]

You should see the Xbox fans always shooting down PS4 exclusives Jesus.

[stupidusername]

I see way more hate towards the xbox than people hating on the ps4. This site has mainly become a Sony centered site with tons of PS-fanboys. There’s not many Xbox fanboys left on this site compared to how it was before.
8-10 years ago it was the complete opposite when it was xbox fanboys that ruled the site, hating on the PS3.

As @ProjectVulcan stated - in 18 months it could be different again.
The most popular console will always have the most fans. Suddenly Sony messes up while Microsoft is doing well and this site might again turn into The site it was 10 years ago.
(I’ve never owned a Xbox, as I’ve always thought PS and Nintendo got better games, but I don’t feel the need to hate on it.)

[slasaru01]

There's more upvotes so I'd not care

[MoshA]

im happy people fall for microsoft's propaganda. more competition = more masterpieces from sony.

[AngainorG7X]

Lol

[itsmebryan]

What's the propaganda? X1x is more powerful than the PS4 Pro. That's a fact. Can you explain what you are talking about?

[Vasto]

Propaganda? LOL

I did not think a game of this caliber would run at native 4K on the X.

I am playing on 3 masterpieces right now at the same time,

1. Xbox One X, 2. Xbox Game Pass, 3. Forza Horizon 4.

Have fun!!!!

[akbennyewu]

I'm happy you have the ability to see some propaganda, and yet completely fall for others.

[NatFanBoyRestricted]

You mean exclusive content? Why Sony fanboys always say MS only throws around money and buy out everything, yet Sony the one desperate.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

MoshA...don't lie. You are angry with MS marketing and their confirmation of 4k native.

[Realms]

@itsmebryan

Well if you wait a whole year later and charge more for it it better well damn be more powerful. It's just kind of sad that it took Rockstar to show MS what their console can do. LOL

[MoshA]

Propaganda because the PS4 was the most powerful console for 4 years. That actually meant something because it was the same price, you had to wait an extra year for the X AND it was still more expensive. You got ripped off twice.

[Dom_Estos]

What are these masterpieces you speak of?

I own a Pro BTW.

[itsmebryan]

In response to your second comment. You pay more for the PS4 Pro after the launch of the PS4 and it is weaker than the X1X. Doesn't that make it even more of a rip-off. It's just slightly better than the base PS4. The X1X gives you a 4k Blu Ray , just about all third party games run better,. Look better, and even upgrades games that are not enhanced. The pro does none of that. But, the X1X is a rip-off and not the Pro? Please explain?

[UnholyLight]

@MoshA Is it not propaganda you are spreading yourself...insinuating that Microsoft's claim must clearly be false when there is, in fact, no evidence for you to support your claim?

[andibandit]

"you had to wait an extra year for the X AND it was still more expensive."

So the PSpro was 399
and a year later the 1x with 50% more power
and you think the 1x should have released at 399?

I would've expected the same price, if they were roughly equal in power/functionality and I fail to see how this is any in way "propaganda"

[DarkVoyager]

Xbox France also said the cloud will increase the power of Xbox by 4x. They’re not a reliable source.

Just wait until DF does their ananlysis. Then we’ll know.

[SierraGuy]

Probably native 4K when looking at the sky...like Blackout.

It will play best on Pro...no doubt, under all conditions.

[AngainorG7X]

@Sierra

Didn't know that 4.2 is better than 6.

[DarkVoyager]

“Didn't know that 4.2 is better than 6.“

It is better.

Better price
Better exclusives
Better sales
80+ million user base

[AngainorG7X]

Didn't know that user base enchances a game.

Lower price, lower specs = inferior system

As for better exclusives, this is subjective. I don't like most of Sony titles (excluding God of War). I know they are scoring well but i don't like them. No fanboyism, nothing.

[andibandit]

@DarkVoyager

yeah those are exactly the things that I'm thinking about when I'm playing my PS4......... it's like you're a mindreader

[WANNAGETHIGH]

Too be honest this Xbox vs PS beef needs to stop. We need to join hands and fight the real enemy , Nintendo!!! 🤷🏽‍♂️

[ClayRules2012]

“We need to join hands and fight the real enemy , Nintendo!!!”

LOL. Your comment has made my morning. Thanks for the laugh bud.

[AAWELLS09]

Unfortunately it will NEVER EVER stop.

[Obscure_Observer]

True 4K Console!

[BizarroUltraman]

Beast?!? 😂🤬 Which one has Rapid Packed Crap and Boost mode..

[AngainorG7X]

Don't cry

[Realms]

It's funny that xbox fanboys brag about the power of the xbox x while at the same time getting the worst version of the game with the xbox one which by the way most of them own. LOL

[Markusb33]

Everyone knows the x has a better spec and is more powerful but all multi plats sell more on ps4 it's only hardcore fans who actually care. I bet most people who buy it won't even have a 4k tv

[Godmars290]

Also no surprise 3rd party game.

[gravedigger]

Better to wait for DF, VGTech tech analysis instead.

EDIT :

Probably Xbone fans gave me a disagree votes for logic comment. LOL. They will be called out if analysis prove that RDR2 isn't native 4k on XboneX like Xbox tweet says.

[mark_parch]

im not really bothered if it's not native 4k as long as it's locked 30fps. a high frame rate mode would be nice. 1080p locked 60fps would be incredible but I doubt that's possible on console with this game

[Liqu1d]

People seem to forget we've had "Native 4K" games that DF expose as having dynamic resolutions.

[crazyCoconuts]

Exactly. If it hits full 4k while you're looking just at a sky with no clouds, it's "native" :-) Not that it really matters; at resolution that fine it's not nearly as obvious as the 720p-900p resolution differences.

[UltraNova]

Where did I leave my 2x magnification glasses, cause I'll need them when RDR 2 comes out...

[Pantz]

They stopped doing comparison videos because the X always beat the Pro and even PC in some /most caaes

[bolimekurac]

but in the end still look better then the pro version

[iplay1up2]

Dude, there are a ton of games that are Native 4 K on X1X. What is the problem? It has 40% more power than the pro! Horizon 4, looks fantastic and is a blast. There are a ton of 3rd party gams that look and play better on X1X...Battle Front 2 mops the floor with the pro....just saying.

[gravedigger]

Dude, there are tons of games that aren't native 4k on XboneX. New AC Odyssey isn't native 4k on XboneX, Cheers!

[JackBNimble]

There may be games on the X that are true 4k, but how many are at Rockstar caliber?

I'm not saying it's not going to happen, but I remain sceptical.

[akbennyewu]

Edit: I have to monitor my up and down votes and throw out a rebuttal comment without any factual information. Keep watching, loser.

[Donjune]

They are going to get called out either way.

[Immorals]

I'm pleasantly surprised.

[Baza]

That’s great for Xbox. Will look incredible. Rockstar always delivers.

[Fishy Fingers]

I’d be genuinely surprised.

Imagine they could provide a better presentation through a slightly lower resolution with extra bells and whistles. Maybe they’ve managed to squeeze both.

[Muckspread]

This is actually a big deal if an open world game, at this kind of scale, is running native 4K on any console.

Even FFXV couldn't manage it natively on 1X. Good to hear games like RDR2 and KH3 will be native

[gamer7804]

RDR2 probably took more time to optimize for the X. FFXV's codebase must be kind of a mess.

[ultimize]

100GB+++

[Blu3_Berry]

Impressive if it will actually achieve that constantly.

[CarlDechance]

Guess it had better be true then. They wouldn't try to give themselves an out by saying "4K native HDR" versus "native 4K HDR".....right? Nah.....probably not. My distrust for PR aims too high sometimes.

[ossyc]

If it is native, be like 5fps

[DarXyde]

It's Rockstar, so I wouldn't be surprised. But given the level of detail and world size, I'm doubting that there is no wizardry and techniques at work.

If this game is so massive on base hardware, I dread to think of what it is on the iterative hardware.

Pretty grateful I don't own an X or Pro for reasons like this.

[kevnb]

seems like an odd reason, especially since you can just add an external hard drive.

[DarXyde]

Considering every game is installed, that would add up pretty quickly.

For me, it's not as simple as deleting things since I replay old games often.

[Bluemaster77]

So you're happy you don't own the more powerful systems ? Lol

[slavish0]

And the Dumbest comment here award goes to....

[kevnb]

Thats going to be pretty awesome, even if its a dynamic 4k its still going to look amazing.

[bumbleforce]

I hope there is a 1080p 60 fps mode

[kevnb]

Not that its impossible but I think its highly doubtful that the xbox cpu can push a game like this at 60 fps.

[DrumBeat]

Great news. Xbox is where I pre-ordered. Great job Rockstar and Microsoft too for that matter.

[Grievous]

Except it won't. Wouldn't be the first time 4K actually means dynamic res.

[alb1899]

Wouldn't be but will it hurt if it does?

[ocelot07]

It very well could run at 4K 30fps I have no doubt it will tbh. However, I don't think we will see the best graphical settings possible even though the game will still look stunning.

For example if this was to release on PC. Someone with a GTX 1070/1080 would most likely be able to play this at 4K 30FPS with all the bells and whistles turned on. Or someone with a 1060 could probably play at 4K 60FPS with low graphic settings.

[Artemidorus]

It's obivous with the extra power they are putting it to good use.

Sony fans will be disliking anything and frothing at the mouth but you need to understand the more you have the more you can do.

[Kribwalker]

with it not releasing on PC, I have no doubt the OneX will provide the definitive version of Red Dead Redemption 2

[Artemidorus]

Truth again but the fanbois refuse to know.

[CarlDechance]

But when Xbox One was on the lower end you said....

"ill educated people who seem to think the gap with Xbox and Playstation is huge when it isn't."
"I hate to tell people, but it's pretty much the same on both consoles with very small differences."

These were among your very first posts on N4G so extremely easy to find.
http://n4g.com/user/comment...

You do realize that the "gap" in power between base Xbox One and base PS4 is the same as it is between PS4 Pro and One X, right? I mean, if the FPS were superior on One X then that would be one thing, but that isn't the case.

[DarXyde]

The gap is not the same. One X had both a CPU and GPU advantage over Pro, along with greater bandwidth.

There's an entire 2 TF difference.

[CarlDechance]

"There's an entire 2 TF difference."

Which is relative. Proportionally, the difference is almost exact. 1.3 to 1.8 and 4.2 to 6.

[Artemidorus]

Looks like the ill educated are alive and well, you can talk facts and Sony fanbois refuse the truth.

Xbox One X has future proof settings coming with a higher graphics/memory ability provides more native content next to any console this generation.

Playstation Pro struggles to provide regular native 4K content and has not mentioned any future proof settings coming.

[Kribwalker]

that gap seemed to be big back then tho, did it not, according to the same people that say it isn’t. You had Sony telling us playing games in native 1080p makes you a better gamer, there were even people on here saying playing call of duty ghost was too blurry to get a headshot, another guy telling us he was getting headaches from playing at 720p (laughable because most games in the 360/ps3 era ran below 720p. Just look at this from arkham knight

“IamTylerDurden11182d ago
Actually the REAL difference is the xbone version of Arkham Knight is native 900p while the PS4 version is native 1080p, so it's undisputable that the PS4 version looks better.

This was all cutscenes, there is a more noticeable difference in gameplay, i think the framerate is more consistent on PS4, and the PS4 version is the least broken.

The best version of Batman Arkham Knight is on PS4, pretty hard to deny that.”

I would say it’s still undisputable, at least in reverse now, the xbox one does give the definitive version of most games. The numbers are there to prove it

[CarlDechance]

Yep. PS4 fans yapped about the superiority of 1080p over 900 and Xbox fans like Artemidorus said you couldn't see the difference. History is repeating itself, but the arguments have flipped. I expect more of the same next gen.

The difference is indisputable when you put each frame under a microscope, so to speak. That is just the truth. But...believe what you will.

Or in Artemidorus' case....just make up shit as you go along.

[Artemidorus]

Carl explain what part you think im describing as shit, it's the sams generation with different hardware during this period.

Why don't you back yourself up with some facts instead of finding old comments from years ago and typing rubbish.

You do you even understand what future proof updates the Xbox One X has coming?

[Wha_gwaan]

Maybe 4k on Xbox but will sell more on PS4. Developers make money off sales not native resolution

[Pantz]

Not even PC could do this

[ProjectVulcan]

Of course it could. Xbox One X is no faster than a GTX1060 6GB. PC has GPUs out there 3 times as fast as that.

[Pantz]

Ok show me this running on PC better than on X

[ProjectVulcan]

This game is not yet out on any platform so it is not possible to show you this game.

However I can show you a host of games on both Xbox One X and a great PC where the PC easily beats what Xbox One X can do by a large margin.

Therefore as long as Xbox One X can do just 1440p on this game, PC could do native 4K because top end PC is a lot more powerful. More than twice as powerful.

Just the other day on Horizon 4 benchmarks it was very easy for a mid range, nothing special GTX1060 6GB to match what Xbox One X does with that game. Fact.

[Pantz]

You can't play a game with a GTX1060. It won't work at all. There's not even a place to insert a disc. You're going to need a lot more parts attached to that 1060 in order to play a game and it will never be as small or as quiet or as cheap as an Xbox One X.

[CarlDechance]

I think Pantz is missing a few parts as well.

[CarlDechance]

lol....delusional

[cfc83]

Xbox master race

[ghostrider32]

We get enough of that bs from the Steam cult. Don't let them influence you.

[cfc83]

It was a joke. Why so serious !

[boing1]

Good. It'll be slightly sharper.

[boing1]

Not sure why the disagrees. So it won't be slightly sharper?

[MusashiBlack]

GOTY. Sry exclusives.

[DrumBeat]

It may have arrived just in time to edge out God of War, but that's a tall order. I personally liked God of War, but didn't love it. Still, I can appreciate why so many were enamored with it. It's a great game with some of the best combat I've seen. I'm thinking RDR2 is going to get more GotYs though.

[CarlDechance]

GOTY but haven’t played the game? Oh....this is more about “exclusives” than it is about RDR2. Got it.

[Skankinruby]

That's fine they can have it. It's beyond obvious how much the gaming industry gobbles rockstars nuts at this point, does nothing to take away from the stellar exclusive year sony had.

[LiamKreptic]

I love coming to these comments! It’s fun seeing xbots complain about downvotes and how “PlayStation fanboys are always against Xbox.” Well let me tell you something. I don’t care if your system can do 4K, 8k, 12k, 24k, or any other k...it lacks any and all reason to purchase as MS has abandoned it for their next gen GaaS garbage.

I’m happy you guys get to enjoy native 4K, but it literally has no effect on what you see. I would have preferred a locked 60fps option than native 4K. But you guys keep up the lie about how “you can definitely see a difference between 4K and HD” cause I know factual there is not.

[starchild]

If you can't see the difference between 1080p and 4k at typical viewing distances you're certifiably blind. I easily and instantly see the difference on my PC games. I think you're blinded by fanboyism more than anything.

[DerekTweed]

I thought similarly as this guy. Couldn't see the difference. Literally just had an eye test today. I need glasses. :(

[Donnie81]

I'll be playing this on my 1x. Native 4k is very impressive for a game like this.

[MegaMohsi]

"native" 4k could still mean dynamic resolution scaling, which is pretty much what I've learned about this generation.

[cliveo32]

Im a pro owner but im glad for the xbox x owners but even if its checkerboard on the pro or anything like 1440p ill be happy id rather it has a locked and stable frame rate which I hope it is on all systems ..

[jlove4life]

I'm rolling with ps4 pro edition pan got buy 2 new games get 15 credit plus even if xbox x look a bit better atm ps5 will solve that #future proof plus exclusive content on Playstation version

[KickSpinFilter]

Same

[rob-GP]

an official Xbox twitter account posted that it's native, yet no confirmation from the developers... Maybe people should wait until the game is actually out first? Also, who cares? Long as it looks and plays well on both system - who cares?

[Gamist2dot0]

I predict the usual: PS4 Pro unstable 4K, stable frame rate. X1 more stable 4K, unstable frame rate.

[Larrysweet]

Wont be native

[jagermaster619]

The best way to play RDR2!

[sprinterboy]

Will certainly look nice on the X and the pro, shame 95% of gamers on both platforms will be playing on there slims

[Skankinruby]

If last gen proved anything it was that gamers as a whole don't really care about superior tech. Ps3 was untouchable tech wise and got nothing but grief for their prices and sales showed it in the beginning. I would bet my life most on this post don't even own an X1X and are just mumbling fanboys trying to stir the pot.

[starchild]

No, the mainstream casual gamers don't care, but the core of enthusiast gamers generally do care. The majority of people that buy consoles are fairly causal. They generally are not the ones having discussions like this on the internet.

[AizenSosuke]

Unless DF says it, I won't believe it.

[CyberRekkr]

Microsoft is using the trailers that are Ps4 Pro gameplay footage for Xbox one X, So what does That tell ya XTurds?

[jlove4life]

Man with the beefy new nvidia gpu's i know its gonna look amazing 4k high rez ooooooooo sorry [slowly tip toes away]

[paintedgamer1984]

Regardless, i dont need native 4k... its proven that most people cant tell the diff between native 4k and checkerboard 4k... the gamers of tomorrow will be like 8k 60 is where its at smdh

[sprinterboy]

Agreed, I watched a episode of DF about nxt gen and 4k, they said sony would be foolish to not take everything they've learned about checkerboarding across to ps5 as suggested Sony would give devs the option ie AAA 1st party game using checkerboarding but using the extra resources for ai, physics in the game

[michaelknight35]

i hope this turns out to be true

[stamps1646]

I wonder if the Xbox One Dot Two will support 60fps as an option? I know I know, future talk. :P

[xenz]

And they said Destiny 2 were going to be 6K, og was that Titanfall 2? Will wait for tech analysis. I expect the naive resolution to be higher than PS4 Pro anyway.

[MattE]

I'm guessing it won't be Native at all times.. 100% dynamic

[Profchaos]

If wait for df to analyse it. Given the level of detail I just can't see this being true and it's not the first time Ms has gotten native and checker board confused

[blacktiger]

Native 4K? I highly doubt that, i'll wait for real confirmation. Either way 4K on big screen tv got to be tasty!

[-volt-]

Hahah hmm

[MetroidFREAK21]

I mean, I'm sure the game will look good regardless on what platform you choose to play it on

[sprinterboy]

I still have my launch ps4 and I've never once said after playing games like hzd, spidy, fc5, gow, tomb raider or detroit as examples I need a pro or x or can't wait for 4k gaming.
All the 4k gaming talk starts nxt gen for me personally and when nxt gen does start I'll have a nice 2019 4k model TV with a nice back catalogue of ps4 games to replay again in 4k.

[Mylove1516]

Ill be playing this on the PS4. So far its me and my bro then our buddy chuckles. More good times are coming. Cmon 26th, you are to far away.

[mark3214uk]

this sounds like one of those articles that has got it wrong, tomorrow you will read it does not run a native 4k on either console

[PowerOfTheCloud]

Chill dudes. Xbox 1 desperately needs rare cases of positive news to justify its existence, at least of the X1X. Let 1X users feel happy for a little while.

[RizBiz]

I'd rather 60 fps.

[Galahad]

I was originally going to get this on PS4 but now I think I might switch to the One X

[OpenGL]

We'll have to wait for the final game as the marketing teams of the platform holders are hardly reliable on this subject. That said, I would not be that surprised if it actually did manage native 4K on the Xbox One X.

[deadfrag]

Again Xbox One X is going to push the resolution, but im going to bet that the framerate will dip below the 30fps because of this.Its been common seeing the PS4 pro having better performance and the almighty Xbox One X the higher resolution,thanks God i can chose the one that suits my needs with better performance.From the comments a see in here some fanboys still think resolution is better than lock performance sadly. Well the PS4 pro is running RDR2 at lock 30fps from what i seen in DF previews,will the Xbox One X achieve the same?!

[moomoo319]

Probably going to run similar to spiderman on PS4 Pro. Not native but over 1440p

[Mylove1516]

From the trailers I have watched for this game it looks graphically great and the mechanics I've seen look smooth and polished so I know I'll get lost in it like many others. I'll be to busy playing to worry about specific graphical settings.
Dont know if im going to be the good guy or straight old school outlaw.

[jjb1981]

Looks best on XBOX ONE X!!

[HighPlayer28]

I'm so glad Phil has made the Xbox a powerful console again and has cleaned up many issues that plague the Xbox division. I have confidence that Phil will deliver on the Xbox Scarlett Big time and fix the 1st party Xbox exclusives issue and eastern support. Great Leader for Xbox.

[AK91]

Awesome

[Matrix6]

It's ashame the majority of Xbox One gamers will not be playing this in the best optional visuals, as console sales statistics would imply.

[Kumakai]

thats why im buying it on the One X. even if the ps4 pro was able to hit native 4k (which i bet its actually checkerboard or 1600p upscale realistically) that means the one x would still have 40% more power and 4gb more ram above that to increase other render settings or details so it would still win on presentation.

[Gwiz]

Red Dead Redemption 2 Native 4K Resolution Confirmed by Xbox
PS4 Pro 4K resolution though it hasn't been confirmed if it will be native.
YOU'RE WINNER!!!

[Tzuno]

Checkerboard both.

[l33t_haxx0r]

These xbots comments are funny. Enjoy your delusion!

[JustinJack]

The inevitable video from Digital Foundry's analysis will confirm that this is true. RDR2, HDR 4K native on Xbox One X!