Red Dead Redemption 2 Coming to PC November 5th

Today, we're proud to announce that Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PC on November 5th, with special bonuses available to players who pre-purchase through the Rockstar Games Launcher starting October 9th. We also want to say thank you to the millions…

[Nitrowolf2]

About dam time rockstar!

[harmny]

Bought it on day one. Played it for 2 hours an realized I needed this on PC. About time indeed.

Btw. November on the epic game store. December on Steam

[fiveby9]

I can wait for Steam availability.

[mikeslemonade]

Haha I only played like 15 minutes and then realized I rather just play it on PC. Buy TakeTwo Stock!

[battlegrog]

lol epic is redick, Paying money to have it 1 month early.I mean it is fair game its just funny.I guess i have to wait until December cus i only cloud stream games from steam onto Geforce now !

[carcarias]

Yeah, similar thing with me, though I did play for around 10 hours.

I want 60fps and, more importantly, mods, for a lot of quality of life improvements. For example, more fast travel options and not needing to select weapons every time you get off your horse.

I'm sure modding will make the game flow better and possibly even improve combat in some small way.

[shuvam09]

Now they need to give us RDR as well...
RDR2 was great, but RDR was legendary...
That, and my PC might not play RDR2 :P
Gimme RDR at 4k@60fps...

[Gravesinger_]

It could possibly happen, RDR 2 is a sequal to RDR so to release it after RDR 2 on pc would only bring in even more money their way, it would need to be a remaster though as from what I read the coding in that game was all over the place.

[neutralgamer1992]

Pc gamers will get to enjoy this game with improvements rockstar refuse to make like fast travel system and cheats that will allow you to save your progress(unlike on console where you can't save the game while cheats are enabled. Trophies are disabled so why not let us save and enjoy the game we want the way we want. Rockstar have gone for realism at the cost of fun

[Neonridr]

Knew that was happening.

[Unspoken]

PC gaming is at an all time high!

[Doge]

60fps time baby!

[FlyingFoxy]

Pfft.. people still use 60hz monitors? But nah, they're ok, I wouldn't go back to one after having a 120hz 1080p and now 1440p 165hz screen. around 90-100 or so fps is the sweet spot IMO, gets less noticeable as you go up from there.

[traumadisaster]

He mentioned 60 in comparison to the console 30, and that is where you and everybody else notices THE MOST improvement.

Yes it’s obviously better the higher you go but not as big an improvement the higher you go.

[Doge]

I got the ASUS PG27UQ. I'm limiting my expectations to 60fps for now with my i9 9900K and RTX 2080 TI setup since I got a feeling that it's gonna be super demanding for 4K, unless it was ridiculously optimized to the point where I can go beyond that.

[Furesis]

i have 144hz monitor but no way in hell can my pc run this game much above 60 fps. i get like 100 in apex.
just having a 144hz monitor isn't enough, you also need the power to run it

[PlayableGamez-]

PC elitist gamers are going to start shaming people who still game at 60 frames. Wow so toxic.

[bluefox755]

There's almost no discernable difference beyond 60, certainly not for a slow paced game like this. If you're playing CS:GO, sure, but anything beyond 60 seems like overkill for this. 30 to 60 is a night and day difference, beyond that, not so much.

[carcarias]

Yeah, it's a tough one but in the end I went with 4k @60fps on a 43inch. I'm a sucker for the visuals and don't do multiplayer. My son is similar to you though, he hates anything less than 120. In fact, he still gives me playful grief about my preference.

If the choice eventually becomes 8k at 60fps or 4k at 120fps (maintaining high settings) then I'll plump for the latter.

[Teflon02]

Meh, while 90 etc is better etc. That's now extreme enthusiast talk at that level lol. Got a GTX 1080 and I could do that for the most part in most games. But the problems how much it varies, I'd hater a locked 60 at 1440 or 4k depending on game over 100 etc frames, dropping to 75 and going to 120 and possibly dropping certain settings. I went from Console main to PC, I'm great with 60 and maximizing graphics. Hell. I only play shooters on my monitor. Everything else I play on my 4K TV. Fantastic

Also, I personally hate seeing people drops settings to crap to get extremely high frames. I'm the opposite. I'd rather play say, BFV in 1440p maxed running locked 60 than medium running maybe 90? Maybe more maybe less I don't know honestly. But think you get it lol

[CurbStompin]

Nah, my 4K 60hz HDR monitor is boss compared to my 1440p 100hz ultrawide before it. Hands down.

[XxINFERNUSxX]

I totally agree, 90 to 100+ is the way, except MMOs where the fps drops below 30 then it's all on the cpu not the gpu

[AsunaYuukiTheFlash]

You still game at 1080p? My eyes can't take anything less than 4k.

[rainslacker]

This isn't exactly a fast moving game. 30fps was fine on consoles.

[rainslacker]

To each their own, but that may have been more about the way they did the textures and shading effects to get it to look as good as they did. Lots of tricks which don't work well when you put things in motion. Potentially a PC version could fix that, but not sure if frame rate would make much difference if not.

[rainslacker]

I can recognize both. It's not about being accustomed. RDR2 isn't a fast paced game where I think it matters, but I'll accept if some people think it's important.

[KeenBean345]

I'm guessing this is exclusive to their launcher, does anyone know if the launcher allows mods?

[Doge]

It'll launch on Steam in December. So hopefully they'll have mods shortly afterwards.

[Sgt_Slaughter]

All you had to do was read the article:

"Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC will also be available to pre-order at the Epic Games store, Greenman Gaming, the Humble Store, GameStop and additional digital retailers starting October 23rd with a pre-order bonus of 25 Gold Bars for Red Dead Online. Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC will also be available to purchase on Steam this December."

[KeenBean345]

I read it, I meant in the way that you need the launcher open to play it, like Uplay. Thanks anyway though

[Profchaos]

It's actually not it's going to be on epic also. I'm not sure if it will be like old ubi titles and force you to open up their launcher also when playing

[TheColbertinator]

I told y'all.

Finally some common sense from Rockstar.

[thedr904]

Common sense? Sure. But this is a pretty genius marketing move, if GTA V is anything to go by.

[IanTH]

@shaggy if the Steam sales charts are anything to go by, unfathomable amounts of them will buy it. GTA V is STILL managing to get in the top ten years after release.

[Profchaos]

Pretty sure they have been building it the entire time

[TheColbertinator]

I understand that. I simply would have liked an announcement around the time of the console launch.

[MadLad]

I'm only surprised that an inevitable release on PC actually surprises anyone. GTAV is an extremely active game on Steam, to this day.

[badboyz09]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!

[King_Noctis]

I already have this on my Ps4, but its cool to see this comes to PC.

[AnotherGamer]

Woot! Do hope the online gets fixed, i still get kicked out from their servers.

[BioShockGX]

You can now enjoy the walking simulator in 60fps

[King_Noctis]

With great story and tight gunfight as added bonuses.

[sampsonon]

with horrible shooting mechanics, and a slow dry story in an empty world. have fun.

[akurtz]

The gun fights were a headache in this game. And I’m someone who played with zero aim assist in both games and modes. E

[rainslacker]

Tight gunfighting?

LOL.

I LOL @ you sir!

Seriously, the gun play in this game is pretty weak. It's all auto aim, move stick up slightly, then head shot, or it's animals who seem to be bullet sponges. About the only thing it kind of does right is have people react to where you shoot them on the body, ,but otherwise, it's the same weak enemy AI of having people bounce around and dodging at very second you pull the trigger. Sometimes just staying behind cover forcing you to move out of yours.

@Akurtz

You played without aim assist? How is that even possible given how small the enemies are on screen when you are at any reasonable shooting distance from them?

[King_Noctis]

@sampsonon

Empty world? Lol wut? Little stories are sprinkled everywhere on the map and that is one of the best parts of the game.

Are we sure you’re playing the right game?

[sililano]

Go back to the hole you came from.

[goldwyncq]

Everything is a walking simulator with you ADHD folks

[Livingthedream]

@BioShockGX is death stranding coming to PC?

[Father__Merrin]

No one ever doubted it would skip pc

[Sgt_Slaughter]

RDR skipped PC, so yes there were many that doubted this coming to anything but consoles

[IanTH]

After all the money they made on GTA V and online, as well as the comments from the head honcho at Take2, there was honestly very little doubt.

[Asuka]

It was only a matter of time

[Psychotica]

Will someone please mod a fast travel back to camp FFS..

[harmny]

At last

[monochromer]

Awww. Cute. :) You guys enjoy the leftovers.

[Psychotica]

thanks man, we will enjoy running it better than you guys..

[monochromer]

Yeah, man. Enjoy paying twice as much for a rig so it can give you some extra pixels or whatever. I've already played the game and moved on with my life. You do you.

[sampsonon]

it doesn't matter how well it runs. the game is one of the most tedious, boring games i have ever played. i deleted it after a few days.

[Psychotica]

@monochromer - lol..yeah and you enjoy playing on a rig that costs the same as a mid level computer but is only useful for entertainment and buying an entirely new system just to upgrade instead of a single component.

[TheOptimist]

You mean. Thank the people who were playing for beta testing the game?

[Ceaser9857361]

Didn't know Beta testing let's you play the full game? That sounds stupid.

Red dead 2 is an amazing game. Got that Platinum for it.. Hopefully PC folks can enjoy the game and the story like I did....

[TheOptimist]

@ceaser

didn't know getting a game late on a platform would be leftovers (?)

[Hungryalpaca]

Aw look at mono thinking it costs 2x the cost to run better than the consoles. That’s adorable! Enjoy paying to have online access and console tax. Ends up costing more than Pc ;)

[MadLad]

All you did was beta test our version. They'll be happy to resell you something similar next gen though.
The fact that you're so obviously snippy and defensive is really what's "cute" here.

[UhOh]

Everybody got a past but, everybody can't date a Halle Berry or insert dream girl.

[sampsonon]

yay! pc players get to be bored as well

[sililano]

Better than most games amazing story, characters and immersive world. Go back to playing crappy games.

[sampsonon]

sorry. i am not joking. i payed full price and couldn't wait to play it. what a let down.
but to each there own. i just know i am not alone in my evaluation of the game.
it's beautiful and has some really good parts. but tedious jobs and an empty world with a slow drawn out story ruined it for me. i won't mention the bad shooting mechanics.
crappy games? God Of War, Spider-man, Days Gone, Horizon Zero Dawn? lol shitt i could go on but lol
enjoy the game. just don't try too hard to like it like i did.
it will waste your time

[sililano]

Did you just compare Days Gone to RDR2? A game that got universally panned for being a crap game. RDR2 97% metacritic praised and loved by many. Let people enjoy what they are into.

[sampsonon]

it was way more fun and the story was more interesting. my opinion. the rest wiped the floor with RDR2.
God of war won GOTY over RDR2 and RDR2 has a better meta.

days gone user score is a 80 and RDR2 which has its name and isn't a new ip only got an 81. lol

facts

and yes people should be able to enjoy what they want to. but all the pc stupidity when it comes to gloating about it playing and running better on pc means nothing when a game isn't that good to begin with.

so i was responding to those ass hats.

[goldwyncq]

It's a Playstation exclusive so of course the mindless sheeps in N4G would worship it regardless of how mediocre it is.

[rainslacker]

RDR2 got universally praised for it's immersive world and pretty graphics. But many of the reviews said it wasn't a fun game and kind of glossed over the fact that game play got mundane and boring real quick.

RDR2 had a good story, but your avatar really had no place in it. Like many open world games, he really had no part in the plot, and was just along for the ride while others directed him where to go. RDR2 had really weak game play in terms of shooting, and it's immersion was a fine example of where a dev needs to maybe reign in the scope of a game and consider what is fun, as opposed to just trying to prove they can do something.

Days Gone was maybe more common open world fare, but it had a more interesting story, and generally was more fun. Maybe I couldn't spend hours grooming my bike, but why would I want to?

[UhOh]

@ rainslacker Man you still sad over days gone. Still bringing it up.

[MarkyMark89]

@sampsonon How does it work on N4G, can you just be a walking hypocrite without realizing you are? Wow wish I could be that oblivious to some things in life. It's funny when the topic of discussion involves console's being put head to head, all the Sony loyalist around here bash the Xbox players for having inferior hardware (well pre Xbox X launch) and visuals in exclusives. Let people play what they want, see how you playing console doesn't affect me, its this crazy concept that you don't care what platform people play on and don't bash them for it!!!! Lol Sony fanboys crack me up, they spew all this rhetoric but when it can be used against them, it becomes an invalid point, what a joke.

Onto my other gripe about your post, your list of games were all Sony exclusives, see the bias there? Probably not, because judging by your post and using an educated guess I would suspect fanboy. You can't say RDR2 is complete trash because a group of people shares the same opinion you do. Those same people may also love the Sony exclusives and think they are the best thing since sliced bread. A big group of men in the US thinks it's okay to rape women, so because it has a good populace and they all share the same opinion it makes it right correct?

I think most people are forgetting video games are an Art form, I especially think the younger generations have forgotten that. Just like Music and Movies everybody finds some games more appealing than others. It does not make their opinion any less valid then your's no matter how popular the console is that it's sold on or how many sales it produces. A prime example does every person just love every movie that wins an Oscar?

[sampsonon]

i have no idea what it is that you are talking about. all i know is RDR2 was so boring and had such clunky shooting mechanics i quit playing it a few days in. i wish it was better but for me it was a drag.

please don't be offended by my opinion.
i know you put a lot of work into the game right?

look at the user meta for the game. read the reasons why people didn't like it and most will sound exactly like my complaints.

it's ok for you to like it. i was just pointing out to the pc elites that the game is bad whatever platform you play on.

[goldwyncq]

I seriously feel sorry for you

[EmperorDalek]

Bored? By playing the highest rated game on Xbox One and PS4 (apart from GTAV), with better graphics and frame rate? I'd love to know your definition of fun.

*sees that you listed four PS4 exclusives including Days Gone*

Oooh you're one of those guys. That explains it.

[sampsonon]

not the highest by user score. it ranked 1 point above days gone. which is a better more fun game.

you know you guys can't have it both ways. when days gone was reviewed many critics didn't like the "gruff male protagonist" and gave it a low score. people cried that it was the liberal media sjw's trying to ruin the game.

now you all have amnesia when your argument is the score those same liberal sjw's used when trashing the game. now you all use that score lol funny

[UhOh]

Bro Spiderman was trash too as far as fun factor goes so.

[UhOh]

@sampsonon Look pal. User score is like 2000-10000 users out of the millions who bought any of these games. Metacritic is just about all reviewers, at least major ones. So that is a fallacy bro.

[Hungryalpaca]

Dude. We get it. You like bad games. Your constant spouting shows your insecurity and immaturity. Grow up already.

[sampsonon]

actually i am replying to people. so fuk yourself.
i liked God of War. wipes the floor with this crappy boring game.

stop crying

[King_Noctis]

Did you stealth-edit your comment or something?

[sampsonon]

?

[MadLad]

I'll be playing it for the story. Played a solid chunk at a friend's and, admittedly, there are definitely boring mechanics at work. Hoping the eventual mod support can fix some of the needless gameplay elements had.

[sampsonon]

what bothered me the most are the small chores they force you to do to support the camp. i wish they had something a little more stream lined. the controls are clunky and the shooting mechanics are from the last generation.

pros: beautiful graphics, riding horses and some story elements. it's just so damn slow and tedious at times.

i pre ordered the game months before it's release and deleted it after a few days. the MP was bad with the same aim assist and clunky mechanics.

it's just my opinion.

[WillyC009]

Not sure what game you played. Or what kind of taste you have. But I thoroughly enjoyed RDR2 and have completed the main story twice. Now onto the online and rank 65.

People like different things. Doesn’t make your opinion fact. Just opinion.

PS. As a PlayStation guy, Days Gone is no where near as good as RDR2 and I’ve beaten both. But again, that’s just my opinion.

[Orionsangel]

I told you all that the Rockstar Launcher meant RDR2 was coming to PC. It could be exclusive to their Launcher. That's what I suggested weeks ago bro.

[Lon3wolf]

Coming to Epic and Steam and lots more.......................... .....................right there in the article:

Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC will also be available to pre-order at the Epic Games store, Greenman Gaming, the Humble Store, GameStop and additional digital retailers starting October 23rd with a pre-order bonus of 25 Gold Bars for Red Dead Online. Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC will also be available to purchase on Steam this December.

[Orionsangel]

How dare you contradict my statement lol

[Lon3wolf]

Sorry it won't happen again ;)

[Orionsangel]

Well

[MWH]

From the start it was a matter of when not if. Now we know.

[UhOh]

I mean it's no way they weren't going to milk it or thought everyone bought a console just to play it.

[MWH]

That's the world of the blood sucking corporate.

[XabiDaChosenOne]

Nice, awesome.

[xRacer74x]

Can we all say AWESOME.

[FanboySpotter]

The only good i can see come out of this is the location of the third meteorite. Finally? I hope so.

[sililano]

PC gamers must be excited to push the graphical limits :P and also mods.

[FanboysKiller]

Rockstar doesn't needs tiny little cheesy deal from Epic to make timed exclusive deal with it.

[Blu3_Berry]

Is anyone really all that surprised?

[m2stech]

Imagine how much Tim Swine paid them to delay the steam release by just one month

[MadLad]

Going to be interesting at how they try to handle the PC market when the Fortnite bubble finally bursts, and they don't have a bottomless pit of cash to throw into pettiness.

[Count_Bakula]

Thank christ. Can't wait for the mods.

[Orionsangel]

Digital Foundry just got wood.

[battlegrog]

Epic i can just cloud stream it through geforce now !!

[Orionsangel]

The community mods are gonna be insane!

I'm just gonna list off some that are probably coming...

Clint Eastwood related mods are a given. Charles Bronson as well. I guess John Wayne too.

Django Unchained. That's gotta happen.

Back to the Future III

Cowboys vs Aliens

West World.

[Blu3_Berry]

Who said they would support mods? You saw what happened to GTA V. People were being banned for using single-player mods in the single-player mode. I doubt Rockstar and 2K will support mods, they want everyone to buy their microtransactions.

[Orionsangel]

Mods are still happening on GTAV. The community finds a way. Always.

[RaidenBlack]

Is RDR1 port for PC that hard? Why not include that with the Special Edition of the game?
Its the only R* game left still not available for PC aside from the Midnight Club games.

[lelo2play]

Meh.

[Sgt_Slaughter]

For everyone who skipped the article and assumed this is exclusive to their launcher:

"Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC will also be available to pre-order at the Epic Games store, Greenman Gaming, the Humble Store, GameStop and additional digital retailers starting October 23rd with a pre-order bonus of 25 Gold Bars for Red Dead Online. Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC will also be available to purchase on Steam this December."

[bluefox755]

Imagine my shock, said from the start. Can't believe anyone doubted this was coming. That being said, this is good news. 60fps and mods should make this a far more enjoyable experience

[iplay1up2]

Great looking game. I played on X1X. Have fun with one of the most BORING OPENINGS OF A GAME EVER! Played for a few hours, and that was it! Red Dead 1 and GTA 5 top Red Dead 2 3xs over.

[Gatsu]

HELL YES!!! I can't wait to play this emotional masterpiece again... So happy it is coming so soon :D.

[TheHateTheyGive]

This one of the most boring games i have ever played.

[adaminoregon]

get ready to be bored in 60 frames a second.

[SinisterKieran]

Nope, the online is going to be horrible and ruined by hacks. Another gto

[Zombieburger638]

Online is already garbage so it's kinda hard to make it any worse.

[SinisterKieran]

i actually enjoy it on console. i don't mind it as is but introduce all the hacks and it will get a lot worse.
if you think its bad, its gonna get..worse.
teleporting people, flying horses, aim bots...my god i dread to think.

[Plagasx]

Thank GOD I never played it yet!

[Sophisticated_Chap]

I'm interested in this game more now than ever. Price will be a factor though.

[Plagasx]

Leave it to Rockstar to just casually announce this bombshell piece of news just a month before release lmao.

[Parasidious]

So glad I held off picking it up on PS4

[CuVe]

Yeah because waiting for a year is so worth it... PS4 owners finished the game long time ago and had an amazing experience. You waited for this long just to pay full price again. What a deal! smh

[Giblet_Head]

Yeah, thanks for beta testing for us. We'll tell you how the 'definitive edition' is. May even set this up with VorpX and play through my Oculus Rift in first person, cause I can.

[Parasidious]

I waited this long to play a game the game at high frame rates and that will have amazing mods that will give me an experience I couldn't get on console. Worth the wait.

Also why would I care if someone finished the game before me? It's not like than has any impact on my experience.

[Doge]

Imagine flexing about finishing games before others.

[Sophisticated_Chap]

Now people will be able to play the game on something more than 'low' settings and at 4k/60+.

[MadLad]

I mean, we waited as they beta tested this PC version (patches/balancing/performance tweaks) as they optimized for varying superior levels of hardware. Look at it in whatever negative light you wish; you know for a fact they are going to try to sell you something similar to the PC version next gen, and many people will double-dip.

[Lon3wolf]

"You waited for this long just to pay full price again. What a deal! smh"

How are they paying full price again if they never paid full price/bought it on the PS 4, SMH?

[Arty84]

Havent played in a while have they added private and no aim assist lobbies? if not meh

[Bigman4k]

Meh don't care

[Richhard1]

No VR support?

[patrickman]

Best news of the day!

[AK91]

No surprises here I believe they'll release a next gen version in 2020 as well.

[Lon3wolf]

Quite possibly, and it will be interesting to see how many pay for it again if it does.

[--bienio--]

Wtf??? I just Find that :) wow super!!

[BillyG0AT]

Bet you a tenner you cry when you play it

[Thunder_G0d_Bane]

Nope we mod the shit we don’t like right out of the game :)

[BillyG0AT]

whoosh

[Critic4l_Strik3]

I waited 1 year for this to happen!!! Finally!!

[CurbStompin]

Meh, they waited too long. Nobody cares anymore tbh...

[MadLad]

GTAV was even a longer window and, well, it sold fantastically on PC. Still incredibly active on a daily basis, and that's only via Steam statistics themselves. You may not care, as a console player but, let's be real, this is a console-dominated site and, funnily enough, you seem to be in the minority, based on the comments.

[XxINFERNUSxX]

Would be nice if they included the original as well for PC . Now this will be the best version to play I can see a shit ton of mods coming also can't wait to use sweetfx and make the game look even better.

[frostypants]

Prepare to be whelmed. Hours upon hours of...needless mechanics. Woo.

[MadLad]

Mods? *shrug*

[Thunder_G0d_Bane]

I played this on PS4. Didn’t complete the campaign cause the travel times between missions was a pain an the controls.

On pc I’m going to mod fast travel so I will basically be able to teleport to wherever I want. And mouse an keyboard will provide far more accuracy when shooting.

[FlameWater]

I bet R* was really surprised when PC gamers didn't buy a console to play this

[UhOh]

I don't but, your right they didn't.

[chrono1205]

So a December release date.

[Epzaos]

Now people can calm down.

[Felix_Argyle_Catbro]

Yes

[PS4Gamer1984]

Also coming to Stadia! Can’t wait to play this on my tablet at work.