A new Red Dead Redemption re-release has been put out Rockstar Games. The classic western from 2010 is now available on modern consoles and new, mobile devices. We have all of the details you need to know from pricing to download sizes and new features.
Release Details
On Tuesday December 2nd, the latest version of Red Dead Redemption can be purchased digitally on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS and Android. Plus, it can be accessed on iOS and Android if you sign into the Netflix version of the app with an active Netflix membership.
This version is also part of the GTA+ library on Xbox and PlayStation. The game is also part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for PS4 and PS5 users.
Free Upgrade And Saves
All owners of the digital PS4, Xbox and Nintendo Switch versions get a free upgrade to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Xbox 360 copy owners do not.
You can only transfer saves from the PS4 and Switch versions to the latest console part of that family. Xbox 360 saves cannot be brought into the new Xbox Series X|S version.
Trophies And Achievements
It is also worth noting this new version features a new, separate trophy/achievement list to previous releases. Whilst all of the trophies and achievements are identical, you can earn them again including the platinum trophy even if you have got them on the prior versions.
When you move your save over, all of the achievements unlocked on that save should come through the new version too. However, a few people are reporting needing to do one action required for the unlock e.g. one headshot unlocks the headshot achievement.
Pricing
The game is on a 50% for 2 weeks on Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms across all regions. The game costs $49.99 or £49.99 without the discount. The promotional price is $24.99 and £24.99.
As for mobile, you can purchase it to play the game without a Netflix subscription. The price is $39.99 or £39.99.
Download Sizes
Below are all of the approximate download sizes for each platform. Note: some sizes will vary based on your region:
- Xbox Series X|S – 9.59GB
- PlayStation 5 – 9.732GB
- Nintendo Switch 2 – 11.7GB
- Xbox for PC – 9.52GB
- iOS – 3GB
- Android – 2.74GB
Features
This new PS5 version of Red Dead Redemption includes dedicated vibration and trigger effect support on the DualSense controller. This was not present when playing the PS4 release through backwards compatibility on PS5.
As for graphical improvements. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S gets 60FPS at up to 4K. There’s also enhanced visuals over the older versions as it uses the Ultra setting found on PC for settings like level of detail, draw distance and shadows. There is also higher resolution UI and text such as the map. A new, higher quality motion blur as seen in the PC port can be used if preferred.
In terms of menus, them main menu is more closer to what we see in Red Dead Redemption withg the ability to change settings before loading in. Controller deadzone settings have been added into the settings menu. New buttons like the PS5 ones now show in the menu. Shorter load times are also present.
HDR is present on all three platforms including Nintendo Switch 2. As is 60FPS. DLSS will be enabled to achieve this frame rate at up to 4K. There’s even support for the mouse controls with in the latest iteration of Joycons.
Much like the previous ports, it does come complete with the Undead Nightmare expansion and Game of the Year Edition content. There will be no online multiplayer mode either just like the other releases.
Go Further
Interested in diving deeper into Red Dead Redemption and the real history it is based on? Red Dead’s History is a book by Professor Tore C. Olsson and it explores how close the games are to real world history. Order your copy here or learn more here.
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2 Comments
Xbox users did not receive the free update.
Look, if you can’t figure out the upgrade process, maybe gaming isn’t for you. It’s not rocket science—just follow the steps or quit whining.