After a multitude of possible leaks, teases, and rumors, Rockstar has finally, finally confirmed Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC. On November 5th, PC gamers will finally be able to play the critically acclaimed game, on either Rockstar's newly released launcher, or through the Epic Games Store. For those who are already getting upsetted at the lack of a Steam version, that's in the works as well, though it will release sometime in December. The game will also be a launch title for the Google Stadia streaming service.

The PC port of the game will include access to Red Dead Online, and will have graphical enhancements which will be given more detail at a later date.

Enhancements and New Story Mode Content

The first game in the Red Dead Redemption series to be featured on the PC platform, Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC features a range of graphical and technical enhancements for increased immersion along with new Bounty Hunting Missions, Gang Hideouts, Weapons, and more.

Red Dead Online

Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC also includes free access to the shared living world of Red Dead Online featuring all previously released improvements and the latest content updates for the complete online experience including Frontier Pursuits and the specialist Roles of Bounty Hunter, Trader, and Collector for players to progress through and earn unique rewards.

Pre-Purchase Bonuses with the Rockstar Games Launcher

Pre-purchases for Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC begin at 11 a.m. ET on October 9 exclusively on the Rockstar Games Launcher through October 22, with a limited time offer during this period of two free Rockstar Games PC titles from the following:

• Grand Theft Auto III
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
• Bully: Scholarship Edition
• L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition
• Max Payne 3: The Complete Edition

Pre-purchases made on the Rockstar Games Launcher also include free upgrades to the Premium Editions of Red Dead Redemption 2, with both the Special Edition and Ultimate Edition discounted by $20 each.

Further pre-purchase bonuses via the Rockstar Games Launcher include:

• Outlaw Survival Kit for Story Mode
• War Horse for Story Mode
• Treasure Map for Story Mode
• Cash Bonus for Story Mode
• 50 Gold Bars for Red Dead Online

Additional Store Information

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 23 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.

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[Deleted User]

I think I might check it out now. Maybe. Maybe.

 

[NeoSlyde]

I’m gonna buy it on either Rockstar Store or Epic Games Store or Humble Store.

Fuck Steam.

 

[kcajjones]

This is great and all, but, where's the original Read Dead Redemption on pc? Does this mean we have to wait for a 10 year anniversary for the full Read Dead series to be re-released in a compilation, because rockstar still haven't figured out how to make games for the world's largest gaming platform?

 

[emmanu888]

Considering its 130GB on console, its probably going to be bigger on PC right?

 

[DANTENDO]

Overall good game but the next game rockstar if yr reading add good bad and the ugly theme tune

 

[wurstpistole]

Boring combat, lame plot, empty world. Meh.

What in the actual f. This was Easily one of the best open world games in the last decade

 

[ChibiMofo]

About effing time! No need to wait for emulation!

"on either Rockstar's newly released launcher, or through the Epic Games Store"
Oh. Nevermind.

 

[orangy57]

I'm not buying it, they always do this just so you can buy the same game twice. There's no reason for a game to take so long to released on PC other than to milk you for your money, especially when PCs and consoles now use the same hardware.

 

[DANTENDO]

I'm not buying it, they always do this just so you can buy the same game twice. There's no reason for a game to take so long to released on PC other than to milk you for your money, especially when PCs and consoles now use the same hardware.

But pc and ps4 gamers hate each other

 

[Worldblender]

Finally! Me and some other people will eventually have the opportunity to see if this game will run on Ubuntu GNU/Linux (and possibly other distros) via Proton since it will be released on Steam. The more games that can run on Linux distros at all, even if Windows-only, the better.

 

[Godofcheese]

I’m gonna buy it on either Rockstar Store or Epic Games Store or Humble Store.

Fuck Steam.

Wow, Cool story bro

 

[Mythical]

So, who's ready for dynamically scaling horse balls in 60fps?

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Suck my 4k 60fps dongle.

*laughs in ray tracing*

I'm ready for 144hz dynamic scaling horse balls

 

[xtrem3x]

Lol this is either a joke or an unpopular opinion. But we're all entitled to one.

Otherwise I'll totally grab this game on steam even if it means my PC will explode.

It's actually a very popular opinion.

It's one of those games that people either really like and love everything about or it's a total let down for them. I know several people who can't say a bad word about it, but I also have several friends who played it for a few hours and sold it calling it a boring native american simulator

 

[DANTENDO]

It's one of those games that people either really like and love everything about or it's a total let down for them

No mate it's not marmite

 

[xtrem3x]

No mate it's not marmite

It's very marmite

 

[Jiehfeng]

It's actually a very popular opinion.

It's one of those games that people either really like and love everything about or it's a total let down for them. I know several people who can't say a bad word about it, but I also have several friends who played it for a few hours and sold it calling it a boring native american simulator

In the first three chapters or so, it was absolutely boring for me. If I hadn't continued, I would've said the same. But further playing with figuring out the game mechanics and going deeper into the story, it got marvelous by and by. I think most people didn't like it because of this, they didn't give it a chance further than what you would expect would be enough of a chance.

For example there's many characters with well written personalities, and you won't be able to remember all of them in the first quarter of the game.

 

[Pipistrele]

Huh, I may actually get a temporary Stadia subscription for this one - my PC is kinda weak for modern vidjas, so that's at least some way to experience the thing .u.

 

[DANTENDO]

It's very marmite

No mate because me and four mates rated the game and the scores were 9 6 8 7 and the other said how do spell average

 

[Asia81]

Thanks to console players for helping with the beta version!

 

[Pipistrele]

Neat. Glad they don't have a stupid year exclusive deal and such with shitty Epic and it's only a month.

99% you'll still have to install Social Club thingie though.