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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[DSoryu]

Sweeet, I hope they decide to port the first later on.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

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

 

[Reploid]

Boring combat, lame plot, empty world. Meh.

 

[Dr.Hacknik]

Boring combat, lame plot, empty world. Meh.

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.

 

[Jiehfeng]

MY GODDAMN WALLET AAAAAAA 2019 WHY

 

[seany1990]

After GTA everybody knew this was going to happen. PC will be the definitive edition and this time we weren't fooled into having to buy it twice.

 

[SkittleDash]

When I saw "Epic Games Store" I was like You fucking what...? Then I saw the bit about it already being worked on for Steam. Oh, okay then.

 

[guily6669]

Boring combat, lame plot, empty world. Meh.

Actually it's by far my most favourite world design, for me the game world is PURE ART, also the game has a HUGE amount of interaction and secrets to be uncovered and the gun shooting is actually pretty damn good for the type of game, it's not a simulator, but has a nice butter smooth gameplay...

The story is also pretty damn deep. I don't even like Western type of things, but RDR 1 and RDR2 really nailed it and I totally loved them...

 

[RedoLane]

Epic Games: So how about our exclusivity deal?
Rockstar Games: Seriously? A full year?
Epic Games: W-Well, that's how things usually go-
Rockstar Games: Not interested.
Epic Games: WAIT! OK LISTEN! No need for exclusivity. just pleeeease don't release it on Steam on the same day
Rockstar Games: Tsk, fine. but only for a month.
Epic Games: But the deal is for a year-
Rockstar Games: A MOOOOONTH!!!!

 

[codezer0]

Epic Games: So how about our exclusivity deal?
Rockstar Games: Seriously? A full year?
Epic Games: W-Well, that's how things usually go-
Rockstar Games: Not interested.
Epic Games: WAIT! OK LISTEN! No need for exclusivity. just pleeeease don't release it on Steam on the same day
Rockstar Games: Tsk, fine. but only for a month.
Epic Games: But the deal is for a year-
Rockstar Games: A MOOOOONTH!!!!

The one time where the Houser brothers' douchebaggery actually benefitted the greater good of all.

 

[Lazyboss]

Actually it's by far my most favourite world design, for me the game world is PURE ART, also the game has a HUGE amount of interaction and secrets to be uncovered and the gun shooting is actually pretty damn good for the type of game, it's not a simulator, but has a nice butter smooth gameplay...

The story is also pretty damn deep. I don't even like Western type of things, but RDR 1 and RDR2 really nailed it and I totally loved them...

Don't waste your time explaining it to him, he didn't even play the game and he is talking shit about it since RDR1 which he didn't play too.

 

[Deleted member 506316]

STOP I CAN ONLY GET SO ERECT.
YEEHAW.

 

[shaunj66]

I know it's a controversial opinion but outside the characters, story and world-design I was really disappointed in this game. The controls were dreadfully clunky and unresponsive and the lack of freedom in missions really held the game back for me.

This video goes over most of the problems I had with the game.

 

[bobmcjr]

My theory on the one month exclusivity as opposed to one year comes from BL3's supposedly meh PC sales based on Take Two's stock dip.

Also, while Epic's "guaranteed sales" money is a thing, you can't gouge people for microtransactions if nobody actually plays the game. I'm fairly certain this is the main reason why the exclusivity period is small.

 

[demon33]

Also on Stadia :

https://twitter.com/GoogleStadia/st...i7XX4JLmPNAel2xMbsc0DJ8UIEia0pqp07tRk2Pt84e78

 

[Deleted member 501038]

Not really surprised, but nice. Can't wait.

 

[DinohScene]

I know it's a controversial opinion but outside the characters, story and world-design I was really disappointed in this game. The controls were dreadfully clunky and unresponsive and the lack of freedom in missions really held the game back for me.

This video goes over most of the problems I had with the game.

RDR2 is nothing like the RDR1, Multiplayer is a mess, controls are indeed way to clunky to allow for "old west quickdraw" gameplay.

GTA 5 has the same amount of "freedom" in missions as RDR2 tbh, but both "freedom in missions" are dwarfed by the freedom in mission in earlier Rockstar titles like the 3D GTA's where you could travel to the other side of the map when being on OM (On Mission) without causing a mission failure state, whilst a bit of side tracking in OM on GTA 5 and RDR2 results in mission failure.

 

[Nerdtendo]

I've crossed my fingers for this. Usually my switch and PC are enough, but I miss out on a few big titles. (Kingdom Hearts 3 PC port when?)

 

[CTR640]

Epic Games: So how about our exclusivity deal?
Rockstar Games: Seriously? A full year?
Epic Games: W-Well, that's how things usually go-
Rockstar Games: Not interested.
Epic Games: WAIT! OK LISTEN! No need for exclusivity. just pleeeease don't release it on Steam on the same day
Rockstar Games: Tsk, fine. but only for a month.
Epic Games: But the deal is for a year-
Rockstar Games: A MOOOOONTH!!!!

Lmfao that was funny!

My old shitty GTX1080Ti is afraid for tessellated horse dicks and balls but it must run those details on 60/1440p.