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Red Dead Redemptionand itsUndead Nightmareexpansion are coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on August 17, courtesy of Rockstar Games and Double Eleven Studios. Rumors have been swirling for quite some time now that Rockstar was preparing to release aRed Dead Redemptionremaster or even a full-blown remake of the 2010 classic, but it seems that those rumors were only partly true.
Based on what’s been shown so far, thisnew version ofRed Dead Redemptionis not really a remaster. It’s more of a slightly enhanced port that brings the open world western to some modern platforms. But what may make some fans really scratch their heads is how this new version ofRed Dead Redemptionis skipping completely over major platforms and is going to retail for a whopping $49.99 despite the game being over a decade old and not bringing any notable new content to the table.
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Fans may also be confused about Rockstar’s release plans forRed Dead Redemption. August 17 is the day that PS4 and Switch gamers can pick upRed Dead Redemptiondigitally, with a physical release to follow on October 13. There will be no native PS5 release of the game, though it will still be playable on Sony’s latest console thanks to its backward compatibility with the PS4’s library. There will also be no Xbox version of the game, though the original Xbox 360 version is at least playable on modern Xbox consoles. Most disappointing of all,Red Dead Redemptionis still not coming to PCwith this rerelease. Fans have been asking for a PC version of the game for years, but it seems that they will have to keep waiting on that front.
It also seems as though this re-release ofRed Dead Redemptionwill be missing one of the original game’s major features: online multiplayer. This has yet to be confirmed, but the announcement makes no mention of multiplayer, and in fact makes it a point to highlight that the bundle includes “both classic, single-player experiences.“Red Dead Redemptiononline multiplayerwas well-received at the time of its release, and some fans may be disappointed that it’s seemingly being left by the wayside with this port.
It’s easy to see how manyRed Dead Redemptionfans are going to be disappointed by this announcement, but it is still going to be nice to have John Marston’s adventure accessible on Switch and PlayStation consoles. The inclusion of theUndead Nightmareexpansionis a nice bonus as well, though it remains to be seen if it’s enough to appease fans who may be upset at the lack of a PC port or the fact that the game is not getting the proper remaster treatment.
Red Dead Redemptionis available now for PS3 and Xbox 360 with PS4 and Switch versions coming August 17.
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