Red Dead Redemption is over 14 years old, and during all that time, PC players could only watch from afar, unable to experience one of Rockstar's best offerings. While some attempted to play it using emulators, the experience was often subpar. Thankfully, the long wait is nearly over, with the game set to release in less than a month.

In a surprising announcement, Rockstar recently revealed that Red Dead Redemption will be coming to PC on October 29. Some details about the PC version have already been shared, including the hardware requirements needed to run the game smoothly. Read the guide below to learn more.

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Minimum PC Requirements for Red Dead Redemption

PC Specs

Minimum Requirements

OS

Windows 10 64-bit

Processor

Intel Core i5-4670 or AMD FX-9590

Memory

8 GB

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R7 360

Storage

12 GB

The minimum requirements for Red Dead Redemption aren't too outrageous, but they aren’t exactly low either. To run the game, you'll need an Intel Core i5-4670 or an AMD FX-9590 for the CPU. As for the GPU, either an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or an AMD Radeon R7 360 should suffice. Additionally, 8 GB of RAM and 12 GB of storage are required, though it's unclear whether an SSD is necessary or if an HDD will suffice.

  • Despite being over a decade old, Red Dead Redemption won’t run on Windows XP or 7. You'll need Windows 10 64-bit or later as your operating system.

Unfortunately, the developers haven't revealed what resolution or framerate to expect from the minimum or recommended requirements. Either this information will be shared later, or players will find out at launch on October 29.

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PC Specs

Recommended Requirements

OS

Windows 10 64-bit

Processor

Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

Memory

8 GB

GPU

NVIDIA RTX 2070 or AMD RX 5700 XT

Storage

12 GB

The recommended settings for Red Dead Redemption seem a bit too demanding for the visuals it offers, considering it's a 14-year-old game. For the CPU, you'll need either an Intel Core i5-8500 or an AMD Ryzen 5 3500X. It should be paired with an NVIDIA RTX 2070 or an AMD RX 5700 XT. The RAM and storage requirements remain the same, at 8 GB and 12 GB, respectively.

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Red Dead Redemption
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Released
May 18, 2010
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ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Rockstar San Diego
Publisher(s)
Rockstar Games
Engine
rockstar advanced game engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Red Dead Redemption
Genre(s)
Open-World, Adventure
OpenCritic Rating
Strong
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