Red Dead Redemption has finally arrived on PC, over 14 years after its original release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. While many players assumed their modern hardware would easily handle this 7th-generation game, they were surprised by its unexpectedly high system requirements.

The PC version of Red Dead Redemption includes a range of visual settings that players can adjust to achieve optimal performance. The guide below provides recommended settings to make your journey through the Wild West as smooth as can be.

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Red Dead Redemption: How Long to Beat (& Main Mission List)

There are 57 main missions in Red Dead Redemption, and it will take players at least a few dozen hours to finish the story.

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While Red Dead Redemption may not offer as many graphic settings options as its sequel, it still provides a respectable selection of key options. One highlight is the anti-aliasing technology. Instead of the popular TAA found in most AAA games, players can choose between DLSS and FSR Native AA, with FXAA also available — but it’s best to avoid that option for optimal visuals.

Graphical Option

Recommended Setting

Screen Type

Fullscreen

Resolution

Native

Refresh Rate

Native

Framerate Cap

Personal Choice

VSync

On

Triple Buffering

Off

Shadow Quality

High

Shadow Softness

High

Shadow Blend

Smooth

Anisotropic Level

x16

Anti-Aliasing / Upscaling Method

DLSS 3 or FSR 3

Super Resolution

Native AA

Additional Sharpness

Personal Choice

Motion Blur

Disabled

Geometry Level of Detail

Max

Terrain Level of Detail

Max

Tree Level of Detail

50

Tree Draw Distance

50

Grass Level of Detail

Max

Upscaling technology is best used at resolutions above 1080p, as enabling it at 1080p can make the game appear blurry.

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8 /10

Red Dead Redemption

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Open-World
Adventure
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Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 73%
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Released
May 18, 2010
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
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Engine
rockstar advanced game engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Red Dead Redemption
PC Release Date
October 29, 2024
Nintendo Switch Release Date
August 17, 2023
Genre(s)
Open-World, Adventure
How Long To Beat
18 Hours
OpenCritic Rating
Strong