Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Specs and Story Mode Content
Rockstar Games reveals new details on Red Dead Redemption 2 PC version, high-definition screenshots and specs.
Last week, official announcement for PC version of Western action-adventure game Red Dead Redemption 2 was made by developer/publisher Rockstar Games out of nowhere and it proved a long-running rumor to be true after all.
Arriving on November 5 for PC platform, RDR2 is currently up for pre-order exclusively through Rockstar Games Launcher. A bunch of new graphical and performance improvements are added to make this an ultimate version of the game.
RELATED: Red Dead Redemption 2 Announced for PC
You get to pick any two Rockstar Games classic PC titles as pre-order bonus for purchasing your copy using their own launcher before October 22.
RELATED: Red Dead Redemption 2: Undead Nightmare Teased?
Players will become eligible to receive special bonuses for placing their pre-order though Rockstar launcher within above-mentioned date. Besides, PC version is already getting some extra stuff that was not part of console release.
Upgrades like cash bonus, Le Trésor des Morts treasure map, outlaw survival kit and war horse will be included for Story mode. Additionally, 50 Gold Bars comes as in-game currency for RDR2 multiplayer component Red Dead Online.
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On top of every piece of extra digital content, Rockstar launcher will give you $20 instant discount on both Special Edition and Ultimate Edition. This exclusive price off will not be available for any other third-party outlets ever.
Red Dead Redemption 2 will be available on other digital storefronts like Epic Games Store, GameStop, Greenman Gaming and Humble Store from October 23 but its Steam release however, is delayed to December 2019.
RELATED: Red Dead Online Beta Live Now
Rockstar Games intends to utilize full power of PC platform to bring their detailed world of Arthur Morgan and Van der Linde gang to life. They worked on high quality lighting, improved reflection and better shadow resolutions for great immersion.
Part of its graphical enhancements offers HDR support, so that you can enjoy 4K resolution and go beyond with display setup. On top of superior frame-rates, multi-monitor and widescreen configurations are added as well.
RELATED: Red Dead Online Battle Royale Mode Gun Rush Live Now
PC version getting bonus content starts with three new Bounty Hunter missions, two gang hideouts and treasure maps in Story mode. A couple of collectible trinket items would increase your horse bonding experience, looted ammo and more.
Newly included weapons arsenal comes with Evans Repeater, High Roller revolver, Le Mat revolver and M1899 pistol. Except for M1899 semi-automatic handgun, all three new additions were previously exclusive to RDO.
RELATED: Red Dead Online New Missions and World Updates
Wild horse variations will feature new horse Buttermilk Buckskin Kentucky Saddler, Few Spot Appaloosa, Gold Palomino Tennessee Walker, Liver Chestnut Morgan and Warped Brindle Arabian within assorted herds.
Also, war horse Perlino Andalusian and Red Chestnut Arabian are making their way to RDR2 from the world of Red Dead Online. An official trailer for upcoming PC release will arrive very soon and it will be in 4K at 60 FPS.
RELATED: Red Dead Online: Frontier Pursuits Out Now
Rockstar Games have specified varied CPU requirements to run Red Dead Redemption 2 for best possible performance.
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
Memory: 8 GB
Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2 GB/AMD Radeon R9 280 3 GB
HDD Space: 150 GB
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended Requirements:
OS: Windows 10 - April 2018 Update (v1803)
Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K/AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory: 12 GB
Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 4 GB
HDD Space: 150 GB
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
RELATED: Red Dead Online May Have Teased Undead Nightmare
When Rockstar Games Launcher was revealed for PC games last month, it became pretty evident that the studio is most likely to add some high-profile titles from their catalog and an announcement for RDR2 came shortly afterwards.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was originally launched for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles in October 2018. A year later, Rockstar decided to release it on PC and it is also going to be a launch title for streaming platform Google Stadia.
Last week, official announcement for PC version of Western action-adventure game Red Dead Redemption 2 was made by developer/publisher Rockstar Games out of nowhere and it proved a long-running rumor to be true after all.
Arriving on November 5 for PC platform, RDR2 is currently up for pre-order exclusively through Rockstar Games Launcher. A bunch of new graphical and performance improvements are added to make this an ultimate version of the game.
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| Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Specs and Story Mode Content |
RELATED: Red Dead Redemption 2 Announced for PC
You get to pick any two Rockstar Games classic PC titles as pre-order bonus for purchasing your copy using their own launcher before October 22.
- Bully: Scholarship Edition
- Grand Theft Auto III
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition
- Max Payne 3: The Complete Edition
RELATED: Red Dead Redemption 2: Undead Nightmare Teased?
Players will become eligible to receive special bonuses for placing their pre-order though Rockstar launcher within above-mentioned date. Besides, PC version is already getting some extra stuff that was not part of console release.
Upgrades like cash bonus, Le Trésor des Morts treasure map, outlaw survival kit and war horse will be included for Story mode. Additionally, 50 Gold Bars comes as in-game currency for RDR2 multiplayer component Red Dead Online.
 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Version Pre-Order Bonus |
RELATED: Red Dead Online Battle Royale Revealed
On top of every piece of extra digital content, Rockstar launcher will give you $20 instant discount on both Special Edition and Ultimate Edition. This exclusive price off will not be available for any other third-party outlets ever.
Red Dead Redemption 2 will be available on other digital storefronts like Epic Games Store, GameStop, Greenman Gaming and Humble Store from October 23 but its Steam release however, is delayed to December 2019.
 |
| Ultimate Arthur Morgan Epic |
RELATED: Red Dead Online Beta Live Now
Rockstar Games intends to utilize full power of PC platform to bring their detailed world of Arthur Morgan and Van der Linde gang to life. They worked on high quality lighting, improved reflection and better shadow resolutions for great immersion.
Part of its graphical enhancements offers HDR support, so that you can enjoy 4K resolution and go beyond with display setup. On top of superior frame-rates, multi-monitor and widescreen configurations are added as well.
 |
| Improved Snow Trails |
RELATED: Red Dead Online Battle Royale Mode Gun Rush Live Now
PC version getting bonus content starts with three new Bounty Hunter missions, two gang hideouts and treasure maps in Story mode. A couple of collectible trinket items would increase your horse bonding experience, looted ammo and more.
Newly included weapons arsenal comes with Evans Repeater, High Roller revolver, Le Mat revolver and M1899 pistol. Except for M1899 semi-automatic handgun, all three new additions were previously exclusive to RDO.
 |
| New Story Mode Weapons |
RELATED: Red Dead Online New Missions and World Updates
Wild horse variations will feature new horse Buttermilk Buckskin Kentucky Saddler, Few Spot Appaloosa, Gold Palomino Tennessee Walker, Liver Chestnut Morgan and Warped Brindle Arabian within assorted herds.
Also, war horse Perlino Andalusian and Red Chestnut Arabian are making their way to RDR2 from the world of Red Dead Online. An official trailer for upcoming PC release will arrive very soon and it will be in 4K at 60 FPS.
 |
| New Wild Horse Variations |
RELATED: Red Dead Online: Frontier Pursuits Out Now
Rockstar Games have specified varied CPU requirements to run Red Dead Redemption 2 for best possible performance.
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
Memory: 8 GB
Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2 GB/AMD Radeon R9 280 3 GB
HDD Space: 150 GB
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended Requirements:
OS: Windows 10 - April 2018 Update (v1803)
Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K/AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory: 12 GB
Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 4 GB
HDD Space: 150 GB
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
RELATED: Red Dead Online May Have Teased Undead Nightmare
When Rockstar Games Launcher was revealed for PC games last month, it became pretty evident that the studio is most likely to add some high-profile titles from their catalog and an announcement for RDR2 came shortly afterwards.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was originally launched for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles in October 2018. A year later, Rockstar decided to release it on PC and it is also going to be a launch title for streaming platform Google Stadia.
