The gaming world is buzzing with new rumors that Rockstar Games may finally be preparing to release Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC. Speculation started to build after a recent GTA Online update, which included the BattlEye anti-cheat system and hinted at a potential PC version of both titles.
A notable Rockstar dataminer discovered metadata in the Rockstar Launcher pointing to “RDR1 PC,” reigniting hopes that the long-awaited port of the original Red Dead Redemption could soon become a reality. These findings align with earlier leaks from May 2024, where promotional strings referenced Red Dead Redemption and its beloved Undead Nightmare expansion as “now playable on PC.” Fans have been clamoring for a PC version since the game’s initial release 14 years ago, with only Red Dead Redemption 2 having made its way to the platform thus far.
There’s more fuel to the fire as Rockstar has been revamping its anti-cheat mechanisms across multiple titles, raising suspicions that Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2 could benefit from this tech as they potentially roll out on PC.
However, despite the exciting leaks and signs, Rockstar Games has not released an official statement. This lack of confirmation, coupled with the volatile nature of leaks, has some skeptics advising gamers to approach this news with caution.
Given Rockstar’s past surprises—both confirmed and debunked—this rumor is one that should be taken with a pinch of salt until an official announcement comes from the developer.
For now, eager players can only wait and watch for the Wild West to gallop onto their PCs, but the dream is certainly alive and kicking.
