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Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption is an action-adventure western game from the developers at Rockstar San Diego. A sequel to Red Dead Revolver, Redemption, takes place in 1911 and follows former outlaw John Marston, who must now track down former posse members across the old west after the government kidnaps his family.

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Red Dead Redemption

Open-World
Adventure
Systems
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Top Critic Avg: 79/100 Critics Rec: 74%
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
Engine
rockstar advanced game engine
John Marston holding a rifle with a sheriff in Red Dead Redemption.
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John Marston holding a rifle with a sheriff in Red Dead Redemption.
John Marston from Red Dead Redemption 1 pointing a pistol while riding a horse.
Arthur looking out over the west
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A close-up of John Marston in Red Dead Redemption.

Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Android, iOS
Sequel(s)

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John Marston holds a Rifle in the original Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption Just Got The Upgrade We've Waited Years For

The original Red Dead Redemption is a brilliant game, and it deserves an upgrade that brings it closer to modern expectations.

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5 PlayStation 3 Games That Have Aged Beautifully
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The PlayStation 3 had a lot of great games for its time, but only a few of those games have actually managed to age well over the past 15+ years.

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16 Years Later, Red Dead Redemption's Best Quote Sums Up Its Entire Story

Red Dead Redemption is packed with top-tier dialogue, but this quote sums up its entire story and still resonates with us 16 years later.

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Red Dead Redemption Meets Cyberpunk 2077 In New FPS You Can Play Free Now
Steam

This new FPS on Steam is a stunning new Cyberpunk-style western that Red Dead Redemption fans can play for free now.

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John Marston aiming a pistol while riding a horse in Red Dead Redemption.
11 Best Weapons In Red Dead Redemption 1 (& Where To Find Them)

With the PC version of the original Red Dead Redemption on the way, here are the 11 best weapons to have in your arsenal.

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Red Dead Redemption 3's Prequel Setting Has The Perfect Story Set Up
Red Dead Redemption

One bold move suggests shifting the timeline back to explore the early days of Dutch, Artur, and Hosea before forming their notorious gang.

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Red Dead Redemption 3 Release Date May Be Closer Than Expected Following Official Update
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After an official new update from Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick, Red Dead Redemption 3 might be releasing way sooner than we thought.

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Red Dead Redemption 3 Just Got Its Most Exciting Update Yet
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Red Dead Redemption 3 has to be the most highly anticipated Rockstar project after GTA 6, and we just got an unexpected new update.

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John Marston points a shotgun forward in Red Dead Redemption artwork.
Red Dead Redemption Free Download Available Until June 16

The original Red Dead Redemption is a seminal experience that everyone should play once, and you can still do so at no extra cost on PlayStation.

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Red Dead Redemption Officially Returning May 29, GTA 6 Can Wait
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Grand Theft Auto 6 be damned, Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption is making an official return on May 29 with a long-awaited new release.

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GTA 6 Step Aside, Red Dead Redemption Next-Gen Release Officially Confirmed
Red Dead Redemption

Who needs GTA 6? Red Dead Redemption is officially back with a brand-new release for PlayStation 5.

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John Marston holds a Rifle in the original Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption's Official May Return Divides Gamers

The announcement of Red Dead Redemption's release for PS5 has reignited calls for Rockstar to update Red Dead Redemption 2.

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John Marston hold his revolver and looks to the distance
Red Dead Redemption Remade In RDR2’s Engine Is Everything I've Ever Wanted
Red Dead Redemption 2

GTA 6? I couldn't care less. Give me a Red Dead Redemption remake in RDR2's engine any day of the week.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Fans Split Over Official New PS5 Release
Red Dead Redemption

The demand for RDR2 on PS5 is undeniable, with fans split over new release. Will Rockstar Games finally give the game the love it deserves?

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John Marston holds a Rifle in the original Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption Remade In RDR2 Leaves Gamers Stunned
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption has some iconic locations, so what better place to bring them back than in the stunning sequel?

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Landon Ricketts and John Marston in Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemptions Big New Release Has Already Hit A Massive Milestone

Red Dead Redemption's wild ride continues as it makes a bold leap into mobile gaming, courtesy of Netflix. John Marston's story brought to millions.

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Red Dead Redemption Remake In RDR2’s Engine Is Everything We Imagined

Red Dead Redemption has the remake fans have been clamoring for, bumping the original game up to the high standards of Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Arthur Morgan on horseback
Red Dead Redemption 2 Officially Getting Brand-New Content
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Red Dead Redemption 2 is officially set to get a heap of new content in 2026, and it's all thanks to the wonderful fans keeping the game alive.

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John Marston points a shotgun forward in Red Dead Redemption artwork.
Red Dead Redemption 1 Gets RDR2-Style First-Person Mode You Can Play Now

The first Red Dead Redemption game has gotten a playable first-person mode made in the style of RDR2 that you'll definitely want to check out.

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Red Dead Redemption 3 May Be Coming, But You're In For A Long Wait
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We really got a Red Dead Redemption 3 update before we got GTA 6. This is getting ridiculous.

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