Red Dead Redemption 2 PC – What time is Red Dead Redemption 2 launching?

11/04/2019

Red Dead Redemption 2 fans, get excited, the PC release date is almost upon us, with a release date set globally for November 5, 2019.

Soon fans will be able to enjoy Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gangs epic story to glorious 4K and all the other perks not enjoyed by console players.

Still unsure exactly how Rockstar Games wild west adventure benefits from the extra processing power of a PC? Here's the team to explain themselves:

"Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC takes full advantage of the power of the PC to bring every corner of this massive, rich and detailed world to life from the windswept snowy peaks of the Grizzly Mountains to the dusty roads of Lemoyne; from the mud-spattered storefronts of Valentine to the cobbled streets of St Denis. New graphical and technical enhancements for deeper immersion include increased draw distances for better navigation; higher quality global illumination and ambient occlusion for improved day and night lighting; higher quality snow trails, improved reflections and deeper, higher resolution shadows at all distances; tessellated tree textures and improved grass and fur textures for added realism in every plant and animal."

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Images

Even those who have spoke with Rockstar Support, have also been unable to provide any clues, with one post reading:

" I just opened a support ticket with Rockstar asking, this is the response I received: "Hello, name is John M. Expert Rockstar i'm here to help you. Unfortunately, we do not have this information yet. We are still waiting to let you know. I suggest you follow the link. Keep having fun and make the most of this experience. Thank you John." "

For the most part, fans believe that the game could launch at midnight GMT, but you can be sure we'll update this page with more info as we receive it.

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Pre-Load Download

Fans who have pre-ordered the game can do so right now if they pre-ordered digitally through the Rockstar Games Launcher or Epic Games Store.

It's reported that the game is around 109GB in size.

If you're yet to pre-order the game, there's still time to do so and claim your free 25 gold bars for Red Dead Online when you pre-purchase any edition from the Epic Games store.

For those still unsure if you can run the game on your PC, read on to check what specs you need in order to play that game.

PS5 price cut confirmed as Sony promise PlayStation 5 will be affordable for fans

What are the recommended PC requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2?

Rockstar Games advise using the following specs in order to enjoy Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC:

OS: Windows 10 – April 2018 Update
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
RAM: 12GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
Storage: 150GB
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

What are the minimum PC requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2?

Though not advised, Rockstar Games say that the below specs are the minimum requirements in order to run Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC:

OS: Windows 7 – Service Pack 1
CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
RAM: 8GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
Storage: 150GB
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Red Dead Redemption 2 Guides

Red Dead Online Collector item locations
Red Dead Redemption 2 Update v1.12
Red Dead Online Madam Nazar Location
How to find Red Dead Online horse masks?

Is Red Dead Redemption 2 coming to Steam?

Though the game is available to preload on the Rockstar Games launcher today, the good news is Red Dead 2 is coming to Steam , eventually.

But those who want to buy it on Steam will have to wait until December 2019.

In their initial announcement, Rockstar Games said: "Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC will also be available to purchase on Steam this December."

It may be annoying Steam loyalists have to wait a month after everyone else – but compared to how long they have to wait for some games to arrive, it's not that bad.