Red Dead Redemption Is Coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch; Details Here
Gamers worldwide have been waiting with bated breath for a remake of Red Dead Redemption. Recently, there were even leaks suggesting that an RDR Remastered version might be around the corner. However, in a slightly different move, Rockstar Games isre-releasing the original Red Dead Redemptionand its companion Undead Nightmare on Nintendo Switch and PS4. Find out the exact details below.
Red Dead Redemption Release Is Not a Remake
Even though some might confuse the new RDR release as a fresh remake, it’s anofficial portif only a bit brushed up. In an officialblog post, the company announced the same while creditingDouble Eleven Studiosfor the conversion.On August 17, the beloved Western experience Red Dead Redemption and its horror companion Undead Nightmare arrive together for the first time on the Nintendo Switch and modern PlayStation systems.Add Red Dead Redemption to your wish list now:https://t.co/kB4TjexkKnpic.twitter.com/lc46gZqqwA— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames)August 7, 2023
On August 17, the beloved Western experience Red Dead Redemption and its horror companion Undead Nightmare arrive together for the first time on the Nintendo Switch and modern PlayStation systems.Add Red Dead Redemption to your wish list now:https://t.co/kB4TjexkKnpic.twitter.com/lc46gZqqwA— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames)August 7, 2023
Red Dead Redemption ismore than a decade-old gameand follows the adventures of a former outlaw John Marston. Red Dead Redemption is the second game in the series and progresses the story in its prequel RDR 2, which was launched in 2018.
Furthermore, Red Dead Redemption will also includeUndead Nightmare,an expansion launched as a companion to the original game. Nightmare has John fighting hordes ofundead zombieswhile he searches for a cure in the dilapidated Western landscape.
Price and Availability
As mentioned, Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare are coming as fresh releases to both the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. PS5 owners will also be able to play the re-release through backward compatibility. However, PC gamers have been left hanging as Rockstar has given no word on the same.
Red Dead Redemption ispriced at$49.99on the Nintendo Switch eShop and PlayStation Store. The game willlaunch on August 17, 2023. A physical release is to follow on 13 October, 2023. The officialPlayStationandNintendo Switchlistings are already live for those who want more details.
However, Rockstar charging such a high amount for a decade-old game might turn out to be a sore point among many gamers who have ardently waited for a fresh remake. Only time will tell how successful this re-release will be.
Upanishad Sharma
Combining his love for Literature and Tech, Upanishad dived into the world of technology journalism with fire. Now he writes about anything and everything while keeping a keen eye on his first love of gaming. Often found chronically walking around the office.
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