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Will we ever see Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC? Rockstar's open-world Western game Red Dead Redemption 2 launched on console to huge acclaim last October, with Red Dead Online now in beta alongside the epic-sized single-player campaign. So far, however, the game is only available on Xbox One and PS4.

While that's not exactly a restrictive release, committed PC players have been left twiddling their thumbs in the vague hope of a Red Dead Redemption 2 PC port coming down the line.

Players hungry for a high-spec or 4K experience can opt to play the game on the PS4 Pro or Xbox One X, but there's nothing quite like a souped-up PC rig to bring out the finer details and see what Rockstar's game engine can really do.

So if you don't have a console from Sony or Microsoft, what are your prospects for getting Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC any time soon? We've run through all the latest rumors pointing to a PC release, and made our best guess as to when we'd expect it to land.

Will we see Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC?

Rumors kicked off in mid-October about a possible Red Dead Redemption 2 PC release, after the online retailer MediaMarkt listed a PC version of the game on its website, with a placeholder date of December 31, 2019. The listing has since been pulled, however.

Things heated up again after a LinkedIn profile for a Rockstar employee appeared to list credits as a programmer on the PC version of the game – though this, again, was amended after the media attention that attracted.

The firmest clues we have appeared when Rockstar released a mobile / tablet companion app alongside the new Red Dead game, mainly as a hub for viewing in-game stats, journal entries, and map locations (see image below).

Some savvy or 'CommandIsPcVersion(void)'. You can see the full list on Rockstar Intel.

There's also a reference to 'Oculus', which can only really refer to VR capability for the game. Given the option to play the entire game in an immersive first-person perspective, virtual reality would be a natural fit – and Red Dead 2 VR would be most at home on a dedicated Oculus or PC-bound headset.

Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC: release date

So when could we see Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC? At this point Rockstar is unlikely to make an announcement anytime soon, as the studio seems to be focusing on Red Dead Online.

3ds max 2017 download free. While 2010's Red Dead Redemption never came to PC, previous Rockstar games like GTA IV or GTA V both took around six months to make the jump to PC after their initial console launch. So that means we could be looking at an April/May 2019 launch date this time around.

Given the scale of the the open-world game, it's not wholly surprising for a PC port to follow a few months after – it takes a lot of work to get the game running on different systems. But the longer PC gamers have to wait, the less likely they are to maintain their anticipation.

(Image credits: Rockstar Games)

• Red Dead Redemption2 easter egg guide: where to find the best kept secrets

By IGN Staff

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an upcoming open-world action-adventure game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It's developed by Rockstar Studios and published by Rockstar Games.

In the lead-up to launch, we've compiled all the news, trailers, gameplay, and story details about Red Dead Redemption 2, from initial rumors to its official announcement and beyond, plus all our preview coverage to date.

Red Dead Redemption 2: The Basics

• Release date: October 26, 2018
• Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• Developer: Rockstar Studios
• Publisher: Rockstar Games
• Genre: Action-adventure

We also now know the installation sizes for PS4 and Xbox One. Here's everything else you need to know about Red Dead Redemption 2.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Reveal, Trailers, Story, World, Characters, John Marston

We've seen quite a bit of Red Dead Redemption 2 so far, including extended gameplay demos and story trailers that reveal more about the world and characters of Red Dead Redemption 2. Here's a breakdown of what we know.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Reveal

We've seen a couple of meaty gameplay trailers for Red Dead 2:

As well as the launch trailer:

Red Dead Redemption 2: 45 Minute Gameplay Demo

We saw a 45-minute live gameplay demo of Red Dead Redemption 2 that showed off both the open-world and a more structured mission. We spent some time with the Dutch and the rest of the Van der Linde gang, exploring the woods outside our camp while hunting for food and interacting with some of the local citizens and wildlife.

Red Dead Redemption 2: Open World

We sat down with Rob Nelson, Co-Studio Head of Rockstar North, to talk about how Arthur fits into the gang and the world, and how the team is massing a global effort to create their most ambitious open world experience yet.

We also went back and pointed out all the systems we could spot on display in all three trailers we’ve seen so far.

Red Dead Redemption 2: Characters, John Marston, Arthur Morgan, the Van der Linde Gang

When the second trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 arrive back in we were first introduced to our new protagonist, Arthur Morgan – we knew next to nothing about him them, but we learned a great deal about our new anti-hero and the trials he can expect to face after seeing a day in his life and talking to his creators.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prequel with a new protagonist, but a young John Marston is confirmed to make an appearance.

You may recognize a few familiar faces from the original Red Dead Redemption, but there are a lot of new characters who have found themselves traveling with Dutch van der Linde's roving band of outlaws.

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We don't know much about all of the gang members you'll meet, but check out the slideshow above for all the info we have on these renegades of the Old West.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Editions

New details for Red Dead Redemption 2's preorder bonuses and special editions have been detailed. Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition, Ultimate Edition, and a Collector's Box were all announced – find out more in our coverage of its preorder bonuses.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Hands-On

We've also had a chance to play Red Dead Redemption 2's first hours. Here's one IGN editor's account of the first two hours, and another's take on the opening four hours. Oh, and one more thing: did you know that Red Dead 2's horse testicle physics are nuts?