Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Specs Guide

The minimum and recommended PC specs for Red Dead Redemption 2 have been revealed.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 has been one of the most popular video games in recent memory in what was another blockbuster hit for Rockstar Games. However, the adrenaline-fueled Western title has only been available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players. Fortunately for PC players, Rockstar Games recently announced that Red Dead Redemption 2 would be officially coming to PC. Now, the high-profile developer has shared the minimum and recommended PC specs players will need to have to enjoy the popular game properly.

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The latest creation from Rockstar Games is one of the most graphically beautiful titles we have seen in the world of gaming. This high-level of visual fidelity means PC players will need to make sure their machine has a graphics card powerful enough to deliver the signature look of Red Dead Redemption 2. 

You can find which graphics card will work the best in the minimum and recommended specs for Red Dead Redemption 2 below:

Red Dead Redemption 2 Minimum PC Specs

  • OS: Windows 7 – Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601)
  • Processor:  Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory:  8GB
  • Graphics Card:  Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB 
  • HDD Space:  150GB
  • Sound Card:  DirectX compatible

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Specs

  • OS:  Windows 10 – April 2018 Update (v1803)
  • Processor:  Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 
  • Memory:  12GB
  • Graphics Card:  Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
  • HDD Space:  150GB
  • Sound Card:  DirectX compatible

A whole new community of gamers will now be able to experience all of the exciting things the Rockstar Games title has to offer when it comes to performance and aesthetics. 

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