**Is Red Dead Redemption Worth Playing in 2024?**

*Red Dead Redemption* first launched back in 2010 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Fast forward to 2023, and Rockstar Games released a new version of the game for the PlayStation 4 (which also works on the PS5 via backward compatibility) and the Nintendo Switch. PC gamers also have something to look forward to, as the game will soon be available on PC too. But with so many new games out there, is a 14-year-old game still worth your time? Let’s dive in.

### Why *Red Dead Redemption* Still Holds Up

You might think that because the graphics aren’t as flashy as today’s games, it wouldn’t be fun. But that’s not necessarily the case. There are still plenty of reasons why playing *Red Dead Redemption* in 2024 can be a great experience.

#### Appreciate the Story More Than Ever

One of the biggest reasons to play *Red Dead Redemption* in 2024 is to better understand its story, especially if you’ve already played *Red Dead Redemption 2*. The events in *RDR1* happen after the events of *RDR2*. While *RDR2* is set in 1899, *RDR1* takes place in 1911.

This period marked the end of the Wild West era in America. If you loved *Red Dead 2* and want more of that vibe, *Red Dead Redemption* will hit the spot. You’ll notice changes in the world, like more modern vehicles and weapons, which reflect how much time has passed since *RDR2*.

Even though *RDR1* is shorter than *RDR2*, it still feels solid and engaging, even after all these years.

#### What’s New in the 2023 Version

Back when *Red Dead Redemption* first came out, it ran at lower resolutions—640p on PlayStation 3 and 720p on Xbox 360, with a stable 30 frames per second (FPS) on both. But with the new 2023 version (and the upcoming PC version), you can now play at 1080p resolution, making the game look sharper.

On newer consoles like PS4 Pro and PS5, you can even play at 60 FPS, offering smoother gameplay (though it’s still capped at 30 FPS on regular PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S). The upcoming PC version might finally allow for even higher FPS, possibly above 60 FPS.

Overall, considering this game came out over a decade ago, it performs surprisingly well on modern platforms.

#### Free Undead Nightmare Expansion

Still not convinced? How about this: you’ll get access to the *Undead Nightmare* expansion for free! When *Red Dead Redemption* first launched in 2010, players had to pay extra for this DLC. But now, with the new ports (including the PC version), it’s included at no additional cost.

Once you finish the main story and side quests, you can dive into a world filled with zombies and explore even more. Who doesn’t love extra content?

### Final Thoughts

If you can look past the slightly dated graphics, *Red Dead Redemption* is still an incredible game to experience in 2024. It’ll be available on Steam starting October 29, 2024, and is already open for pre-orders. Whether you’re revisiting it or playing it for the first time, it’s worth checking out.