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Red Dead Redemption 2

A Shooter game by Rockstar Games, released in 2018

94/100🟢Very Healthy🥇Proton GoldGoogle StadiaPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)

Red Dead Redemption 2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Download Size

The official download size for Red Dead Redemption 2 is 150 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $9.00 worth of SSD storage space.

Heavy Install

File Size

150GB

Est. SSD Cost

$9.00USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

3h 24m

Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🟢Very Healthy
26.2KPlayers Online

There are currently 26,150 people playing Red Dead Redemption 2, which is a very healthy population. You will find matches instantly.

Current Activity24h Peak: 31.4K
Estimated Match Wait: Very Fast (< 30s)
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Red Dead Redemption 2 save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\RedDeadRedemption2\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/RedDeadRedemption2/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/RedDeadRedemption2/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Red Dead Redemption 2, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 1298 user configs ↗

Can I Run Red Dead Redemption 2?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Red Dead Redemption 2 smoothly, your PC needs at least 12 GB RAM RAM and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB or equivalent GPU. Plan for 150 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10 - 64-bit
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
  • 💾
    Storage150 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10 - 64-bit
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
  • 🧠
    RAM12 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB
  • 💾
    Storage150 GB available space
Download Size
150 GBMassive

High FPS Warning

Engine limitations detected for Red Dead Redemption 2.

The "144 FPS" Stutter Bug

RAGE engine has similar FPS limitations to GTA V. High frame rates can cause physics and animation issues.

Engine Hard Cap: 200 FPSRecommended Cap: 144 FPS
Affected systems: Physics, Animations

How to Skip Red Dead Redemption 2 Intro Videos

Remove startup logos for faster game loading.

Delete or rename these files to skip the intro videos:

Target Directory
Copy
Red Dead Redemption 2/x64/movies/
Files to Remove
  • rockstar_logos.bikDelete
Requires OpenIV or similar .rpf extractor.

Red Dead Redemption 2 VR & Ultrawide Support

Display and immersion compatibility check.

Ultrawide (21:9)

Native Support

Gameplay works at 21:9. Cutscenes are pillarboxed (black bars).

Native 21:9 support. Cutscenes are letterboxed.

Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

94
Rated 94 out of 100
Must-Play Title17 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 17 critic reviews, Red Dead Redemption 2 is universally acclaimed as a genre-defining masterpiece. Scoring a 94/100, it is one of the highest-rated shooter games available, making it an essential purchase.

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