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Red Dead Redemption (2010 Original Launch)
Release Dates and Regional Names:
- North America: May 18, 2010
- Europe / Australia: May 21, 2010
- Japan: October 7, 2010
Platforms:
PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360
Publisher:
Rockstar Games
Developer:
Rockstar San Diego
Type:
Open-World Action-Adventure Third-Person Shooter
Media:
Dual-Layer DVD (Xbox 360), Blu-ray Disc (PlayStation 3)
Description and Experience:
Red Dead Redemption is an epic Western adventure set during the dying days of the American frontier in 1911. Players step into the boots of John Marston, a former outlaw whose family is seized by federal agents. To win back his freedom and save his family, Marston is coerced into tracking down the last remaining members of his old gang, leading him across a vast, unpredictable landscape. The experience blends mature, cinematic storytelling with rich third-person gunplay and sandbox exploration across frontier towns, rolling prairies, and harsh deserts.
Key Features:
- Sprawling open-world simulation spanning early 20th-century Southwest America and Mexico
- Dead Eye targeting system that slows down time for precision multi-target gun battles
- Dynamic Honor and Fame mechanics where public choices change how townsfolk react to you
- Robust environmental activities including hunting wild animals, breaking horses, and collecting bounties
- Full 16-player online multiplayer sandbox environment featuring competitive modes and co-op playlists
Technical Specifications:
- Game Engine: Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) with integrated Euphoria physics
- Target Render Resolution: Sub-720p native resolution on PS3 (1152x640) vs full native 720p on Xbox 360
- Frame Rate Target: Locked at 30 frames per second with dynamic screen-tear buffering
- Optical Storage Footprint: Shipped on a single Blu-ray disc or two Xbox 360 installation discs
Advertising Description (North America):
"Experience the epic Western adventures that defined a generation. When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as you fight to bury a blood-stained past. Out here, a man's honor is everything. Red Dead Redemption, from Rockstar Games. Rated M for Mature."
Additional Details:
- Age Range: Rated ESRB M for Mature / PEGI 18 (features intense violence, blood, nudity, and strong language)
- Best for: Open-world enthusiasts, narrative-driven gaming fans, cowboy culture buffs, and retro console gamers
Historical Context:
Following the immense commercial power of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Rockstar Games pushed open-world limits by returning to the western setting of their 2004 cult classic, Red Dead Revolver. Developed over five years with a budget exceeding $100 million, the production was a massive undertaking for Rockstar San Diego. Released to universal acclaim in May 2010, the original launch went on to capture dozens of Game of the Year awards and defined the seventh console generation with its emotional depth, advanced AI physics, and unmatched technological scale.
Did You Know?
- The game engine utilized NaturalMotion's advanced Euphoria physics software, giving horses lifelike weight and causing shot enemies to dynamically stumble based on exact bullet placement.
- The legendary original 16-player online multiplayer environment, which allowed players to form permanent free-roam posses, was completely omitted in later modern Nintendo Switch and PS4 re-releases.
- Acclaimed Western actor Rob Wiethoff, who provided the voice and motion capture for protagonist John Marston, left Hollywood right after the game's release to work a factory job before being recalled for the 2018 prequel.
- The 2010 launch included a highly celebrated standalone expansion later that October titled Undead Nightmare, which introduced a zombie plague across the main map.
- Pristine, factory-sealed launch-day copies of the 2010 PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 editions are highly sought after by retro gaming archivists on auction portals like eBay.
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Red Dead Redemption (2010 Original Launch)
Release Dates and Regional Names:
- North America: May 18, 2010
- Europe / Australia: May 21, 2010
- Japan: October 7, 2010
Platforms:
PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360
Publisher:
Rockstar Games
Developer:
Rockstar San Diego
Type:
Open-World Action-Adventure Third-Person Shooter
Media:
Dual-Layer DVD (Xbox 360), Blu-ray Disc (PlayStation 3)
Description and Experience:
Red Dead Redemption is an epic Western adventure set during the dying days of the American frontier in 1911. Players step into the boots of John Marston, a former outlaw whose family is seized by federal agents. To win back his freedom and save his family, Marston is coerced into tracking down the last remaining members of his old gang, leading him across a vast, unpredictable landscape. The experience blends mature, cinematic storytelling with rich third-person gunplay and sandbox exploration across frontier towns, rolling prairies, and harsh deserts.
Key Features:
- Sprawling open-world simulation spanning early 20th-century Southwest America and Mexico
- Dead Eye targeting system that slows down time for precision multi-target gun battles
- Dynamic Honor and Fame mechanics where public choices change how townsfolk react to you
- Robust environmental activities including hunting wild animals, breaking horses, and collecting bounties
- Full 16-player online multiplayer sandbox environment featuring competitive modes and co-op playlists
Technical Specifications:
- Game Engine: Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) with integrated Euphoria physics
- Target Render Resolution: Sub-720p native resolution on PS3 (1152x640) vs full native 720p on Xbox 360
- Frame Rate Target: Locked at 30 frames per second with dynamic screen-tear buffering
- Optical Storage Footprint: Shipped on a single Blu-ray disc or two Xbox 360 installation discs
Advertising Description (North America):
"Experience the epic Western adventures that defined a generation. When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as you fight to bury a blood-stained past. Out here, a man's honor is everything. Red Dead Redemption, from Rockstar Games. Rated M for Mature."
Additional Details:
- Age Range: Rated ESRB M for Mature / PEGI 18 (features intense violence, blood, nudity, and strong language)
- Best for: Open-world enthusiasts, narrative-driven gaming fans, cowboy culture buffs, and retro console gamers
Historical Context:
Following the immense commercial power of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Rockstar Games pushed open-world limits by returning to the western setting of their 2004 cult classic, Red Dead Revolver. Developed over five years with a budget exceeding $100 million, the production was a massive undertaking for Rockstar San Diego. Released to universal acclaim in May 2010, the original launch went on to capture dozens of Game of the Year awards and defined the seventh console generation with its emotional depth, advanced AI physics, and unmatched technological scale.
Did You Know?
- The game engine utilized NaturalMotion's advanced Euphoria physics software, giving horses lifelike weight and causing shot enemies to dynamically stumble based on exact bullet placement.
- The legendary original 16-player online multiplayer environment, which allowed players to form permanent free-roam posses, was completely omitted in later modern Nintendo Switch and PS4 re-releases.
- Acclaimed Western actor Rob Wiethoff, who provided the voice and motion capture for protagonist John Marston, left Hollywood right after the game's release to work a factory job before being recalled for the 2018 prequel.
- The 2010 launch included a highly celebrated standalone expansion later that October titled Undead Nightmare, which introduced a zombie plague across the main map.
- Pristine, factory-sealed launch-day copies of the 2010 PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 editions are highly sought after by retro gaming archivists on auction portals like eBay.
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