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Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App hints at PC version
- Thread starter Rodjer
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In the best scenario, Spring 2019 or Late 2019, in the worst scenario, same date as PS5, Xbox Next version, in the nightmare scenario, after PS5 and Xbox Next versions.
They can technically get away with that since this is a prequel.
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They would probably release the PC version after next gen versions. Doubling dipping is probably a part of the market and they would have be able to have "new" products to see every year while they make the next GTA, which we would probably only see in 2024 at this rate.
100% before. We got GTA V on next gen before PC because when GTA V came out, next gen was just a month away. Next gen of now isn't even announced and rockstar won't wait till 2021 to release the port (assuming next gen comes in h2 2020)
Really wish Rockstar would just do what every other publisher does and launch the PC version simultaneously with the console versions. Having to wait 6-12 months is pretty ridiculous. I know it gets people to double-dip but it's pretty asinine for PC-only players. RDR2 deserves to be played at 60 FPS, not a variable 30.
Without speculating on time frame, I think we are 100% going to get individual releases for (in no particular order) PC/Steam, the PS5 and Xbox Scarlett.
The wild card, as far as how it's handled, is probably Scarlett, because there will be a traditional console as well as a cheaper console that relies heavily on xCloud streaming. So depending on internet connection, It will be interesting to see what kind of experience RDR2 might be like streaming to the cheap console. I am of course assuming the traditional full fat console will significant;y more powerful than Xbox One X, and like PS5, a next-gen version of RDR2 will be similar to the PC version running on mid-range 2020 PC hardware.
I'd expect the common string with RDR2 on PC and next-gen consoles (barring xCloud streaming if you have a slow connection)
is that it'll be 60fps, like GTAV on PC.
The wild card, as far as how it's handled, is probably Scarlett, because there will be a traditional console as well as a cheaper console that relies heavily on xCloud streaming. So depending on internet connection, It will be interesting to see what kind of experience RDR2 might be like streaming to the cheap console. I am of course assuming the traditional full fat console will significant;y more powerful than Xbox One X, and like PS5, a next-gen version of RDR2 will be similar to the PC version running on mid-range 2020 PC hardware.
I'd expect the common string with RDR2 on PC and next-gen consoles (barring xCloud streaming if you have a slow connection)
is that it'll be 60fps, like GTAV on PC.
It's well known the code for RDR was a mess so it's most likely the same here and this is just leftovers/random code being left in
So they're aware that they made a mess with the first game, and continue doing so for the sequel even though they know that they're basically losing money by ignoring the PC market.
Sounds like a good business decision to me.
No, this time, I don't think RDR2 will remain exclusive to the PS4 consoles and Xbox One consoles. It'll be on PC and almost certainly next-gen consoles as well.
There's no way in heck they ended up with code that was such a mess for a second time that it doesn't get released on more platforms.
Look forward to 4K60 and the 500GB install on PC.
(..snigger..) Will I double dip.
Damn straight.
(..snigger..) Will I double dip.
Damn straight.
Funny that they're still using "Durango" and "Orbis" to refer to Xbox One and PS4 when there's separate names for Xbox One X and PS4 Pro (Scorpio and Neo)
Both, PS5 and NextBox will be backwards compatible. So I don't think "next-gen ports" will happen anymore. Just like on PC. There might be some exceptions here and there, that bring a substantial improvement with new engines etc. But I think that will be rare.
With AMD being on track with 7nm vega and ryzen we could see PS5 Q1/2020, maybe even Q4/2019.
I expect they are waiting till then to re-release RDR2 on all "next gen" platforms and PC.
Just like how they managed to port the FFXIII trilogy to PC?
Controls have nothing to do with money though. They can get away with it and their games would keep selling.
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The whole situation with GTA V was a pretty unique occurrence with Rockstar and the PC versions. Usually they get announced around 6 -7 months later so if it comes to PC I expect it to be announced in April/May and released in June. Maybe a few months later than that but I'm reckoning in 2019. I'm honestly in no rush since I've got so much stuff to play so if it comes to PC awesome, if not I'll pick it up cheap later on PS4.
I dunno if there will be a Next Gen version of RDR2, PS5/NextBox will likely have BC & RDR2 is already 4K on XBX. The Next Gen version of GTAV had far better visuals to sell, 1080p & most importantly FPS mode, RDR2 on PS5 couldn't offer much more than better shadows, draw distance, maybe 60fps etc.
99.99% chance the first one is a preorder bonus for RDR2.
Yeah, it's probably based on GTA V one and also seemingly companion app shared code with tools used internally for debugging game on consoles.
If it works, don't touch it.
Yes but it was totally different than RDR one. I am not sure how real time map update in RDR app works but if it is the same like Black Flag one you need to be connected on same network. And that line of code "autoconnectIpPC" could be that.
