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|cover        = Red Dead Redemption 2 cover.jpg
 
|developers  =
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rockstar Games|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://variety.com/2018/gaming/features/red-dead-redemption-2-narrative-interview-1202992401/|title=The Story Behind the Story of ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’|date=2019-10-23|snippet=As “Red Dead Redemption 2” wrapped up, it did so with a singular group not distinguished as Rockstar North or Rockstar Lincoln, but simply as Rockstar Games.}}</ref>}}
 
|publishers  =
 
|engines      =
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RAGE|ref=<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2017-red-dead-redemption-2-trailer-tech-analysis Red Dead Redemption 2's state-of-the-art technology analysed • Eurogamer.net]</ref>}}
 
|release dates=
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 5, 2019}}
 
|steam appid  = 1174180
 
|steam appid side  =
 
|gogcom id    =
 
|gogcom id side =
 
|strategywiki =
 
|mobygames    = red-dead-redemption-ii
 
|wikipedia    = Red Dead Redemption 2
 
|winehq      =
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
 
 
'''Key points'''
 
{{++}} PС version features graphical and technical improvements, as well as additional in-game content.<ref name="pcgamer">{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/red-dead-redemption-2-system-requirements/|title=Red Dead Redemption 2 system requirements and PC features revealed|date=2019-11-02}}</ref><ref name="nvidia">{{Refurl|url=https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/red-dead-redemption-2-pc-nvidia-recommended-gpus/|title=Red Dead Redemption 2: NVIDIA’s Recommended GPUs For 60+ FPS Gameplay|date=2019-11-04}}</ref>
 
 
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://www.rockstargames.com/reddeadredemption2/ Official website]
 
{{mm}} [https://support.rockstargames.com/categories/115001624507 Official support page]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1174180/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
 
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Official | https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/store/rdr2Standard | Rockstar Games Launcher | Special Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | red-dead-redemption-2 | Epic Games Store, Rockstar Games Launcher | Special Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-RED-DEAD-REDEMPTION-2-REL | Rockstar Games Launcher | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-RED-DEAD-REDEMPTION-2-SPECIAL-EDITION-REL|Special Edition}} and {{store link|GamersGate|DD-RED-DEAD-REDEMPTION-2-ULTIMATE-ROW-REL|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4316-1 | Rockstar Games Launcher | {{store link|Gamesplanet|4316-2|Special Edition}} and {{store link|Gamesplanet|4316-3|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | red-dead-redemption-2-pc | Rockstar Games Launcher | {{store link|GMG|red-dead-redemption-2-special-edition-pc|Special Edition}} and {{store link|GMG|red-dead-redemption-2-ultimate-edition-pc|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | red-dead-redemption-2 | Epic Games Store, Rockstar Games Launcher | {{store link|Humble|red-dead-redemption-2-special-edition|Special Edition}} and {{store link|Humble|red-dead-redemption-2-ultimate-edition|Ultimate Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1174180 | Steam, Rockstar Games Launcher | Special Edition and Ultimate Edition also available. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Rockstar Games Launcher}}.
 
 
 
===Version differences===
 
{{ii}} '''Pre-orders''' through Rockstar Games platforms included the Outlaw Survival Kit, War Horse, Treasure Map, Cash Bonus for Story Mode, 50 Gold Bars for Red Dead Online, and Rockstar games of choice.{{note|note=Two for pre-orders before October 22, 2019, or one of the following:<br>[[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Bully: Scholarship Edition]], [[L.A. Noire]]: The Complete Edition, [[Max Payne 3]]: The Complete Edition.}}<ref>[https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/61153/Red-Dead-Redemption-2-Coming-to-PC-November-5th Red-Dead-Redemption-2-Coming-to-PC-November-5th]</ref><br>Pre-purchasing through other stores granted 25 Gold Bars for Red Dead Online.
 
{{ii}} '''Special Edition''' includes the following Story Mode content: Bank Robbery Mission and Gang Hideout, Dappled Black Thoroughbred, Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger Outfit, Talismans & Medallion gameplay bonuses, gameplay boosts, cash bonuses & discounts, and free access to additional weapons.
 
{{ii}} '''Ultimate Edition''' includes all Special Edition content, and the following for Red Dead Online: bonus outfits & free Survivor Camp Theme, Black Chestnut Thoroughbred, free access to additional weapons, and rank bonuses.
 
 
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use modified files to skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download the [https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/28 Legal Screen Skip mod].
 
# Unpack the archive and copy the files to <code>{{P|game}}</code>.
 
{{ii}} Limits online matchmaking to the pool of other users of the mod.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/28?tab=bugs|title=Legal Screen Skip Bugs|date=2019-12-09}}</ref>
 
}}
 
 
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Settings\}}
 
}}
 
 
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Profiles\{{P|uid}}\}}
 
}}
 
 
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
|discord                =
 
|discord notes          =
 
|epic games store      = false
 
|epic games store notes =
 
|gog galaxy            =
 
|gog galaxy notes      =
 
|origin                =
 
|origin notes          =
 
|steam cloud            = false
 
|steam cloud notes      =
 
|uplay                  =
 
|uplay notes            =
 
|xbox cloud            =
 
|xbox cloud notes      =
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Supports save game files syncing with the Rockstar Games cloud.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-05|comment=Removing the local files and launching the game resulted in a conflict prompt that allowed to successfully download the files from the cloud.}}</ref>
 
 
 
==Video settings==
 
{{Image|Red Dead Redemption 2 Graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}}
 
{{Video settings
 
|wsgf link                  =
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    =
 
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution notes=
 
|multimonitor              = limited
 
|multimonitor notes        = {{term|Hor+}} gameplay, {{term|windowboxed}} cinematics, {{term|pillarboxed}} elements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dud3zl/triple_is_the_only_way_to_go_5760x1080_brutalizes/|title=Triple is the only way to go. 5760x1080. Brutalizes my 2080Ti but looks and plays awesome.|date=2019-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-05|comment=Tested at a custom 5760x1080 resolution in the windowed modes within the game.}}</ref><br>Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1458-red-dead-redemption-2-ultrawide-multimonitor-fix/ this tool] as a workaround at own risk.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = limited
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = {{term|Hor+}} gameplay, {{term|windowboxed}} cinematics, various {{term|pillarboxed}} scenes.{{note|note=Real time cutscenes, {{term|FMV}}s, cinematic cameras and dialogue scenes are windowboxed. The photo mode, loading screens, some menu screens and character interactions are pillarboxed.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-05|comment=Tested at the native 2560x1080 monitor resolution.}}</ref>}}<br>Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1458-red-dead-redemption-2-ultrawide-multimonitor-fix/ this tool] as a workaround at own risk.
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          = <ref name="pcfeatures"/><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-05|comment=Using a custom 3840x2160 resolution resulted in significantly less FPS compared to 2560x1080.}}</ref>
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov notes                  = Sliders with 11 positions for the third person and first person views.<br>Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1458-red-dead-redemption-2-ultrawide-multimonitor-fov-mod/ this tool] for further FOV adjustment at own risk.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed notes  =
 
|anisotropic                = true
 
|anisotropic notes          = x2/x4/x8/x16.
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = [[TAA]] Medium/High, [[FXAA]] toggle, [[MSAA]] x2/x4/x8, [[SSAA]] through '''Resolution Scale'''.
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Includes a '''Half''' the refresh rate option.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 256 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap3Fv-NX0Ic&t=143|title=Red Dead Redemption II (Nvidia GTX 1070 / i7-6700k) (Custom Settings) Short Gameplay + Benchmark|date=2019-11-08}}</ref>
 
|hdr                        = true
 
|hdr notes                  = <ref name="pcfeatures">{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/61159/Red-Dead-Redemption-2-For-PC-Now-Available-to-Pre-Purchase-via-the-Roc|title=Red Dead Redemption 2 For PC Now Available to Pre-Purchase via the Rockstar Games Launcher |date=2019-10-10}}</ref>
 
|color blind                = true
 
|color blind notes          = Protanopia, Deuteranopia, or Tritanopia.
 
}}
 
<gallery>
 
Red Dead Redemption 2 Display settings.png|Display settings.
 
Red Dead Redemption 2 Camera settings.png|Camera settings.
 
</gallery>
 
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Increase TAA sharpening beyond the in-game limit through the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dxueie/edit_sharpenintensity_value1000000_in_settingsxml/|title=Edit <sharpenIntensity value="1.000000" /> in settings.xml to add more TAA sharpening than is possible through the ingame menu|date=2019-11-18}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>system.xml</code> in a text editor.
 
# Find the '''sharpenIntensity''' line (e.g. <code><sharpenIntensity value="1.000000" /></code>).
 
# Increase the value as desired (e.g. <code><sharpenIntensity value="3.800000" /></code>).
 
# Save the file.
 
{{ii}} Accessing in-game Graphics settings will revert the changes.
 
{{ii}} Setting the file to read-only will preserve the chosen value for the next game launch.
 
}}
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Image|Red Dead Redemption 2 Keyboard & Mouse Controls settings.png|Keyboard and Mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Red Dead Redemption 2 Key Mapping settings.png|Key remapping options.{{Note|note=Shown here partially. The actual scrollable in-game list contains over 100 actions in the following categories: Common, In-Game Camera, On Foot, On Horse, Wagons, Boats and Trains, Combat, Lock-On and Interact, In-Game Menus, Radar, Inventory, Activities, Photo Mode, Portable Camera, and Online Gameplay.}}}}
 
{{Image|Red Dead Redemption 2 Controller Controls settings.png|Controller settings.}}
 
{{Input settings
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = '''Key Mapping''' option appears within '''Keyboard & Mouse''' settings only at gameplay.<br> Up to two keys per action.
 
|acceleration option      = limited
 
|acceleration option notes = Adjustable '''Mouse Smoothing''' with 3 positions.{{note|note=Reported to result in more responsive mouse behavior.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNWmA8yXb9k|title=Red Dead Redemption 2 (PC) - Mouse smoothing - low versus high|date=2019-11-13}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://attackofthefanboy.com/reviews/red-dead-redemption-2-for-pc-review/|title=Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC Review|date=2019-11-13}}</ref>}}
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Separate sliders with 21 positions for the third person and first person '''Look''' and '''Aim'''.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-06|comment=Navigated through every menu including Social Club and toggled every setting, then played through the first part of the game only with an Xbox 360 controller.}}</ref>
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    = 12 presets for each view.
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes= Separate sliders with 15 positions for the third person and first person '''Look''' and '''Aim'''.<ref name="onza"/> '''Acceleration''' and '''Dead Zone''' adjustment.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= <ref name="onza"/>
 
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  = <ref name="onza">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-05|comment=Tested with an Xbox 360 Razer Onza controller.}}</ref>
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        = <ref name="onza"/>
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4 notes        = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/RedDeadOnline/comments/ds37tv/ps4_controller_for_pc/|title=PS4 controller for PC|date=2019-11-06}}</ref>
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =
 
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 
|other controllers        = unknown
 
|other controllers notes  =
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  = <ref name="onza"/>
 
|haptic feedback          = limited
 
|haptic feedback notes    = '''Vibration''' toggle.<ref name="onza"/> No native support for [[Controller:DualShock 4|DS4 controllers]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dtmkt6/controller_vibrations_not_working/|title=Controller vibrations not working.|date=2019-11-22}}</ref>
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input notes  = <ref name="onza"/>
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =
 
|steam hook input          = unknown
 
|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =
 
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
 
 
==Audio settings==
 
{{Image|Red Dead Redemption 2 Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound, Score, Dialogue Balance, and Voice Chat.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound notes    = Presets for distance between front and between rear speakers.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-05|comment=The game produced positional audio on a 5.1 sound system.}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          = Options to limit to '''Mission Only''' and to toggle '''Speaker Name''' display.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-06|comment=Sound effects such as horse or violin sounds are not captioned.}}</ref>
 
|mute on focus lost      = limited
 
|mute on focus lost notes = As the '''Pause Game on Focus Loss''' toggle within the Graphics settings.<br>Online mode is unaffected.
 
|eax support              =
 
|eax support notes        =
 
}}
 
 
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{ii}} Game language is tied to that of the Rockstar Games launcher, selectable through its Settings.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/red-dead-redemption-2-pc-subtitles-language-change-guide|title=How to Change the Subtitles Language in Red Dead Redemption 2 For PC|date=2019-11-05}}</ref>
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = English
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = true
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = French
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = German
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Italian
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Japanese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Korean
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Polish
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|ref      = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-12-05|comment=Portugues do Brasil is the only version of the language available within the Rockstar Games Launcher.}}</ref>
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Russian
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Spanish
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Mexican Spanish
 
|interface = true
 
|audio    = false
 
|subtitles = true
 
|notes    =
 
|fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
 
 
==Network==
 
{{Image|Red Dead Redemption 2 General settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =
 
|local play modes    =
 
|local play notes    =
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =
 
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 32
 
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|online play notes    = Up to 4 players in co-op.
 
|asynchronous        =
 
|asynchronous notes  =
 
}}{{Network/Connections
 
|matchmaking        = true
 
|matchmaking notes  =
 
|p2p                =
 
|p2p notes          =
 
|dedicated          =
 
|dedicated notes    =
 
|self-hosting      =
 
|self-hosting notes =
 
|direct ip          =
 
|direct ip notes    =
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =
 
|udp  =
 
|upnp =
 
}}
 
 
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
|gg3d name                  =
 
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 
|native 3d                  =
 
|native 3d notes            =
 
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 
|tridef 3d                  =
 
|tridef 3d notes            =
 
|iz3d                        =
 
|iz3d notes                  =
 
|vorpx                      = true
 
|vorpx modes                = Z3D,DirectVR
 
|vorpx notes                = Officially supported profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/vorpx-19-3-0-available-now here].
 
|htc vive                    =
 
|htc vive notes              =
 
|oculus rift                =
 
|oculus rift notes          =
 
|osvr                        =
 
|osvr notes                  =
 
|windows mixed reality      =
 
|windows mixed reality notes =
 
|keyboard-mouse              =
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 
|novint falcon              =
 
|novint falcon notes        =
 
|trackir                    =
 
|trackir notes              =
 
|tobii eye tracking          =
 
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            =
 
|play area seated notes      =
 
|play area standing          =
 
|play area standing notes    =
 
|play area room-scale        =
 
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
 
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===No exclusive fullscreen===
 
{{ii}} The Fullscreen mode of the game acts as a maximized borderless window, resulting in concerns among G-Sync monitor users.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/ds01n4/no_true_fullscreen_for_rdr2_on_pc/|title=No true fullscreen for RDR2 on PC?|date=2019-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/ds7q6t/cant_get_the_game_to_run_in_fullscreen/|title=Cant get the game to run in fullscreen|date=2019-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dtv26s/settings_reset_from_fullscreen_to_bordeless/f6yx44b/|title=Settings reset from Fullscreen to bordeless window at restart (brightness settings reset too) |date=2019-11-09}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} DirectX 12 does not support exclusive fullscreen but sets to maintain its expected benefits to performance.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/unlocked-frame-rate-and-more-now-enabled-for-uwp/|title=Unlocked Frame Rate and More Now Enabled for UWP|date=2019-11-13}}</ref>
 
 
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game crashing===
 
{{ii}} The game may crash on launch, resulting in the "Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC exited unexpectedly" error message.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Temporarily disable anti-virus software or add the game folder to its list of scan exclusions.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/drzd3l/fix_for_crashing_disable_your_anti_virus_and_its/|title=(FIX for crashing) Disable your anti virus and its firewall|date=2019-11-05}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} A November 6, 2019 game update addresses the crashing related to anti-virus software.<ref name="update"/>
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=See the related Rockstar Games support articles containing possible solutions.|ref=|fix=
 
* [https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360037892194/Red-Dead-Redemption-2-on-PC-exited-unexpectedly Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC exited unexpectedly]
 
* [https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360037908634/RDR2-on-PC-General-Troubleshooting RDR2 on PC General Troubleshooting]
 
}}
 
 
 
{{ii}} Controller users of the Steam version of the game have reported crashes on launch.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable Steam Input|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1174180/discussions/0/1750142370279260291/|title=Have to unplug joystick everytime I launch the game?|date=2019-12-10}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/e89xuf/you_can_fix_some_crashes_by_unplugging_the/fabtofl/|title=You can fix some crashes by unplugging the controller, but plugging it in f***s it again|date=2019-12-10}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Right-click the game in the library and select '''Properties'''.
 
# Under '''Steam Input Per-Game Setting (Requires restart of game)''', select '''Forced Off''' from the dropdown menu.
 
}}
 
 
 
{{ii}} Possible workarounds exist for crashes on launch related to having set the Graphics API to DirectX 12.<ref>
 
{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dub2pv/rdr2_launch_issues_megathread_nov_10th/f76t9d2/|title=RDR2: Launch issues megathread - Nov 10th comment 1|date=2019-11-11}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} A November 25, 2019 game update addressed an issue of crashes related to switching between Vulkan and DirectX 12.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360039501353/RDR2-Title-Update-1-15-Notes-PS4-Xbox-One-Stadia-PC|title=RDR2 Title Update 1.15 Notes (PS4 / Xbox One / Stadia / PC)|date=2019-11-25}}</ref>
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install DirectX Graphics Tools on Windows 10|ref=<ref name="dx12">{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/dtg7ed/cant_launch_game_after_switching_to_directx_12/|title=Can't launch game after switching to DIRECTX 12|date=2019-11-11}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dub2pv/rdr2_launch_issues_megathread_nov_10th/f76dear/|title=RDR2: Launch issues megathread - Nov 10th comment 2|date=2019-11-11}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Use the taskbar search functionality to locate '''Manage optional features'''.
 
# In the newly opened window, click on '''Add a feature'''.
 
# Find '''Graphics Tools''' on the list, click on it and select '''Install'''.}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set the Graphics API to Vulkan in the config file|ref=<ref name="dx12"/>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Open <code>system.xml</code> in a text editor.
 
# Locate <code>kSettingAPI_DX12</code> and change it to <code>kSettingAPI_Vulkan</code>
 
{{ii}} Alternatively, move the file from the folder to reset the game settings.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Launcher crashing===
 
{{ii}} Attempting to launch the game may result in the "Rockstar Launcher exited unexpectedly" error message.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption2/comments/drzghz/pc_rockstar_launcher_exited_unexpectedly/|title=(PC) Rockstar Launcher Exited Unexpectedly|date=2019-11-06}}</ref>
 
{{Fixbox|description=On Windows 10, make sure the system is [https://support.microsoft.com/help/4028685/ updated to version 1903].|ref=<ref name="gosu">{{Refurl|url=https://www.gosunoob.com/red-dead-redemption-2/errors-exited-unexpectedly-stuck-on-updating-launcher/|title=RDR2 Errors - Exited Unexpectedly, Stuck on Updating Launcher, Audio issues, freezing, poor performance|date=2019-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption2/comments/drzghz/pc_rockstar_launcher_exited_unexpectedly/f6n872f/|title=(PC) Rockstar Launcher Exited Unexpectedly comment 1|date=2019-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption2/comments/drzghz/pc_rockstar_launcher_exited_unexpectedly/f6mui9p/|title=(PC) Rockstar Launcher Exited Unexpectedly comment 2|date=2019-11-06}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set audio output device to Nvidia High Definition Audio|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dtq2cd/fix_for_unexpectantly_closed_change_output_to/|title=Fix for unexpectantly closed - Change Output to NVDIA audio|date=2019-11-09}}</ref>|fix=
 
# On Windows 10, right-click the speaker icon in the tray on the taskbar and select '''Open Sound settings'''.
 
# Under Output, select the '''NVIDIA High Definition Audio''' device.
 
{{ii}} Only applies to Nvidia graphics cards.
 
}}
 
 
 
==='ERR_GFX_STATE' after loading game===
 
{{ii}} This error message has been reported to appear after the November 13, 2019 game update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dw6u8l/before_the_new_update_my_game_worked_fine_but|title=Before the new Update, my game worked fine but with the new update I get this error everytime i start singleplayer. Anybody else getting this?|date=2019-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dw4mfb/pc_update_is_out/f7gpbmf/|title=Is anyone else having trouble with the -cpuLoadRebalancing launch param? After I set it to use that I can't seem to load into story mode, just gives an "ERR_GFX_STATE" error|date=2019-11-14}}</ref>
 
{{Fixbox|description=Add -ignorepipelinecache [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to disable pipeline cache files|ref=<ref name="ignorepipelinecache">{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360040482073/|title=Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC crashing with ERR_GFX_STATE error|date=2019-12-15}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} Follow the steps on the [https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360040482073 "Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC crashing with ERR_GFX_STATE error"] support page.}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Clear graphics cache files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dw7vnv/megathread_pc_update_ongoing_issuesfixes_nov_14th/f7h3946/|title=Tried a few things and it seems to fix it I needed to delete the 3 sga_vulkan_final_init files inside Documents\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\Settings folder|date=2019-11-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Infogram|date=2019-11-14|comment=Removing these files allowed the game to load without the error appearing, need to delete these each time I want to start the game though otherwise the error immediately returns.}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 
# Delete all files beginning with <code>sga_</code> (e.g. ''sga_vulkan_final_init.vkPipelineCacheWindows'').
 
# Launch the game and load the current save game.
 
# Move the character to a different area and make a new save.}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Change in-game graphics API to DirectX 12|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/RDR2/comments/dxlreb/err_gfx_state/fb63sk1/|title=ERR_GFX_STATE|date=2020-01-02}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Go to the Settings menu in the game.
 
# Open the Graphics settings.
 
# Scroll down to the '''Advanced Graphics''' section.
 
# Make sure the '''Advanced Settings''' option is set to "Unlocked".
 
# Change the '''Graphics API''' setting to "DirectX 12".
 
# Apply the settings and restart the game.
 
{{ii}} Using the workaround to make a new save from the old and switching back to Vulkan is a possibility.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Game stuttering===
 
{{ii}} Multiple players have reported in-game stuttering related to high CPU usage.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/drzweu/freezing/|title=Freezing|date=2019-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dsgdkt/totally_normal_cpu_behavior_while_playing_red/|title=Totally normal CPU behavior while playing Red Dead. (Those are the cause of the random freezes by the way)|date=2019-11-06}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} The issue was addressed in the November 19, 2019 game update.<ref name="update"/>
 
{{ii}} Rockstar Games recommend that Nvidia users update to [https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4930 GeForce Hotfix Driver Version 441.34] and remove any launch arguments used to work around the problem.<ref name="update"/>
 
 
 
===Persistent mouse cursor===
 
{{ii}} The system mouse cursor may persistently appear on top of the game window.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.cgmagonline.com/reviews/red-dead-redemption-2-pc-review/|title=Red Dead Redemption 2 (PC) Review|date=2019-11-13}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} Commonly reported by owners of the Epic Games Store version of the game prior to the November 19, 2019 game update that addressed the issue.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dwgaay/epic_games_version_without_cursor_bug_anyone/|title=Epic Games version without cursor bug anyone?|date=2019-11-14}}</ref><ref name="update"/>
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install update [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4522741/oct-24-2019-kb4522741-cumulative-update-for-net-framework KB4522741] on Windows 10|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/drzkir/how_do_i_get_my_mouse_cursor_off_of_my_pc_screen/f6ntomp/|title=How do I get my mouse cursor off of my pc screen? comment 1|date=2019-11-13}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Search for and click on '''Check for updates''' using the taskbar search functionality.
 
# In the newly opened window, click on '''Check for updates''' and fully update the operating system.
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Display mouse pointer trails|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption/comments/drzkir/how_do_i_get_my_mouse_cursor_off_of_my_pc_screen/f6neusa/|title=How do I get my mouse cursor off of my pc screen? comment 2|date=2019-11-13}}</ref>|fix=
 
# On Windows 10, search for and click on '''Mouse settings''' using the taskbar search functionality.
 
# On the right sidebar, click on '''Additional mouse options'''.
 
# Select the '''Pointer Options''' tab.
 
# Under Visibility, click on '''Display pointer trails''' to check its box.
 
# Click on '''OK''' to apply the change.
 
# Launch the game and enable '''VSync''' in the Graphics settings.
 
{{--}} Hides the cursor in the game, resulting in inability to use it to navigate menu screens unless the box is unchecked again.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Incorrect resolution at launch===
 
{{ii}} The game may start at an incorrect resolution, resulting in out-of-screen elements and inability to reach the graphics settings.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dsj6d8/i_cannot_access_the_settings_to_change_my/|title=I cannot access the settings to change my resolution.|date=2019-11-07}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/RDR2/comments/drze15/resolution_issue_pc/|title=Resolution issue (PC)|date=2019-11-07}}</ref>
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use the -width and -height [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]]|ref=<ref name="gosu"/>|fix=
 
# Go to Settings within the Rockstar Games Launcher.
 
# Click on Red Dead Redemption 2 under My installed games.
 
# Add <code>-width 1920 -height 1080</code> as '''Launch arguments''' or change the width and height values as desired.
 
}}
 
 
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable [[Nvidia Control Panel#Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR)|Nvidia DSR]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/reddeadredemption2/comments/drz6ca/how_to_fix_this_my_ingame_resolution_is_kinda/f6lva9y/|title=How to fix this? My ingame resolution is kinda screwed, can't see any buttons.. does anyone know what should I do?|date=2019-11-08}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{ii}} Only applies to Nvidia graphics cards.
 
}}
 
 
 
===Incorrect map display at 48:9===
 
{{ii}} The in-game map might scale incorrectly at 48:9 multi-monitor resolutions.
 
{{Fixbox|description=Set Screen Type to Windowed Borderless in the Graphics settings|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/dthm2c/rdr2_map_is_compressed_on_5760x1080/|title=RDR2 - Map is compressed on 5760x1080|date=2019-11-08}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
 
 
===Water flickering===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Increase Water Refraction quality in the Graphics settings menu|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/PCRedDead/comments/dxazuw/anyone_elses_water_glitched_af_after_yesterdays/|title=Anyone else's water glitched AF after yesterday's update?|date=2019-11-17}}</ref>|fix=
 
}}
 
 
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 12
 
|direct3d notes        =
 
|directdraw versions    =
 
|directdraw notes      =
 
|wing                  =
 
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =
 
|opengl notes          =
 
|glide versions        =
 
|glide notes            =
 
|software mode          =
 
|software mode notes    =
 
|mantle support        =
 
|mantle support notes  =
 
|metal support          =
 
|metal support notes    =
 
|vulkan versions        = 1.1
 
|vulkan notes          = {{note|note=vulkan-1.dll version 1.1.108 as of November 13, 2019.}}
 
|dos modes              =
 
|dos modes notes        =
 
|shader model versions  =
 
|shader model notes    =
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows exe notes      =
 
|mac os x powerpc app  =
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
 
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
|physics          =
 
|physics notes    =
 
|audio            =
 
|audio notes      =
 
|interface        =
 
|interface notes  =
 
|input            =
 
|input notes      =
 
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =
 
|multiplayer      =
 
|multiplayer notes=
 
|anticheat        =
 
|anticheat notes  =
 
}}
 
 
 
===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]===
 
{{Standard table|collapsed=no|Command|Notes|content=
 
{{Standard table/row|-cpuLoadRebalancing|Rebalances workload on the CPU cores - used to avoid in-game stalling.<ref name="update">{{Refurl|url=https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/360038342293/RDR2-Title-Update-1-14-Notes-PS4-Xbox-One-PC|title=RDR2 Title Update 1.14 Notes (PS4 / Xbox One / PC)|date=2019-11-14}}</ref>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-ignorepipelinecache|Prevents the game from using the sga_ / pipelineCache files, which may solve the "ERR_GFX_STATE" error for some.<ref name="ignorepipelinecache"/>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-scofflineonly|Disables the Social Club online functionality in the game.<ref name="rose10">{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2019-11-09|comment=Verified as working.}}</ref>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-safemode|Starts the game with minimum settings for troubleshooting.<ref name="rose10"/>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-width X|Sets the game display width to X.<ref name="rose10"/>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-height Y|Sets the game display height to Y.<ref name="rose10"/>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-fullscreen|Forces the game to launch in fullscreen mode.<ref name="infogram1">{{Refcheck|user=Infogram|date=2019-11-20|comment=Verified working with latest Nov. 19th update.}}</ref>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-windowed|Forces the game to launch in windowed mode.<ref name="infogram1"/>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-borderless|Forces the game to launch in borderless windowed mode.<ref name="infogram1"/>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-frameLimit|Limits framerate.<ref name="infogram1"/>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-useMaximumSettings|Sets all graphics settings to the highest quality.<ref name="infogram1"/>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-ignoreDifferentVideoCard|Prevents resetting of the system.xml config upon a graphics card change.<ref name="infogram1"/>}}
 
{{Standard table/row|-processPriorityClass <class>_PRIORITY_CLASS|Sets game process priority to given priority class (can be <code>IDLE</code>, <code>BELOW_NORMAL</code>, <code>NORMAL</code>, <code>ABOVE_NORMAL</code> or <code>HIGH</code>), e.g. <code>-processPriorityClass HIGH_PRIORITY_CLASS</code><ref name="infogram1"/>}}
 
}}
 
 
 
{{ii}} Arguments listed on the "[https://support.rockstargames.com/articles/202518358 Available Command Lines for GTAV on PC]" page may also work in Red Dead Redemption 2.
 
 
 
===Game progress overview online===
 
{{Fixbox|description=[https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/games/rdr2/overview Red Dead Redemption 2 overview on Rockstar Games Social Club]|ref=|fix=
 
{{ii}} Detailed personal progress tracking including actual time played, per-mission information, challenges, achievements, compendium entries, and player statistics in the Story and Online modes.
 
{{++}} Allows to browse through the in-game store catalogue and order items without launching the game.
 
}}
 
 
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
 
 
|minOS    = 7 SP1
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5-2500K
 
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-6300
 
|minRAM  = 8 GB
 
|minHD    = 150 GB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 770
 
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon R9 280
 
|minVRAM  = 2 GB (Nvidia), 3 GB (AMD)
 
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
 
 
 
|recOS    = 10 (v1803)
 
|recCPU  = Intel Core i7-4770K
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
 
|recRAM  = 12 GB
 
|recHD    =
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
 
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon RX 480
 
|recVRAM  = 6 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD)
 
|notes    = {{ii}} Independent benchmarks indicate that meeting the recommended system requirements is not enough for 60 FPS at 1080p at the High and Ultra graphics settings.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/red_dead_redemption_2_pc_graphics_performance_benchmark_review,5.html|title=Red Dead Redemption 2: PC graphics performance benchmark review - Graphics card performance 1080p|date=2019-11-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/red-dead-redemption-2-settings-guide-system-requirements-performance-tweaks-benchmarks-and-more/|title=Red Dead Redemption 2 settings guide, system requirements, port analysis, performance tweaks, benchmarks, and more|date=2019-11-18}}</ref>
 
}}
 
 
 
{{References}}
 

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