Red Dead Redemption on Switch
Red Dead Redemption is coming to Nintendo Switch, but it seems likely that you’ll never be able to play the Rockstar game on PC. That’s because the studio appears to have little interest in bringing its most popular game to the most powerful and flexible gaming platform. At least, that’s what many PC users are concluding after the Red Dead Redemption Switch port release date was announced.
If you’re wondering why Rockstar would prioritize a Nintendo Switch port over a PC release, the answer is complicated. Some users believe that the company has a long-standing dislike of PC releases, owing to past issues with modders and the freedom the platform offers. Others point out that Bethesda has had to acknowledge more explicit mods in its games, such as Skyrim, yet still released them on PC.
There’s also a lot of humor injected into the comments about Todd Howard and the infamous “hot coffee” mod in Grand Theft Auto. I’ll leave the jokes to speak for themselves, but it’s clear that many users are frustrated by the lack of a Red Dead Redemption PC release.
Some users do defend Rockstar’s previous PC ports, such as Max Payne 3 and GTA V, but many argue that both games were poorly optimized. Others suggest that the studio may have exclusivity deals with console manufacturers, preventing Red Dead Redemption from being released on Steam.
Many users express frustration that Red Dead Redemption is being ported to a tablet (Switch) before it can be played on a PC. The $50 price tag is also seen as high by some, although others argue that this is standard for the platform.
If you’re wondering why older games like Red Dead Redemption are getting re-priced on Switch, some users point out that remastered games like Mass Effect Legendary Edition exist. Of course, these upgrades often include new content and improvements, which Red Dead Redemption on Switch doesn’t appear to have.
Whatever your take on the matter, the Red Dead Redemption Switch port pricing appears to be upsetting users. You can check out some of the best Red Dead Redemption memes to get your mind off things, but don’t forget to subscribe to our Red Dead Redemption 2 update tracker to make sure you don’t miss any important announcements.
