Red Dead 2 on PC: Rockstar Answers Our Pressing Questions
Ahead of its November 5 release, Rockstar has been slowly shedding more light on its PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2. Coming just about a year after the sequel's launch on PS4 and Xbox One, the PC version will bring with it new content on top of the familiar adventure fans may have played on consoles. But, even after some impressive 4K trailers, we have questions about the PC version of Red Dead 2 and, thankfully, Rockstar Games has answered our questions.
Speaking to IGN over email, Rockstar North Associate Technical Director Alex Hajadj answered some of IGN's most pressing questions about the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2. Read on for our questions — and their answers — and be sure to check out the latest trailer for Red Dead 2 on PC in 4K below.
Red Dead 2 on PC Looks Better Than Ever
When Rockstar revealed that Red Dead Redemption 2 would be launching on PC this November, a year after its initial launch on consoles, we all wondered if the update between versions would be as massive an overhaul as it was when GTA 5 made the platform leap in 2015. The answer is, perhaps unsurprisingly, no - but that doesn’t mean that this is the exact same version that we experienced on PS4 and Xbox One last year.
I recently got a chance to spend an hour or so with Arthur and Dutch and the rest of the Van der Linde gang’s first PC outing. While I may not have been as flabbergasted as I was when we originally saw Red Dead 2 for the very first time, it was nonetheless impressive to see how the PC update has made some subtle - but very important - tweaks to the already-gorgeous world of New Hanover, Lemoyne and the rest of the West.
Red Dead 2 PC: 17 New Gorgeous Images
Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC features 4K resolution, HDR, and plenty of visual enhancements, and we have 17 new images that show off how Rockstar Games has improved upon its title that was originally released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2018.
In addition to the graphical and visual improvements, Red Dead Redemption 2 for PC also includes multi-monitor support, widescreen support, and faster framerates.
That's not all, however, as there will be three new Bounty Hunter Missions, two new Gang Hideouts, two new Treasure Maps, four new weapons, seven new horses, and a new mission called "To The Ends of the Earth."
The D&D vs Rick and Morty Game is Just as Wild as You’d Expect
This has been a busy fall for Wizards of the Coast’s D&D team. Having just released a new campaign in September’s Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus and preparing to publish another alongside a new setting expansion in Eberron: Rising From the Last War, the team is also getting ready to launch an adventure and starter set based on the hit TV show (and crossover comic series) Dungeons & Dragons vs Rick and Morty.
Mario Kart Tour Multiplayer Beta Is Coming In December
Nintendo has announced a multiplayer beta for Mario Kart Tour that will be held in December, but you’ll need to be a Gold Pass subscriber to get involved.
The beta was announced on Twitter, and will allow players of the mobile racing game to try out the real-time multiplayer mode during an as-yet unspecified time period in December. But players must be subscribed to Mario Kart Tour’s Gold Pass to take part, which costs $4.99/£4.99 per month.
A real-time multiplayer beta test is planned for December and will be available to #MarioKartTour Gold Pass subscribers.
NASA Releases Stunning “Galactic Ghoul” Photos
In the spirit of everyone's favourite scary holiday, NASA has released several photographs of beautiful yet slightly spooky space phenomena.
The eerily stunning images shared on NASA's official Twitter and Instagram accounts, were captured by several different programs across the agency.
The first features an incredibly menacing image of our sun, resembling a creepy burning face and was taken by NASA's Heliophysics Division's Solar Dynamics Observatory which specifically monitors the sun.
Happy #Halloween from the Sun! Our star put on a spooky jack-o'-lantern face in 2014, seen here in extreme ultraviolet light by our Solar Dynamics Observatory. The bright spots are active regions, areas of intense magnetic fields. Details & download: https://t.co/GVWPleTqpu pic.twitter.com/7MsRDiS8bp
Star Wars: John Boyega Says Anakin Skywalker Would Beat Rey & Kylo Ren
John Boyega has shared his opinion that Anakin Skywalker is more powerful than both Rey and Kylo Ren.
Boyega, who is reprising his role as Finn in The Rise of Skywalker, took to Twitter to reveal his allegiance on Wednesday, as he publically responded to a CBR article that claimed, "Rey is a better Jedi than Anakin or Luke."
"I'm sorry guys but Anakin slapping all of us in a pit of lava. Including Kylo," the actor wrote, making his stance clear alongside a few laughing face emojis.
I’m sorry guys but Anakin slapping all of us in a pit of lava. Including Kylo https://t.co/DpzMDJ7Evj
Pokemon Sword and Shield Has Music Composed By Undertale Creator
Undertale creator Toby Fox has composed a music track for Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Fox announced the news on Twitter, accompanied by cute sketch of an Eeevee in his signature, Undertale-y style. “I was asked to compose a track for Pokémon Sword & Shield!” he said. “It's a huge honor to be asked to be part of something like this.”
Hey, I'm finally allowed to announce this: I was asked to compose a track for Pokémon Sword & Shield! It's a huge honor to be asked to be part of something like this. I hope you enjoy hearing it when the game comes out! pic.twitter.com/VmroEgJWqI
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Unboxing the Death Stranding PS4 Pro Limited Edition Bundle
Death Stranding is making its way to the PS4 on November 8, and alongside it will launch a limited edition PS4 Pro bundle with an exclusive console design.
You can check out that limited edition PS4 Pro in the video unboxing above, in which Max Scoville and I show off the Death Stranding-themed PS4 Pro as well as the limited edition orange translucent DualShock 4 controller.
You can check out IGN's Death Stranding preorder guide to find out where the PS4 Pro special edition may still be available, as well as which other versions of the game you can preorder ahead of its launch.