Red Dead Redemption Remastered: Free 4K/60FPS Upgrade for Xbox 360 Owners
▼ Summary
– Rockstar Games released a remaster of *Red Dead Redemption* on December 2, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and mobile devices.
– The remaster includes the original game with all DLC, featuring upgrades like 4K resolution, HDR support, and a 60fps performance boost.
– Owners of the original digital Xbox 360 version are eligible for a free upgrade to the new remastered edition.
– Rockstar has acknowledged a bug preventing some Xbox players from accessing the free upgrade and is working with Microsoft on a fix.
– The 2010 game is a critically acclaimed open-world Western where players control former outlaw John Marston on a mission to save his family.
Rockstar Games has delivered a significant upgrade for longtime fans, as the newly released Red Dead Redemption Remaster is now available for free to players who own the original digital Xbox 360 version. This enhanced edition, which launched on December 2, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and mobile platforms, offers a substantial visual and performance overhaul without requiring a new purchase for eligible users.
The remaster bundles the complete 2010 classic with all its downloadable content, delivering major technical improvements. Players can experience the game in 4K resolution with HDR support, enhanced image quality, and a smooth 60 frames-per-second performance boost. A highly appreciated feature is the ability to transfer original save data to the new version, allowing progress to continue seamlessly rather than starting over.
Set in the fading days of the American frontier, the game casts players as former outlaw John Marston. Forced by government agents to hunt down his old gang to secure his family’s freedom, Marston’s journey through a vast open world is celebrated for its deep exploration, compelling gunplay, and a powerful narrative exploring themes of revenge and redemption. The title garnered numerous Game of the Year awards and sold over 25 million copies, later receiving a critically acclaimed sequel.
While the free upgrade is a major benefit, Rockstar has acknowledged a technical issue preventing some Xbox players from accessing it. The company is actively working with Microsoft to resolve the bug. Players encountering the problem are advised to check their upgrade status via the official Xbox Store link while signed into their account.
The Red Dead Redemption Remaster and its sequel, Red Dead Redemption II, are available for digital purchase on all major platforms. For those eligible, securing this free next-generation upgrade provides the definitive way to revisit one of Rockstar’s most beloved adventures.
(Source: Windows Central)
