Red Dead Redemption’s Free Xbox Series X|S Upgrade Is Live
▼ Summary
– Rockstar Games has released a new upgrade for Red Dead Redemption, but an issue is preventing Xbox 360 digital owners from upgrading to the Xbox Series X|S version for free.
– The company is aware of the problem and is working with Microsoft to resolve the technical issue.
– Initially, many existing Xbox 360/Xbox One owners were incorrectly being asked to pay a 50% discount price instead of receiving the promised free upgrade.
– The free upgrade has now started rolling out, appearing as a “Just For You” offer with a temporary 13-day expiration notice.
– Rockstar had previously stated that current owners on PS4, Switch, or the digital Xbox One version would be eligible for a free digital upgrade.
The highly anticipated free upgrade for Red Dead Redemption on Xbox Series X|S is now available, though its rollout has encountered some initial hurdles. Players who own the digital Xbox 360 version can now claim the enhanced edition, which appears with a “Just For You” banner in the Microsoft Store. This offer currently displays a notification stating it “expires in 13 days,” leading many to advise securing the upgrade immediately. While it is widely expected that this free access will become permanent, grabbing it now is the safest course of action to ensure you don’t miss out.
This follows a period of confusion and technical issues that affected the upgrade process at launch. Earlier, Rockstar Games acknowledged a significant problem via its social media channels. The company stated it was aware of an issue preventing Xbox players from upgrading their digital Xbox 360 copy to the new Xbox Series X|S version and confirmed it was collaborating with Microsoft to implement a fix. This announcement provided clarity after players reported being unable to access the promised free upgrade path.
When the new version of the classic western was released, it was immediately playable on Xbox Series X|S consoles. However, the specific upgrade route for legacy owners did not function correctly for a large number of users. This created frustration, as Rockstar’s original announcement last month clearly stated that current owners on PS4, Nintendo Switch, or the digital backward compatible version on Xbox One would be eligible for a free digital upgrade. Instead, many existing owners found the store was only offering them a 50% introductory discount on the new title, rather than granting it at no cost. The situation has now been largely resolved with the update now live for eligible players.
(Source: Pure Box)
