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The file size of the Switch port ofRed Dead Redemptionhas been revealed, confirming that players will need 11.4 GB of free space to install the game.Red Dead Redemptionis one of the highest-rated gamesof the PS3 and Xbox One generation, as it has a score of 95 on Metacritic.
Rockstar Games recently confirmed thatRed Dead Redemptionwill be released on PS4 and Switchon August 17, bringing it to relatviely newer platforms. A previous rumor suggested thatRed Dead Redemptionwould be remastered or remade for modern systems, but it looks like the game will be simply ported over to these machines. The file size of the Switch version ofRed Dead Redemptionhas now been revealed, giving users a better idea about the amount of free space they will need.
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As reported by Nintendo Life, information on the Nintendo Switch eShop and website confirms thatRed Dead Redemptionwill take up 11.4 GB of storage on the console. Fans should note that this version ofRed Dead Redemptioncontains theUndead NightmareDLC, which also received positive reviews when it came out. On the other hand, the online multiplayer component will not be a part of the Switch and PS4 versions of the game.
11.4 GB is fairly reasonable, as games on the Nintendo Switch generally don’t take too much space, especially when compared to the storage requirements of some current-generation titles. Looking at Nintendo Switch exclusives,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomtakes up 15.9 GB of space, withBayonetta 3requiring 15 GB. The file size of the PS4 version ofRed Dead Redemptionis currently unknown, and it’ll be interesting to see how it compares to the Switch edition.
While there appeared to be a ton of hype for apotential remake ofRed Dead Redemption, the port’s announcement received backlash from the player base, with fans flooding the game’s reveal trailer with dislikes. There are a few different reasons for users’ complaints, with the $49.99 asking price for what appears to be a port being one of the biggest issues. Some fans are also disappointed by the lack of a native PS5 version, along with the absence of a PC release.
Red Dead Redemptionis out now for PS3 and Xbox 360 with PS4 and Switch versions releasing August 17.
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