Red Dead Redemption 2 — PC action system requirements, expected FPS and crash fixes
2018 · Action · Rockstar Games · ESRB Mature · Metacritic 96
Official system requirements
Publisher-published Minimum / Recommended values via RAWG, retrieved 2026-08-21. Real-world performance varies with drivers, resolution and your full build.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Minimum: | Recommended: |
| Processor | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
| Memory | OS: Windows 7 - Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601) | OS: Windows 10 - April 2018 Update (v1803) |
| Graphics | Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 | Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Storage | Memory: 8 GB RAM | Memory: 12 GB RAM |
| DirectX | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB |
| Item 7 | Network: Broadband Internet connection | Network: Broadband Internet connection |
| Item 8 | Storage: 150 GB available space | Storage: 150 GB available space |
Multi-GPU FPS estimate
Estimated average FPS by GPU at 1080p / 1440p / 4K, derived from Red Dead Redemption 2's demand tier (tier 4, Moderate (mainstream GPU)) and published TechPowerUp-style relative-performance indices (RTX 4090 = 100), retrieved 2026-08-29. Planning estimates, not benchmarks.
| GPU | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 202 | 133 | 77 |
| RTX 4080 Super | 181 | 119 | 69 |
| RTX 4080 | 174 | 115 | 66 |
| RX 7900 XTX | 193 | 128 | 73 |
| RX 7900 XT | 181 | 119 | 69 |
| RTX 4070 Ti Super | 154 | 102 | 59 |
| RX 7800 XT | 154 | 102 | 59 |
| RTX 4070 Super | 145 | 96 | 55 |
| RTX 4070 | 136 | 90 | 52 |
| RX 7700 XT | 140 | 92 | 53 |
| RTX 3070 | 127 | 84 | 48 |
| RX 6800 XT | 153 | 101 | 58 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 112 | 74 | 43 |
| RX 6700 XT | 136 | 90 | 52 |
| RTX 3060 | 102 | 68 | 39 |
| RX 6600 XT | 116 | 76 | 44 |
| RTX 2060 | 93 | 61 | 35 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 77 | 51 | 29 |
| RX 580 | 89 | 59 | 34 |
| GTX 1060 6GB | 73 | 48 | 28 |
| GTX 1650 | 58 | 38 | 22 |
| Intel Arc A770 | 118 | 78 | 45 |
| UHD 770 (integrated) | 24 | 16 | 9 |
Method: a game's demand tier maps to a “GPU index needed for ~60 FPS at 1080p”; each GPU's relative index produces an estimate via a diminishing-returns curve, then scaled for resolution. Source: TechPowerUp GPU database (relative performance), 2026-08-29.
For the full hardware spec sheet and a deeper performance breakdown, see Full specs & performance data on GameFigs.
Frequently asked questions
Common pre-launch questions about Red Dead Redemption 2, answered from official publisher and studio announcements (verified 2026-09-09). Guides, configuration and troubleshooting pages are added after launch.
What are the system requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2?
Minimum: Intel Core i5-2500K / 8 GB RAM / GTX 770 2 GB. Recommended (1080p/60, editorial estimate where official numbers are unpublished): Intel Core i7-4770K / 12 GB RAM / GTX 1060 6 GB.
What is the best way to mod Red Dead Redemption 2?
Use Lenny's Mod Loader + Script Hook RDR2; get mods from Nexus Mods. Mods are single-player only — never in online modes.
How do I fix Red Dead Redemption 2 crashing or not launching on PC?
Update GPU drivers, verify/repair game files, install community shader fixes where they exist, and disable overlays. See the Crash & Fix page.
How do I get better FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2?
Lower Shadows, Volumetrics and View Distance first; enable DLSS/FSR/XeSS; cap the framerate. See the Optimization page.
Age rating & regional compliance
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| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Age rating | ESRB Mature | ESRB rating via RAWG.io, retrieved 2026-08-21. |
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Open →Best graphics settings for Red Dead Redemption 2
Pick your PC and get a starting preset — resolution, upscaler, shadows, ray tracing and an FPS cap — tuned to how demanding Red Dead Redemption 2 is on hardware. Print it and tune from there. Everything runs in your browser.
Best graphics settings for Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 hardware-demand tier: 4/9. Pick your PC above to get a starting preset, then tune up if you have FPS headroom or down if you're under your target.
Estimated starting point — real FPS depends on drivers, thermals and background load.
Red Dead Redemption 2 — Best settings (Mid-range (GTX 1660 – RTX 3060))
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Release, patch & rule-change notes
Official release date: 2018-10-26. Ongoing patches and version history are published by the developer — for the latest patch notes, see the official store or support page. GameRulePro summarizes the official release only and does not invent patch dates. When a developer ships a rule-affecting update (balance pass, mode change, or ranked-reset), re-run the generator above to keep your house rules in sync.
About Red Dead Redemption 2
America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.
Performance reality & how to tune Red Dead Redemption 2
GameRulePro editorial — these notes are based on Red Dead Redemption 2's published specifications and genre profile, not a single benchmark run. Use them to set expectations before you open the settings menu.
As a 2018 action title, Red Dead Redemption 2 sits at demand tier 4 (Moderate (mainstream GPU)) — moderately demanding on PC. Most discrete GPUs from the last few generations run it fine at 1080p with headroom to spare.
What to tune first on Red Dead Redemption 2
- Start from the Best graphics settings generator on this page for a hardware-matched preset.
- Shadows and post-processing effects are usually the cheapest FPS wins.
- If you crash or stutter, jump to the crash-fix and optimization guides linked below.
The FPS table above is a model estimate from the demand-tier + GPU-index method. Real frame rates vary with drivers, background apps, thermals and resolution. Treat it as a buying or upgrade planning aid, then verify in-game. For step-by-step fixes, see the crash-fix and optimization guides linked on this page.
Sources & attribution
- Game data (release year, genres, platforms, system requirements, description, cover art) via RAWG.io, retrieved 2026-08-21.
- GPU relative-performance indices via TechPowerUp GPU database (relative performance), retrieved 2026-08-29.
- FPS estimates on this page are GameRulePro planning estimates from the demand-tier + GPU-index model — not benchmark results.
- House rules and tournament formats are community-style templates for casual play, not official rulebooks.
- Pre-launch intelligence (release windows, settings, editions, pricing, beta dates) is compiled from each title's official publisher / studio announcements and is source-linked per item with its retrieval date (2026-09-09). Where a detail is from reporting rather than a primary source, the item's source line states so. This is preview material, not an official specification.
- Per-game age-rating & regional compliance reference (ESRB rating via RAWG; curated regulatory notes) from the GameRulePro game-rules dataset, retrieved 2026-08-29.
How the Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS estimate and rules generator are computed
Each game is scored on a 0–9 demand tier from its published PC requirements (and a year/genre fallback when requirements are absent). The FPS estimate compares your selected GPU's relative-performance index against the tier's required index using a diminishing-returns curve, then scales for resolution. The rules and tournament builder is a community-style template engine: it formats your group size, match format and tiebreaks into a printable sheet. All outputs are planning guides — verify in-game and agree house rules with your group before play.
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