How to play Red Dead Redemption on mobile is something fans have been asking about for years, and Netflix and Rockstar Games are finally delivering. To keep players busy in the midst of yet another GTA VI delay, the GTA developer recently announced that, for “the first time on mobile,” Red Dead Redemption and its zombie-themed DLC, Undead Nightmare, will be available on iOS and Android via Netflix Games starting December 2, giving players a new way to revisit John Marston’s tragic story. So, if you’re still unsure how this will work, here’s how you can easily play Rockstar’s decade-old western epic, Red Dead Redemption, on mobile.
How to Play Red Dead Redemption on Mobile?
An unexpected yet welcome surprise, Red Dead Redemption is officially riding onto mobile, joining a growing lineup of Rockstar classics for smartphones that already includes multiple GTA titles. Netflix and Rockstar Games have teamed up (yet again) to bring the 2010 classic western title, along with its Undead Nightmare DLC, to iOS and Android, launching on December 2 via Netflix Games. As with all Netflix games, you’ll need an active Netflix subscription to enjoy the game and the mobile version comes with no ads, in-app purchases or streaming requirements.
To play Red Dead Redemption on your mobile device, you’ll need to pre-register for the game via this link. Alternatively, you can simply search for “Red Dead Redemption Netflix” on the Apple App Store or the Android Play Store and then pre-register from there. Once you’ve pre-registered, Red Dead Redemption will download automatically when it releases on December 2. After you’ve installed RDR on your mobile, simply open the game and sign in with the same Netflix account you use for streaming. As per Rockstar, the mobile version of Red Dead Redemption will “include mobile-friendly control options,” which is just a fancy way of saying it will feature on-screen touch controls.
Apart from the mobile version, Rockstar is also giving Red Dead Redemption a proper current-gen upgrade on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with updates and improvements that bring it up to modern standards. Rockstar Games, via its blog, says that you “can look forward to a smooth 60 frames per second experience, enhanced image quality, HDR support, and resolutions up to 4K.” The game is also getting an update for Switch 2, where the devs have “taken full advantage of this new hardware with support for DLSS, HDR, mouse controls, and the same fluid 60 frames per second gameplay at high resolution.”
There’s also a nice little bonus for players who already own the game on older hardware. If you own the PS4, the Nintendo Switch or the digital backwards-compatible version of Red Dead Redemption on Xbox One, you can upgrade to the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 editions at no extra cost. Moreover, PS4 players will be able to carry over their existing save data, and anyone moving to Switch 2 can continue right from their previous Switch save. Sweet!
Red Dead Redemption arrives on Android and iOS via Netflix, along with current-gen upgrades on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 on December 2.
