The failure of Red Dead Redemption on Xbox is now in the hands of Rockstar and Microsoft: solution coming soon

Rockstar is already working with Microsoft to solve the Red Dead Redemption issue on Xbox.

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Over the past few hours, many Xbox players have encountered an unexpected block when trying to access the new version of Red Dead Redemption for Xbox Series. Those who own the digital, backwards-compatible Xbox 360 edition are not currently receiving the free access that the company had previously mentioned in their official communication. This has generated a wave of doubts and confusion within the community.

The situation, far from being ignored, has already received a direct response from Rockstar. The company has acknowledged the failure and confirms that they are working closely with Microsoft to correct it as soon as possible. The update should be enabled automatically for players who meet the requirements, but for now, it’s not working as it should.

Rockstar and Microsoft confirm that the error is being investigated

In an official message, the company explains it clearly:

We are aware of an issue that prevents Xbox players from updating their digital version of Red Dead Redemption for Xbox 360 to the version for Xbox Series X|S and are working with Microsoft to resolve it. Thank you for your patience.

While waiting for a definitive solution, the most likely scenario is that the digital licenses have not yet been synchronized correctly between the backwards-compatible edition and the new Xbox Series listing. It’s a process that usually takes a few hours (or even a couple of days) when an old version is removed from the store and a new product is activated in its place.

For now, if you have the digital Xbox 360 version and don’t see the free update, it’s just a matter of waiting. Rockstar is already on top of the problem, and everything suggests that it will be a matter of time before access is enabled for those who already had the game.