Red Dead Redemption finally receives its free update on Xbox: available today for all players

The new version can already be downloaded on Xbox Series and arrives at no cost for those who had the original digital edition.

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We’ve been following the updates on the deployment of the Red Dead Redemption update for Xbox for many days, with cases of users receiving it ahead of time and others still seeing the purchase option in the store. It was clear that the process was being gradual, but Microsoft assured that the full activation would take place within the last 24 hours. Finally, the global deployment is now fully underway, and everyone can access the new version without additional cost today.

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The community had been trying different methods for almost 7 days (from changing platforms to deleting old versions) to force the detection of digital rights. With the final propagation, it’s no longer necessary to do anything else: simply enter the console library, and the enhanced edition will be available for installation as a free game. Be patient, but it will arrive for everyone, today itself you will receive it. It doesn’t matter what country you’re in, you will receive it.

The free Red Dead Redemption update is now working for everyone on Xbox

The new version modernizes the classic western with full compatibility on Xbox Series, much shorter loading times, and visual improvements that take advantage of current hardware. All of this without cost for those who had the digital Xbox 360 edition, a detail that the community had been demanding for years and is finally materializing.

If it didn’t appear correctly in the store a few hours ago, it should now or will do so soon (I’ve just received it myself). Microsoft and Rockstar have confirmed that the final distribution process has begun and covers all regions. You just need to enter your library, search for the new card, and complete the installation. If you don’t have it yet, you’ll have it available to claim in a few hours. Remember, it’s mandatory to have the Xbox 360 version purchased in digital format.

With this update now reaching the whole world, one of the longest waits for Xbox users is coming to an end. Excellent news to start the second week of December on a good note.