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 any additional cost.

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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 propagation now complete, there’s no need to do anything else: simply enter your console’s library, and the enhanced edition will be ready to install as a free game. Be patient, but it will arrive for everyone, today itself, regardless of your country.

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 this without any cost for those who had the digital Xbox 360 edition, a detail that the community had been demanding for years and has finally materialized.

If it didn’t appear correctly in the store a few hours ago, it should now or will soon (I’ve just received it myself). Microsoft and Rockstar have confirmed that the process has begun its final distribution and covers all regions. You just need to enter your library, find the new entry, 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 has come to an end. Excellent news to start the second week of December on a good note.