Red Dead Redemption Mobile Guide: Release Date, Undead Nightmare and Crucial How to Get Info

Remember 2010? Rockstar Games, masters of modern satire with Grand Theft Auto, did the unthinkable. They swapped skyscrapers for saloons and supercars for stallions. The result was Red Dead Redemption, an epic tale of the dying Wild West that captured hearts and a slew of 'Game of the Year' awards.

Now, that legendary experience is riding onto a new frontier: your mobile phone. For the first time, Red Dead Redemption is coming to mobile, and it's available exclusively through Netflix.

What Is John Marston's Tragic Tale?

You step into the dusty boots of John Marston, a former outlaw whose past has caught up with him. In a cruel twist, federal agents have 'kidnapped' his family. To save them, Marston must hunt down the remaining members of his old gang across a sprawling, beautiful, and melancholic vision of a mythical America.

The game is set in 1911, spanning fictionalised versions of the American Southwest and Mexico. This is a world caught between eras, where the old ways of the gunslinger are dying and the new age of technology is struggling to be born.

How Can You Live the Life of an Outlaw?

If you have ever wanted to truly live inside a classic Western, this is your chance. Red Dead Redemption offers a massive open world packed with activities. You can clear out dangerous gang hideouts, hunt for bounties, and even engage in high-stakes poker games in the local saloon.

The world is teeming with life, featuring more diverse fauna and flora than anything Rockstar had created at that time. You will tame wild horses, hunt bears and cougars, and spot eagles in the sky. (Can you find the mythical jackalope?).

The defining gameplay mechanic is 'Dead Eye'. This revolutionary targeting system lets you slow down time, 'paint' your targets with precision, and then unleash a rapid-fire volley. Taking out a whole gang of bandits with it never gets old.

What Makes the Wild West Sound So Good?

Forget the pop-studded radio stations of GTA. The soundtrack for Red Dead Redemption is a masterpiece of ambient scoring. It uses harmonica, horns, and twangy, reverb-soaked steel guitar to create the perfect atmospheric backdrop for your journey.

It also features incredible vocal tracks. The moment you first cross into Mexico as José González's 'Far Away' begins to play is still considered one of the most iconic moments in gaming history.

Are the Zombies Included? The Undead Nightmare Question

Yes, the Netflix release includes the beloved standalone expansion Undead Nightmare. This isn't a serious horror story; it's a campy, fun diversion from the main narrative.

One dark and stormy night, Marston's wife and son are bitten by a zombie. It's up to John to find the source of the plague and a cure for their affliction. This expansion adds new missions, a blunderbuss that fires zombie limbs, and even the ability to ride the Four Horses of the Apocalypse.

How and When Can You Start Your Adventure?

You don't need to have played any other game to enjoy this story, as Red Dead Redemption stands perfectly on its own. However, if you played the prequel Red Dead Redemption 2, this is the perfect time to see how the epic story concludes.

The game is set to release on 2 December. You can pre-register for Red Dead Redemption right now on your mobile device. It will be available to play free, with no adverts or in-app purchases, directly through the Netflix app (when logged in with your subscription).

Originally published on IBTimes UK