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Red Dead Redemption Returns to PS5 — Tops PSN Charts

Red Dead Redemption Rides Back to PS5
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  • Key Takeaways:
  • Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption was released on PS5 via the PlayStation Store and has quickly climbed the PSN most-played charts.
  • PS TimeTracker lists the 2010 classic among the top 20 most-played PSN titles (and top 10 when excluding free-to-play games).
  • Players are spending long sessions (average 1h 43m) and the PS Store release holds a 4.76/5 rating from 25,000+ reviews.

Why the PS5 re-release matters

Rockstar Games brought the original Red Dead Redemption to the PS5 and PS5 Pro through the PlayStation Store, making the 2010 western action game accessible to a new audience and longtime fans on Sony’s current hardware.

Despite its age, the title has surged in popularity on PlayStation Network, demonstrating sustained demand for single-player classics when they’re updated for modern consoles.

How it’s performing on PSN

According to PS TimeTracker, Red Dead Redemption entered the top 20 most-played games on PSN in the last 30 days. Because the tracker skews toward opted-in, hardcore players, the game sits among the oldest entries on the list and ranks in the top 10 when free-to-play titles are removed.

The average session length reported is roughly one hour and 43 minutes, indicating strong retention and engagement from players revisiting or discovering the game on PS5.

What’s included in the PS5 release

The PS5 version includes the Undead Nightmare expansion, bringing both the base game and its popular DLC to modern hardware in a single package.

PlayStation Store user reviews reflect this positive reception: the release holds a 4.76 out of 5-star rating across more than 25,000 reviews, a notable accomplishment for a re-release of a 15-year-old game.

Player impressions and legacy

Fans have posted enthusiastic reviews about the re-release. One user wrote, “Red Dead Redemption is what happens when technology and vision collide too early,” noting multiple playthroughs and the title’s lasting emotional impact.

The game's continued popularity underscores Rockstar’s ability to create enduring single-player experiences and shows that well-crafted narrative-driven games can still command attention in a multiplayer-focused market.

What this means for Red Dead Redemption 2 and future ports

The strong performance of the PS5 re-release may increase expectations for similar moves, including potential native PS5 support or enhanced ports for Red Dead Redemption 2. For now, the original’s success on PS5 reinforces demand for classic titles refreshed for modern platforms.

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