Those Red Dead Redemption Remaster Leaks Are Fake. Sorry

Those Red Dead Redemption Remaster Leaks Are Fake. Sorry
Images: Rockstar Games

Written by 

Joseph Kime

Published 

19th Sep 2022 09:44

Red Dead is a series that has become something of a gaming legend, and with good reason. Red Dead Revolver was a humble game that won the hearts of the few that played it at launch, and Red Dead Redemption was a formidable sequel that blew players away. 

It was the third game in the trilogy, Red Dead Redemption 2, that really hit home how special the games were. Ever since, the entire series has become an icon of what's possible with visual presentation in video games.

It's only natural that players want a refreshed edition of the earlier games, with fans having their hopes squashed by Rockstar's announcement that the failure of GTA: The Trilogy brought an end to their remaster deliberations. A new leak has given them hope once again - and we're sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but they're fake.

Is A Red Dead Redemption Remaster On The Way?

Sorry, everyone. This last weekend brought with it a whopping GTA 6 leak that could seriously affect the development of the game, and fans tripped over each other to dig them up and see what Rockstar was working on. It was this excitement that made it very easy to believe a leak that followed, apparently revealing a potential remaster of Red Dead Redemption in spite of Rockstar's announcement that it wouldn't be touching it.

The leaks looked pretty legitimate to the naked eye, but as pulled up by Twitter user videotech_, it seems they're not what they seem to be.

The well-rendered images aren't something that has come from Rockstar Games, but instead, a fan render developed in the Xbox 360 emulator Xenia. This means it would have been very easy to fake, and to be frank, about as easy to believe as well. 

 

Red Dead Remaster 'Leak' Creator Comes Clean

Since it has been revealed that the leak is fake, the supposed remaster's creator has come forward on Twitter to claim that the tweet didn't have bad intentions.

"This post was meant to be a spoof for how GTA 6 was leaked yesterday," the user said. "I wasn't expecting it to blow up this big considering most of my posts barely reach 20 likes let alone 20k+. Those familiar with this acc would've probably realised it for what it was." It's sad, but it's safe to say that a remastered Red Dead Redemption is still relegated to our dreams. Sorry to be the ones to break it to you. 

Joseph Kime
About the author
Joseph Kime
Joseph Kime is the Senior Trending News Journalist for GGRecon from Devon, UK. Before graduating from MarJon University with a degree in Journalism, he started writing music reviews for his own website before writing for the likes of FANDOM, Zavvi and The Digital Fix. He is host of the Big Screen Book Club podcast, and author of Building A Universe, a book that chronicles the history of superhero movies. His favourite games include DOOM (2016), Celeste and Pokemon Emerald.
Why trust GGRecon?

Established in 2019, we don’t just cover games - we live them. Our expert team is full of dedicated gamers, qualified journalists, and industry insiders who collectively boast decades of experience covering gaming and esports. This deep-rooted expertise allows us to provide authoritative and nuanced perspectives first-hand from a team who are playing, and researching every game covered on our website. 

Our foundation is built on a profound commitment to editorial independence, ensuring our content remains free from external influence and advertising pressures and is held to the highest level of editorial conduct, integrity, and quality. 

Every article on GGRecon comes from rigorous research, informed analysis, and a passion for gaming that resonates with our readers. We uphold these standards through a transparent editorial policy, accessible here, which governs our processes and maintains our accountability.

Trending
GTA: San Andreas is even better as a Red Dead game
Forget Mario 2, Jack Black wants a Red Dead movie
Red Dead Redemption resurrects Arthur Morgan and it hurts all over again
Red Dead Redemption 2 Easter egg points to missing quest
GTA’s Michael actor called out for Red Dead Redemption hate