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Killing Floor 3 vs Red Dead Redemption 2
info General Information | |
Release Date | |
Jul 24, 2025 | Oct 26, 2018 |
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Tripwire Interactive | Rockstar Studios (Rockstar San Diego, Rockstar North, Rockstar Toronto, Rockstar New England, Rockstar London, Rockstar Lincoln, Rockstar Leeds, Rockstar India) |
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Tripwire Interactive | Rockstar Games |
Genre(s) | |
First-Person Shooter, Co-op, Survival Horror, Action | Action-Adventure, Open World, Western, Third-Person Shooter, First-Person Shooter |
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Unreal Engine 5 | RAGE (Rockstar Advanced Game Engine) |
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Content Rating | |
M (Mature 17+) | Mature 17+ |
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4.5 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$49.99 | $59.99 |
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Skills & Progression | |
The classic Perk system returns but has been expanded. Each Specialist (class) has a unique skill tree, allowing for deep customization of abilities and playstyles. A new weapon upgrade system allows players to enhance their favorite guns with new attachments and properties. The in-match economy of earning 'Dosh' to buy better weapons from the Trader pod remains a core part of the gameplay loop. |
Arthur Morgan's core attributes (Health, Stamina, Dead Eye) level up through gameplay actions (e.g., running increases stamina, headshots increase Dead Eye). Gear upgrades (bandoliers, satchels, holsters) are crafted by Pearson at the gang camp using animal pelts and other materials, increasing carrying capacity. Weapons can be customized extensively (barrels, sights, stocks, wraps, engravings) and cleaned to maintain performance. Tonics and provisions provide temporary buffs. Horse bonding is crucial, unlocking new maneuvers and increasing horse stats. Camp upgrades provide benefits like better provisions and fast travel. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game features a variety of battlegrounds, from claustrophobic urban environments to sprawling industrial complexes. Maps are designed with the series' signature focus on choke points, verticality, and strategic locations for welding doors and holding out against the horde. The move to Unreal Engine 5 allows for more detailed and destructible environments. |
The game world is exceptionally large, detailed, and diverse. Regions include the snowy mountains of Ambarino, the heartland plains and forests of New Hanover, the swampy bayous and antebellum towns of Lemoyne, the developing plains and forests of West Elizabeth, and the arid deserts and canyons of New Austin (largely based on the map from the first Red Dead Redemption). Each region has unique ecosystems, wildlife, towns, and points of interest. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
The game is built around 6-player online co-op. The primary modes are the classic wave-based Survival and the more structured Objective Mode. A new 'Endless Mode' was added in the first post-launch update. |
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Available Editions | |
N/A | Available in Standard Edition, Special Edition (included extra story mode content like a bank robbery mission, gang hideout, gameplay boosts, an outfit, and a thoroughbred horse), and Ultimate Edition (included Special Edition content plus bonus Red Dead Online content like outfits, rank bonuses, a black chestnut thoroughbred, and free access to additional weapons). A Collector's Box (no game included) was also sold with physical collectibles. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
N/A | The primary post-launch support has been for Red Dead Online, which has received numerous updates adding new roles (Bounty Hunter, Trader, Collector, Moonshiner, Naturalist), missions, cosmetic items, gameplay mechanics, and seasonal events. No single-player story DLC has been released for Red Dead Redemption 2. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | Powered by an advanced version of the RAGE engine, RDR2 is renowned for its groundbreaking graphics and attention to detail. It features stunningly realistic environments, lifelike character and animal animations, advanced lighting (volumetric lighting, global illumination), dynamic weather systems (rain, snow, fog), and incredible texture quality. The level of environmental detail and interaction is exceptionally high. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | Original score composed by Woody Jackson, with contributions from various artists. The music is dynamic, reacting to gameplay and location, featuring sweeping orchestral pieces, folk tunes, and atmospheric tracks that perfectly capture the Western setting and emotional tone. Features over 100 anachronistically appropriate licensed songs. Sound design is incredibly detailed, from weapon sounds and horse hooves to ambient wildlife and environmental effects. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | Immersive UI with options for a dynamic HUD. Health/Stamina/Dead Eye cores are displayed, along with a radar/mini-map. Weapon wheel for selection. Interaction prompts are contextual. The game features a detailed journal kept by Arthur, cataloging his thoughts, sketches, and discoveries. First-person mode offers a different UI perspective. |
Accessibility Options | |
N/A | Includes options for customizable controls (including sensitivity and dead zones), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), aim assist levels, options to tap or hold for interactions, colorblind modes, audio balancing, and a cinematic camera mode. First-person mode can also be considered an accessibility option for some. |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (This tier is extrapolated for a high-quality 1080p experience without relying on upscaling as heavily as the official 1440p recommendation.) CPU: The official recommended CPUs are very powerful, suggesting the game is highly CPU-intensive at higher settings. CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is needed to handle the game's processing demands and maintain a stable framerate. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs. There is a notable performance difference between these two cards, with the RX 6750 XT being significantly stronger. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for a solid 1080p experience. The RTX 4050 Laptop is a great choice with access to DLSS 3 Frame Generation. RAM: 16GB RAM is officially recommended. Dual-channel configuration is strongly advised. Storage: An SSD is officially required for the recommended experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset) (High Preset) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS on High. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB+ VRAM is crucial. RAM: 12GB minimum, 16GB strongly recommended for smoother performance. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 7 2700U or better. **Modern Intel Core i7 H-series / AMD Ryzen 7 H-series (e.g., i7-11800H, Ryzen 7 5800H) strongly recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 5600M/5700M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4060 Mobile is a good target for 1080p High 60FPS.** layersRAM: 12 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS with Upscaling) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution with upscaling, targeting 30 FPS using traditional lighting, as per official notes.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU. The Intel requirement is quite old, while the AMD one is more recent. CPU (Laptop): Estimated entry-level laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPU. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. The GTX 1060 Mobile should provide a comparable experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official minimum requirement, a high baseline for a minimum spec. Storage: An SSD is officially required for minimum playability. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile (6GB) / GTX 1650 Ti Mobile (4GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) (Low to Medium Preset) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i5/Ryzen 5 H-series or better recommended. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. Game is very VRAM intensive. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum, expect long load times. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-6300 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (2GB) or AMD Radeon R9 280 (3GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-4700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (Laptop equivalent) or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile (4GB) / GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 560X Mobile. **An RTX 3050 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a more comfortable entry point for 1080p Medium settings.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB HDD |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Official Recommended (Targets 1440p, Med/High settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (Medium to High Preset, 1440p resolution with upscaling, targeting 60 FPS with Lumen GI and Reflections enabled, as per official notes.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU. The powerful Ryzen 7 7700X suggests high CPU demand for 60 FPS targets. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent 1440p experience, especially with Lumen enabled. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for a 1440p upscaled experience. The RX 6750 XT is better suited for this target. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4060 or RTX 3070 Laptop is the ideal target for 1440p. A future RTX 5060 Laptop would offer an even better experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official recommendation for this tier. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-10980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop (8GB) / RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB NVMe SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (1440p ~60 FPS, High/Ultra Preset with DLSS/Optimized Settings) (High/Ultra Preset (Optimized, DLSS Quality/Balanced potentially needed)) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM essential, 10GB+ preferable. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB recommended for smoother experience. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X/5600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) / RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better. **Modern Intel Core i7/i9 HX-series / AMD Ryzen 7/9 HS/HX-series recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6800M. **An RTX 3080 Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile provides a more consistent 1440p High/Ultra experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High/Ultra settings, ~60 FPS with Upscaling) (High/Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS. Upscaling (DLSS/FSR Performance) is essential.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU is recommended to support high-framerate 4K gaming and minimize CPU bottlenecks. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with flagship GPUs for a smooth 4K experience. GPU: High-end 40-series desktop GPUs are needed for a 4K/60FPS experience, relying heavily on DLSS/FSR Performance mode. A future RTX 5070 would be a better target for high-framerate 4K. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, which will be heavily dependent on upscaling technologies. RAM: While 16GB is the official recommendation, 32GB provides more headroom for 4K textures and reduces potential issues. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB) / RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 20 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~30-60 FPS, Medium/High Preset with DLSS Performance/Balanced) (Medium/High Preset, DLSS Performance/Balanced (Native 4K Ultra 60FPS is extremely demanding)) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs required. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for a playable 4K experience, often requiring DLSS. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs essential. 12GB+ VRAM absolutely critical. RAM: 32GB RAM very strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D / Ryzen 9 5900X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) / RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better. **Flagship Intel Core i9 HX / AMD Ryzen 9 HX series (e.g., 13980HX, 7945HX) required.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even the RTX 4090 Mobile will heavily rely on DLSS (Performance/Ultra Performance) for 4K High/Ultra at 60FPS. A hypothetical next-gen flagship (RTX 50-series) would aim for better native 4K capabilities.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 150 GB NVMe SSD |
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Spec: 20 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for both minimum and recommended tiers. The relatively small 20GB install size suggests efficient asset packaging. Type: SSD | Spec: 150 GB available space (SSD Strongly Recommended). Note: An NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best experience due to the vast world and high-resolution assets. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 for Minimum, Windows 11 for Recommended Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is required. Windows 11 is officially recommended for the higher spec tier. | Spec: Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 10 (Version 1803 or newer) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 7 or newer. Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended for best compatibility and performance. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 12. As an Unreal Engine 5 title, it relies on DX12 for its advanced rendering features like Lumen. | Spec: DirectX 12 (Vulkan also supported and often preferred for performance on AMD GPUs) Explanation: DirectX 12 or Vulkan API. Players can often choose between them. |
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