Files inside Red Dead Redemption 2's companion app contain multiple references to PC, graphics options and resolutions, according to a report, adding fuel to speculation that the game will eventually come to PC.
As uncovered by Rockstar Intel, the companion app contains a number of interesting parameters within its files, including:
- PARAM_companionAutoConnectIpPC
- PARAM_Oculus
- CommandIsPcVersion(void) 000000000166A12C
A companion app for Red Dead Redemption 2 serves as an in-game map and more Rockstar. The app serves a handful of functions. The first is it acts as the in-game map.
The files also contain numerous references to graphics options, such as temporal anti-aliasing, resolution of water reflections, shadow quality and particle quality.
Some of the mentions of PC in the files might be hinting at a desktop version of the companion app rather than a proper PC version of the game—there's 'SIGNIN_PC_APP_URL', for instance. But the presence of graphics options, Oculus (Red Dead 2 VR?) and the word 'PcVersion' suggests something else is afoot.
It's not concrete, and I wouldn't expect Rockstar to comment on it, but it's one more piece of evidence that Arthur Morgan and the gang could arrive on PC at some point. Fingers crossed.
For all other hints at a PC version, read our Red Dead Redemption 2 PC hub, here.
REAL-TIME MAP TRACKING
Track your position, set waypoints, find the nearest General Store, hide from the law, hunt your enemies and more with a full screen, real-time view of the in-game map connected directly to your game experience. Use pan and zoom functions to explore, easily spot Gang Members, Wanted Areas, and key locations. As you progress you’ll unlock important points of interest to easily locate Gunsmiths, Hotels, Camp, Saloons, Post Offices, Fences, Doctors, Tailors, Stables, and much more.
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Your essential compendium for the deepest and most detailed Rockstar world yet, the Red Dead Redemption 2 Complete Official Guide by Piggyback® is packed with information about every aspect of Rockstar Games’ epic tale of outlaw life in America's unforgiving heartland. This digital version, unlocked via a onetime in-app purchase, contains every page of the physical Standard Edition guide in beautiful high resolution along with interactive menus to make finding information quick and easy.
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