PlayStation 4
Red Dead Redemption
レッド・デッド・リデンプション · 碧血狂殺
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
It gets in-game but isn't smoothly playable. shadPS4's official list rates the 2023 PS4 version in-game on Linux (v0.14.0). The PS5 version gets in-game on SharpEmu, KytyPS5 and AnyPS5; with two unmerged pull requests AnyPS5 plays the opening and reaches Armadillo station at about 6.7fps on an RTX 5090.
Settings & known issues
- Early KytyPS5 builds looped on two frames after the opening cutscene; since commit d4f8338 it gets in-game with glitches in dynamic lighting.
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | SharpEmu 0.0.6-mono | In-game | 5800X3D/4070S · PS5 version. SharpEmu compatibility list: PPSA30528, game v1.002 | sharpemu.app 2026-10-20 |
| Windows | KytyPS5 d4f8338 | In-game | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X / AMD Radeon 9070 XT · PS5 version. KytyPS5 compatibility list: PPSA30528 (this list counts playable as in-game) | kytyps5.github.io 2026-08-07 |
| Linux / Steam Deck | shadPS4 v0.14.0 | In-game | Official compatibility list: CUSA36842 | github.com 2026-10-01 |
Game info
- Developer
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher
- Rockstar Games
- Released
- 2023-08-17
- Genre
- Action / Adventure
- Title ID
- CUSA36842
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
FAQ
Can I play Red Dead Redemption on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "In-game" with SharpEmu (report from 2026-10-20). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Red Dead Redemption on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Red Dead Redemption on Mac yet.
Can I play Red Dead Redemption on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Red Dead Redemption on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Red Dead Redemption on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Red Dead Redemption on Android yet.
Where can I find the Red Dead Redemption game files (PKG)?
PS4 emulators load an extracted game folder (the one with eboot.bin), with updates and DLC in their own folders; this game's Title ID is CUSA36842. Some games also use system modules from the console firmware; what they are and where they go is covered in our "PS4 emulator firmware modules and game formats" guide. →
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