'Red Dead Redemption' Gets New Rating in Korea, Fans Think it's All About Upcoming Remaster

A recent rating by the Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC) in South Korea has sparked speculation about a potential remake or remaster of "Red Dead Redemption."

The listing, discovered by Twitter user Idle Sloth, caught attention as it appeared separately from the original 2010 Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2 on GRAC's website. While the listing does not provide further details, it carries an 18+ rating, indicating mature content.

'Red Dead Redemption' Remaster on its Way?

The South Korean rating board, GRAC, has gained a reputation for leaking game information in recent years. Notably, it listed the "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" campaign remaster before its official announcement. Additionally, GRAC also shared early details regarding the unannounced 2K title: a "LEGO" football video game.

While these ratings do not provide concrete release dates, it's worth noting that both "God of War: Ragnarok" and "Marvel's Midnight Suns" were listed about six months before their respective launches in 2022.

Gematsu was the first to report that the appearance of a new rating for "Red Dead Redemption" has sparked rumors of a remake or remaster. Although no further details have emerged, fans of the original game are buzzing with excitement and speculation about what this could mean for the beloved Western-themed title.

How Good is 'Red Dead Redemption?'

When Rockstar launched "Red Dead Redemption" in 2010, fans thought that this could be another "Assassin's Creed" installment given that it shares survival game elements. As per IGN, the game has an impressive rating of 9/10.

Being a game set in a Western location, it has quickly become appealing to gamers who love the Western genre. Most of them commended Rockstar for presenting a worthy gameplay experience on top of its stellar storyline and unique characters.

According to some users in Quora, the narrative of the game is top-notch. Eric Backeberg wrote that John Marston fits well in the story, as well as the main theme of the narrative. He also acknowledged Rockstar for bringing a "wonderfully designed" world where players can interact with the wilderness.

"The world is full of activities for you to do, so you never get bored and can change the pacing whenever you feel like it. All the towns feel handcrafted and thought out rather than just copy-pastes of each other in contrast to other sandbox games," Backeberg posted.

Aside from its visuals and gameplay, some gamers also think that "Red Dead Redemption" has impressive voice acting and music throughout the journey.

Another user Bill MacDonald said that Rockstar's expertise lies in its formula in "Grand Theft Auto." The gaming giant is truly a master in delivering a compelling story, especially the game's ending.

While there are a lot of open-world titles to play on various consoles, nothing can come as close and good as "RDR," according to Bill.