#Game Version Differences

The game can be run on PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One/S/X & Xbox Series X/S (& PSNow). Each platform comes with benefits and drawbacks as listed below:

• Xbox One X - The absolute best platform to run on due to loads. Only downside is that the mission "You Should Not Give False Testimony, Except for Profit" is prone to softlocking when entering the marker to start it. • Xbox One & S - The other popular platforms to run on. Load times are minimally longer on both versions. Another huge downside to the Xbox One consoles is a bug involving the train on the mission "New Friends, Old Problems." Recommend running on these if you have them already.
• Xbox 360 - Used by some runners, the bug as explained above is not present, but loads are slower. Crashes and softlocks are more common particularly with populated areas and several missions. Only run this version if you have no other choice. • Xbox Series X/S - Largely untested, but very similar to running on One consoles. • PS3 & PSNow - Just don't. • Emulator - Not allowed for run submission on the leaderboard.

Game Versions Ranked Best to Worst - Patch 1.08: • RDR w/ Undead Nightmare installed as DLC (Digital) • RDR w/ Undead Nightmare installed as DLC (Disc) • RDR: Game of the Year Edition • Undead Nightmare (Disc)

#Recording/Streaming Runs

To submit runs to the leaderboard, you'll need a way to record it, you can use either a phone and camera, but the use of a capture card or built in recording features (Xbox One/Series) is recommended.

Most runners use OBS Studio or StreamLabs OBS to record/stream their runs. Most runners also use LiveSplit to time their runs. Download links: • OBS Studio: https://obsproject.com/download • StreamLabs OBS: https://streamlabs.com/ • LiveSplit: https://livesplit.org/downloads/

#Resources

• Red Dead Speedruns Discord: https://discord.com/invite/uyxvANr
• Red Dead Wiki: https://reddead.fandom.com/wiki/Red_Dead_Wiki