Rockstar Teases Zombie-Themed Red Dead DLC

[Greg Tito]

Rockstar Teases Zombie-Themed Red Dead DLC

Details are slim, but it's a safe bet that the Undead Nightmare DLC for Red Dead Redemption will feature zombies.

Fresh on the tails of the Legends and Killers and the Liars and Cheats packs released in the last two months comes fresh artwork from the next DLC pack. I think the worms squirming out of John Marston's left eye was a nice touch, don't you? There is no word on the official release date, but I'd bet that it will arrive just in time for Halloween.

The zombie-themed Undead Nightmare pack, according to information released this summer, will feature a new single-player storyline, as well as additional animals to hunt and challenges to complete. You will also be able to play as eight different undead characters in the multiplayer free roam format, which will also have dynamic events to match the zombie theme.

All we have for new information is this artwork, but Rockstar promises more details will be coming this week, including an official trailer this Thursday.

I love me some Red Dead Redemption (almost 83% complete) but I'm not sure I get the trend where adding zombies to any game makes it better. I'm not going to pass judgement before I play around with all that Undead Nightmare has to offer, but I'm worried that the addition of zombies may mess with the mostly authentic Western feel of the game.

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[mjc0961]

Sure hope it's better than the awful Liars and Cheats pack they just released. Worst $10 I've spent on DLC.

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

RDR+zombies= awesome.

But it seems a bit mad for a largely realistic game.

 

[Nyce1]

It seems that zombies is the new gaming gimmick. Call of Duty, Borderlands, and now Red Dead to name a few. If they bring back a zombie John as a playable character then I am game!

 

[Nerf Ninja]

They should have just called it Un-Dead Redemption.

 

[sheah1]

RDR+zombies= awesome.

But it seems a bit mad for a largely realistic game.

Well the game does occasionally venture down supernatural lane, the original had a ton of those style missions and remember the I know you sub quest?

 

[Buchichu]

I'm all for this. If you don't like the idea of a "gimmicky" tactic added than don't get the DLC. Personally I've LOVED zombies since long before this new fad and can't wait to try this out.

Red Dead is amazing but the dusty west can get mighty boring after a while. Throw in some undead awesome, YEAH!!

 

[Super Toast]

I just found myself a new wallpaper it seems. Also, awesome.

 

[BrunDeign]

I hope there is a zombie John Marston in multiplayer but not single player. That would be too... off.

 

[samsonguy920]

Frankly if people wanted an authentic western experience they need their heads checked for the boredom and labor they would be put under. Red Dead Redemption was made for an expansion like this, and if it ever comes out on PC and I can afford it, I aim to get the DLC as well.

 

[GonzoGamer]

This is the first RDR dlc I?m actually curious enough to consider buying...provided they don?t ruin it by asking for $20 or something for it. The price is what soured me to the gta4 dlc.

 

[DustyDrB]

Kind of a dumb idea for a game like this. But if I don't buy the DLC, it doesn't affect me.

 

[Kratenser]

un-dead redemption, lol that is a the top of the awesome-scale.

 

[Jared]

Zombie Cowbioys! Well, always a good throw back, include Zombies! makes everything cool!

 

[Greg Tito]

Sure hope it's better than the awful Liars and Cheats pack they just released. Worst $10 I've spent on DLC.

I was thinking about picking that up. What made it so terrible?

 

[HT_Black]

J. Martson: Zombie slayer extrordinaire. He's got a sawn-off in one hand, a broad in the other, and somehow carries an entire armory's worth of weaponry on his back. There ain't no 'Sforateu or shambling corpse bad enough to tangle with him; and God's green Earth ain't never seen a demon he can't slay. Ain't no monster tough enough and no drink hard enough to put this bad man in the ground, and that ain't gonna change now. Hold onto your hat, Eddie-- I'm sendin' you back to Hell!

...I really, really like the sound of that.

 

[icyneesan]

I'd rather they add pirates/a ocean so we can all be on horses while our horses are on boats while the boats are on the water.