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Play Red Dead Redemption 2 in the cloud
Want to play Red Dead Redemption 2 but don't have a gaming PC? Rent a cloud rig by the hour, install Red Dead Redemption 2 with your own Steam account, and play it from any browser.
Red Dead Redemption 2 runs beautifully on a rented RigRentals rig. Because it's a single-player title, it works great through our built-in launcher — you sign in with your own Steam account, it installs, and you play. No gaming hardware of your own required.
The RTX 4090 rig at $2.00/hr is our recommended tier for Red Dead Redemption 2 — it delivers high-end 1440p/4K gaming with ray tracing and DLSS.
What Red Dead Redemption 2 needs on a rented rig
Red Dead Redemption 2 needs about 200 GB of extra storage on top of the included 50 GB. 2 hours on an RTX 4090 rig at $2.00/hr plus 200 GB of storage at $0.007/GB comes to $5.40.
| Approximate install size | ~150 GB |
|---|---|
| Included disk | 50 GB on every rig |
| Storage add-on | +200 GB recommended |
| Recommended rig | RTX 4090 ($2.00/hr) |
| Genre | open-world western |
| Controller | Full controller support. |
Install size is approximate and changes with patches -- check the game's Steam page for the current figure before you pick a storage option.
Which rig for Red Dead Redemption 2?
Still one of the most demanding games ever released. At 1440p with high settings it needs a 4090 to stay comfortably above 60 fps.
Worth knowing before you start
At roughly 150 GB this is one of the largest installs we list and needs the biggest storage add-on.
How to play Red Dead Redemption 2 in the cloud
- Rent a rig (we recommend the RTX 4090 for Red Dead Redemption 2) and pay by the hour.
- Open your access link — a full desktop loads in your browser.
- Use the RigRentals launcher to install Red Dead Redemption 2 with your Steam login.
- Play. The rig shuts down automatically when your time is up.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Red Dead Redemption 2 without a gaming PC?
Yes — Red Dead Redemption 2 runs on the cloud rig and streams to your browser, so any laptop, Chromebook, phone or tablet can play it.
Do I need to own Red Dead Redemption 2 already?
Yes, you install Red Dead Redemption 2 with your own Steam account through the built-in launcher. RigRentals provides the hardware, not the game license.
How much does it cost to play Red Dead Redemption 2 in the cloud?
From $2.00/hr on an RTX 4090 rig, billed by the hour with no subscription.
Ready when you are
Pick a rig, pay by the hour, and you're playing in minutes — no subscription.
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