Redfall release date officially confirmed during Xbox Developer Direct (2024)

Redfall release date officially confirmed during Xbox Developer Direct (1)

Redfall is officially set to launch on May 2, 2023, as announced during today's Xbox Developer Direct broadcast.

That May 2 release date will see Redfall launch across Xbox Series X and S and PC. There's no native Xbox One version on the way, though you'll still be able to play Redfall on the older consoles through cloud gaming. As with pretty much any first-party Xbox title, Redfall will be available on Xbox Game Pass from launch. The PC version of Redfall is set to be available through Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store.

Redfall was previously set for a vague 'first half of 2023' release window, though before that it was set to come out in summer 2022. It was delayed alongside Starfield ahead of that summer window. Co-creative director Harvey Smith said at the time that "the team needs more time to bring the game to life." Today's announcement confirms recent rumors and reports about Redfall's launch timing.

Developer Arkane also showed off a bunch of new Redfall gameplay, showing new locations, enemies, and abilities. We also got a look at a new feature called vampire nests, which are "psychic spaces" you'll need to destroy as its inhabitants fiercely defend their home. You'll then need to escape the nest quickly before it crashes down and kills you. Arkane also teased more psychic spaces but didn't show them off.

Arkane is best known in the modern era for the Dishonored series, as well as Prey and Deathloop, all of which follow the immersive sim tradition of offering big, open-ended levels for players to explore and exploit in a multitude of ways. Redfall looks to be taking that formula in a direction with a bigger focus on action - not to mention the addition of four-player co-op.

For more of what's coming to Xbox and the other major platforms this year, check out our guide to all the other big new games for 2023.

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Redfall release date officially confirmed during Xbox Developer Direct (2024)

FAQs

When can you play Redfall on Xbox? ›

Redfall Available Now on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass - Xbox Wire.

Will Redfall be 120 fps? ›

Arkane Austin confirmed on Wednesday via Twitter that its upcoming vampire hunting game Redfall will be launching with a Quality mode only on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The game will run at 4K on Xbox Series X, and 1440p on Xbox Series S, with 30 FPS in Quality mode on both consoles.

What to expect Xbox developer direct? ›

Expect “more than 10 minutes of game and developer insights, including details about the game's setting and story, how fans will actually play as Indy.”

What is Microsoft saying about Redfall? ›

It has been almost a year to the day that Microsoft announced it would be delaying both Redfall and Starfield until the first half of 2023, with Xbox boss Phil Spencer explaining the company was determined to "release these great games when they're ready." Starfield still has the chance to impress, but even those who ...

Can you be a vampire in Redfall? ›

Redfall lets you play as the vampire hunters, but there's no versus mode where you play as the vampires or their minions.

How many hours is Redfall? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, Redfall is about 12½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 31 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is Redfall locked at 30 fps? ›

Bethesda has revealed that Redfall will be launching on Xbox consoles capped at 30 FPS Quality mode and that a 60 FPS Performance mode will come to the game at a later date. Revealed on Redfall's Twitter account (below), the game will run at 30 FPS in 4K on Xbox Series X and at 30 FPS in 1440p on Xbox Series S.

Is Redfall stuck at 30fps? ›

Arkane Studios recently confirmed that its upcoming open-world shooter, Redfall, will, unfortunately, be capped at 30FPS at launch for console players. There are plans to add a 60FPS performance mode down the line, but the timeframe for this update is still unclear.

Is Redfall 60 fps? ›

Redfall's 60fps patch works - but this isn't the redemption story we were hoping for. Genuine improvement in many areas, but many issues persist. Redfall was a key 2023 Microsoft exclusive that didn't land especially well with players or critics.

How long is the Xbox Developer Direct 2024? ›

The Xbox Developer Direct will take place on January 18, 2024 at 12pm PT. It is expected to last less than an hour, since at the end of it, at 1pm., there will be another Microsoft livestream where the next expansion of The Elder Scrolls: Online will be presented.

Are Xbox dev kits free? ›

We want to enable any creator, anywhere on the planet, to make games for our ecosystem. And, to help with that we've made the Microsoft Game Development Kit (GDK) available on GitHub, free of charge!

Why did Redfall get bad reviews? ›

"Ultimately, Redfall is a game that should not have been released yet. Its litany of bugs hampers the gameplay loop of exploring its world with friends, and that loop itself feels compromised by elements that are poorly executed and ill-suited to the team implementing them.

Was Redfall rushed? ›

Redfall is ultimately not up to Arkane's usual standards. It feels rushed, unfinished, and unsatisfying to play.

Is Redfall short? ›

The title should be "The duration of the main story line in Redfall, if you ignore everything else, will be about 20 hours." For extra context, here is a comparison. Skyrim can be completed in 2 to 3 hours long if you just rush the main quest.

When can I play Redfall on Game Pass? ›

The good news for Game Pass subscribers is that Redfall is on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Also, since Microsoft owns both the developer and publisher, we doubt it'll be leaving Game Pass any time soon. So, you can download it and play absolutely free.

Does Redfall have early access? ›

According to the latest report, co-op shooter Redfall will potentially release in the first week of May, with an early access period also planned. Co-op shooter Redfall was first revealed at E3 2021, and at the time, the plan was to release the game in 2022.

Can you play Redfall now? ›

Available now on Xbox Series X|S Game Pass & PC.

Will Redfall be free on Xbox Game Pass? ›

What that means is if you are a subscriber to Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass, you will get access to Redfall as part of your subscription. That's not a limited trial or anything like that, it's the full game playable from start to finish.

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