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Red Dead Redemption Liars and Cheats Pack dated, detailed

  • By Eddie Makuch, GameSpot
  • Posted Aug 27, 2010 10:41 am PT

Rockstar Games' next chunk of DLC for lauded Western dropping on Sept. 21 on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network; $10 content also includes Free Roam pack.

In early July, Rockstar announced four new downloadable content packs for the studio's praised Western, Red Dead Redemption. The first of that bunch, the Legends and Killers pack, hit Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network on August 10. The developer is wasting no time getting back in the saddle, today announcing the next batch of content's release date and how gamers will get more than they expected.

Whether you're a liar or a cheat, you're welcome to download the content.

Whether you're a liar or a cheat, you're welcome to download the content.

Rockstar today announced that the Liars and Cheats pack will mount up on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network on September 21. Further, the content pack will come bundled with the previously announced Free Roam pack, which adds new Free Roam challenges, posse scoring/leaderboards, seven new gang hideouts, and four fresh hunting grounds.

The Liars and Cheats Pack (800 MS points, or $9.99) adds goods for the title's single- and multiplayer components. The content brings new multiplayer horse races with mounted combat, an attack-and-defend multiplayer mode called Stronghold, 15 new multiplayer characters, and multiplayer versions of Liars Dice and poker. The Liars and Cheats Pack also adds the explosive rifle, which can be used in both single- and multiplayer.

Rockstar had originally planned to release the Free Roam pack as a free download, but due to "platform networks' restrictions on numbers of free packs [Rockstar] can give away," the developer said it was forced to bundle it with the Liars and Cheats pack.

Marston takes aim...at something.

Marston takes aim...at something.

Looking ahead, Rockstar plans to release the Undead Nightmare Pack "later this fall." The pack adds an entirely new single-player campaign that follows protagonist John Marston and his attempt to find a cure for an infectious zombie outbreak. Additionally, the Undead Nightmare Pack adds new gameplay mechanics, weapons, zombie animals, mythical creatures, a new location, and fresh multiplayer modes. More information on the zombie pack is promised to be revealed in the weeks ahead.

For more on the game's downloadable content, check out GameSpot's hands-on time with Outlaws to the End and Legends and Killers. And for more on the entire game, check out GameSpot's review of Red Dead Redemption.

96 Comments

  • CJK_04

    Posted Sep 20, 2010 12:49 am GMT

    They need to do a single player pack.

  • ponsau

    Posted Sep 15, 2010 7:09 pm GMT

    Liars and cheats is worth it. I've always wondered why they didn't have poker and the other games multi player anyhow. And with the free roam add ons (7 new gang hideouts is awesome) it is definetely worth it. I hope they put in the train at some point too! I just hope the poker is on servers b/c I can imagine people griefing you while your playing!

  • Gameson01

    Posted Sep 11, 2010 9:28 am GMT

    Awesome!!

  • jackattack1945

    Posted Sep 7, 2010 6:18 pm GMT

    New Weapons? Im perty sure Jack was in time for the the Thompson. that would be a good addition.

  • peanut-butter

    Posted Sep 2, 2010 6:07 pm GMT

    Atleast they tried to make the free roam pack free, so it's the thought that counts. And these other packs sound pretty promising, as long as its anything to expand the disappointingly small and frugal multiplayer free roam.

  • cheesyrhino

    Posted Sep 2, 2010 4:20 pm GMT

    zombie campaign? zombie animals? mythical creatures? new location? ill pay anything for that dlc

  • chapan17

    Posted Aug 31, 2010 8:23 am GMT

    Oh and zombies, that is something i´d definitly pay for. Sorry but liars and cheats pack is probably not for me though. Hope zombies wont cost way more than that, sounds like a full expansion.

  • chapan17

    Posted Aug 31, 2010 8:21 am GMT

    @theslimdavylp

    Yes we do, theslimdavylp, yes we do. Actually its more of a need than a have.

  • swamptick

    Posted Aug 30, 2010 8:55 am GMT

    Rockstar is king.

  • JoeDivision51

    Posted Aug 30, 2010 6:28 am GMT

    " new gameplay mechanics, weapons, zombie animals, mythical creatures, a new location, and fresh multiplayer modes " hey i dont know about you ppl but im not complaning like this girlie below , stop whining , it sounds a hell of a fun game to me

  • theslimdavylp posted Aug 30, 2010 6:20 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    theslimdavylp

    Posted Aug 30, 2010 6:20 am GMT (hide)

    Do we have to put zombies in everything now?

  • oista

    Posted Aug 30, 2010 2:34 am GMT

    Woah, these were the two packs I was most interested in.
    Now I get them both at the same time, for that price?
    sweet.

  • florynbosul

    Posted Aug 30, 2010 2:12 am GMT

    is so swet ))))))\

  • XxSUPERSNAKExX

    Posted Aug 30, 2010 12:04 am GMT

    ZOMBIIIIIIIIIES!!!

  • ShootingPwnage

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 11:17 pm GMT

    Even though not everyone might get it, thanks for at least trying to make it free

  • x-2tha-z

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 5:27 pm GMT

    Don't think I'll get the Liars pack. The Zombie pack sounds interesting, though.

  • 246824682468

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 3:18 pm GMT

    yes zombie cowboys!

  • damaster101

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 1:53 pm GMT

    (Spoilers)

    Thank god the zombies is with john marston or else i wouldn't consider buying it lol.Can't wait for the Liars and cheats pack though, ever since i got the game I've wanted to do online poker.

  • cluelesspug

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 12:22 pm GMT

    Why zombies? World at War, Borderlands, now Red Dead Redemption. I hope it will turn out well....

  • ANTLOC619

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 10:53 am GMT

    I dnt know about the zombies but every thing ells is grear cnt wiat for the liars and cheats pack

  • DeathShredderX

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 10:50 am GMT

    The Zombie stuff is a so unreal for this game

  • Zedlav486

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 10:29 am GMT

    awesome. more ways to expand a game that is already so awesome. I guess the future of gaming is in DLCs now.

  • 11231989

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 7:25 am GMT

    I love this game so much but when i am able to purchase from ps store this will be my first.

  • OJdaLIONKing

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 6:27 am GMT

    Not normally fond of zombies, but any expansion to this game's spectacular single player is welcome, especially as John Marston.

  • isshiah

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 3:59 am GMT

    i want missions featuring jack marston...

  • vannacut

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 3:07 am GMT

    i hate this multiplayer aspect of such games, look at gta games, nobody is playing multi, there are games meant to be played online, those who want multiplayer dont even bother playing it really, if they did we d be seeing them, anyway, i want single player content...

  • Hevion

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 2:22 am GMT

    you know this is all great but they should stop with the dlc's and try to fix some of the freezing problems. i mean some people said that after this game freezing 50+ times on them the poor ps3 wont read any discs anymore. thats why i wont buy this game. i wish rockstar would polish their awesome games a little more before release =/

  • E-i-N-e posted Aug 29, 2010 1:28 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    E-i-N-e

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 1:28 am GMT (hide)

    An undead expansion pack, this is going to ruin the feel of the game.

  • Transparanoia

    Posted Aug 29, 2010 12:40 am GMT

    Wasn't too big on the last pack because I don't play much deathmatch. This is a day one buy though. As is Red Undead Redemption.

  • Mr_Manikin52

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 9:38 pm GMT

    I would so have a pseudo-lesbian relationship with this game.

  • the_wolf_7

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 9:19 pm GMT

    ZOMBIES!!!! XD oh john marston, what will you do noow

  • Gelugon_baat

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 8:33 pm GMT

    "Rockstar had originally planned to release the Free Roam pack as a free download, but due to "platform networks’ restrictions on numbers of free packs [Rockstar] can give away," the developer said it was forced to bundle it with the Liars and Cheats pack."

    One more reason to despise the PSN and Xbox Live, is it not?

  • MrBubblezz

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 5:15 pm GMT

    Wonder how their gonna do the John thing. I guess its a prequel. And i personally think zombies make everything better!

  • Slashntear

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 5:06 pm GMT

    first it was call of duty with zombies, now red dead redemption. AWESOME!!!!! I WANT 2 KILL ZOMBIES!!!!!

  • MooncalfReviews

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 4:42 pm GMT

    Oh hell yeah! Multiplayer poker, horse racing, and loads of new free-roam content makes this a must buy for me.

  • thrasher510

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 1:59 pm GMT

    i'll buy them once i see all four, cause so far 10$ each is kind of steep for me

  • Nightrain50

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 1:42 pm GMT

    so "free pack" gets bundled with the "pay pack" and it's suppose to be a good surprise??? so I guess us freebies don't get jack. Too bad, make some sp content and maybe I'd care.

  • ANTHONYMVP2U

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 9:27 am GMT

    i just luv it..

  • RoOodriGowW

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 8:39 am GMT

    Wait so the single player content is only the explosive rifle?Cause I'm not into the mp of rdr.
    Other than that the zombie thing looks great.

  • progamemania

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 6:00 am GMT

    Red-ident Evil Redemption

  • AyzZai

    Posted Aug 28, 2010 12:44 am GMT

    zombie here zombie there..whats wrong with nowadays gaming industry. at least, make a new name for it damn it!

  • tommygun6644

    Posted Aug 27, 2010 11:42 pm GMT

    What? (spoilers!)

    Zombie outbreak???

    John Marston????

    I was hoping for a single player campaign with Jack Marston. He might be a little more likable if he wasn't just some bullcrap end-game replacement and actually had his own adventure.

  • Pete5506

    Posted Aug 27, 2010 10:19 pm GMT

    This may be worth the price

  • K-Grogg

    Posted Aug 27, 2010 9:52 pm GMT

    sad that they weren't allowed to give stuff away free, effin sony and microsoft

  • positivebalance

    Posted Aug 27, 2010 8:06 pm GMT

    people who complain about the multiplayer simply suck at it. and that's that. i love it.

  • Foofightersbmcp

    Posted Aug 27, 2010 7:50 pm GMT

    in my opinion the liars and cheats dlc looks pretty crappy, and not worth the money for me, but im definitely getting the undead nightmare pack, that sounds sick!

  • magusat999

    Posted Aug 27, 2010 6:08 pm GMT

    @positivebalance
    I know - I know! I was just being lazy and that's the price I paid...

  • positivebalance

    Posted Aug 27, 2010 5:50 pm GMT

    @magusat999

    you could've, and should've, sold both games on ebay. you would've easily made $50 for RDR and $40 for FF13.

  • kennythomas26

    Posted Aug 27, 2010 5:42 pm GMT

    hey not bad, I might just play my read dead some more, still haven't grab the last DLC yet.

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