Yes, the client is free to download from redm.net. You still need to own RDR2 on PC.

Can I play RedM on console?

No. RedM runs on the PC version of RDR2 only.

Does RedM work with Steam, Epic and Rockstar copies?

The Cfx.re docs list all three stores. The game must be legit and fully updated.

Where should I download RedM?

Only from the official site, redm.net.

How to Install RedM and Join Your First Server (2026)

RedM is the multiplayer mod that powers Red Dead roleplay servers. Setting it up takes about ten minutes if your game is ready. This guide follows the official download page and the Cfx.re documentation, checked on October 9, 2026.

Key takeaways

You need RDR2 on PC from Steam, Epic Games Store or the Rockstar store.
The game must be fully updated. Pirated copies do not work.
Download RedM only from the official site, redm.net.
Each server has its own rules, so read them before you join.

Before you start

The Cfx.re docs say RedM needs a fully updated install of Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC. They list Steam, Epic and the Rockstar store as places to buy it. Console versions cannot run RedM. If you still need the game, our RDR2 PC system requirements guide shows what your computer needs.

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Install steps

Install RDR2 and launch it once from its normal launcher. Let it finish any updates, then close it.
Open redm.net. The page asks you to read the Terms of Service first. Read them, then accept to continue.
Click the download button to get RedM.exe. If it does not start, the page also offers a direct link.
Run RedM.exe. If it asks where your game is, point it to your RDR2 folder.
Wait while it downloads its files. The first launch can take a while.
When the server browser opens, pick a server and press connect.

Choosing a server

Open our live RedM server list to see player counts. A busy server usually means more people to roleplay with. Join the server Discord too. It holds the rules, the whitelist form (if there is one) and the support channels.