Red Dead Redemption Launch Trailer

Rockstar has released the launch trailer for Red Dead Redemption which is set to hit store shelves next Tuesday, on May  18th.  With the release days away, this full length trailer whets the appetite and only offers a small glimpse into this living, breathing environment.  This new trailer takes you to the slowly modernizing towns of New Austin to the revolution south of the border and introduces you to the eclectic characters John Marston meets on his journey.

The music in the launch trailer comes from the game’s official score and soundtrack as composed by critically acclaimed recording artists Billy Elm and Woody Jackson.  Red Dead Redemption’s lush and emotive dynamic score captures the haunting sound of the dying American West and Mexico at the turn of the century.  Filled with sweeping strings, martial timpani, and piercing horns, this music was performed on authentic instruments of the period, and evolves as you pass through each of the game’s three huge territories.

Check out the new launch trailer below and tell us what you think.  Will you be picking up Red Dead Redemption?