Red Dead Redemption PS3 Patch 1.08 Removes GameSpy, Looses Cheats

Red Dead Redemption PS3 Patch 1.08 Removes GameSpy Support, Fixes Exploits

Just like with Grand Theft Auto IV, Red Dead Redemption on PS3 has received a new patch to remove GameSpy support. In the case of Red Dead, online multiplayer gameplay remains unaffected, but Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards, in-game Social Club services, and in-game multiplayer leaderboards have all been removed.

Patch 1.08 for Red Dead Redemption also fixes some exploits, which you can read about below in the full update notes:

General

Fixed a number of commonly-reported exploits, including rapid fire, map escapes, and invincibility through throw-canceling.
Added additional mod/cheat detection

Removed GameSpy Support, Which has These Effects

Removed in-game news.
Removed in-game leaderboards.
Removed in-game comparisons with other players.
Removed in-game Social Club.

Unlocked all Social Club Content, Which has These Effects

Marshals skin pack unlocked in multiplayer
Unlocked Social Club unlock bonuses for Story Mode: Deadly Assassin Outfit, Warhorse, and Golden Guns
Unlocked all cheats and power-ups from Social Club Website: Donkey Rider Cheat, Increase Bounty Cheat, Change Weather Cheat, Bad Guy Cheat, Dead Eye Level 1, Dead Eye Level 2, So-So Guy Cheat
Unlocked all cheats and power-ups rewarded for completing 2/3 objectives in a Social Club Challenge: Dead Eye Level 3 Cheat, Gun Set 3 Cheat, Guns Blazing Cheat, Rise Up Cheat, Every Shot Counts Cheat, Right to Bear Arms Cheat, Gun Set 4 Cheat, Punchout Cheat, Beastmaster Cheat, Clear Bounty Cheat
PSN/Xbox LIVE avatars: Posse T-shirt, Genlteman’s Attire Outfit
Gentleman’s attire: High Stakes poker room in Blackwater becomes available only while wearing the Gentleman’s attire.

Depending on your region and game type, this new update might be seen as something different: