Rockstar Finally Updates Red Dead Redemption

Finally, almost a month after it's release, Rockstar has updated Red Dead Redemption and it's failing multiplayer. Title update (version 1.02) is out for the PS3 and X360.

The issues fixed in the update are as follows:

•Resolved various NAT incompatibility issues (Click here for tips on how to optimize your firewall settings)
•Improved connectivity to multiplayer for users with slower connections
•Improved reporting for Shootout and Gang Shootout games
•Fixed instance where Mo Van Barr would not appear as a bounty
•Fixed multiplayer titles not appearing for some users in the outfitter
•Fixed instance where lawmen stopped responding even though the player was wanted
•Fixed Issue with hogtied victims disappearing when ragdolled
•Fixed crash in Free Mode when cooking dynamite and going into the water
•Fixed audible glitch at the end of some cutscenes
•Fixed Solomon's Folly Action Area not ending after posse leader teleports in late
•Corrected Social Club 100% Tracker so stats update properly
•Various multiplayer issues addressed including load screen hang-ups and UI glitches
•Eliminated miscellaneous game crashes

The update is also set up to support Hardcore Free Roam, which has been called for by fans. The new game mode will be available to play once the update has a chance to propagate on the systems.

I have yet to play the multiplayer since the update but all I have to say is thank god. I havent even been able to play matches online because of the lackluster multiplayer. Needless to say I am popping RDR in the disc-tray now.

Thank you Rockstar, finally.

[UPDATE]

I have played the game since the update and I am thrilled to say it is working just fine. In fact I was able to stay in a free roam long enough to get the achievement 'Have Gun Will Travel' (Complete all Hideouts in a single public Free Roam session)