Red Dead Redemption 2 is once again saddling up for potential new horizons – this time, with rumors swirling around a launch on Nintendo’s anticipated Switch 2 as well as long-awaited native upgrades for PS5 and Xbox Series. While Rockstar Games has stayed officially silent, the speculation from industry insiders suggests the beloved Western epic could be about to reach a wider and more modern audience than ever before.
For years, fans have clamored for a proper current-gen upgrade to Red Dead Redemption 2. Now, according to a report from Gamereactor, that moment may finally be approaching – and the Switch 2 could be a catalyst.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Rockstar Games |
| Release Date | TBA (Rumored for 2025) |
| Genres | Action-Adventure, Open World |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch 2 (rumored), PS5 (rumored), Xbox Series X|S (rumored), PC, PS4, Xbox One |
This latest report comes via Gamereactor’s David Caballero, who cites sources close to Rockstar Games indicating that Red Dead Redemption 2 is being prepped for Switch 2. The leak follows a pattern: prior rumors around Switch 2 ports for Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Final Fantasy VII Remake turned out to be true, lending credibility to this latest claim. Still, without official Rockstar confirmation, it’s a story that remains tantalizingly unconfirmed.
The technical leap for Switch 2 can’t be overstated. Nintendo’s original Switch struggled to host big, resource-hungry titles; but with Switch 2’s beefier specs, even sprawling, visually intensive games like RDR2 seem within reach — albeit presumably with some graphical concessions. The success of other demanding ports hints at a new era for Nintendo’s hardware, and Rockstar’s Western could be a flagship example.
Perhaps even more tantalizing for existing fans is the prospect of a true “next-gen” (or, at this point, “current-gen”) patch. Rockstar initially shelved these upgrades to focus on Grand Theft Auto VI, leaving many players stuck with last-gen versions on PS5 and Xbox Series. If a Switch 2 version is truly inbound, a simultaneous (or soon-after) release on PS5 and Xbox Series may finally deliver the smoother framerates and graphical polish the game deserves.
Of course, all of this remains rumor for now. Rockstar has not commented, and release timing — whether for Switch 2 or the next-gen patches — is completely up in the air. But if these reports prove true, Red Dead Redemption 2 could soon ride again, revitalized for both Nintendo’s new audience and the patient console faithful.
With the Switch 2 shaping up as a genuine heavyweight for ambitious ports, and Rockstar’s silence fueling speculation, all eyes are on the next Nintendo Direct and Rockstar’s channels. Will Arthur Morgan get his next-gen moment? Only time will tell, but for now, the horizon looks promisingly wide open.
TL;DR: Red Dead Redemption 2 is rumored for a Switch 2 release, with possible current-gen upgrades for PS5 and Xbox Series also in the works according to industry sources. While nothing is official, this could finally bring long-requested technical improvements to Rockstar’s legendary Western. Stay tuned for more as the story develops.
Source: Rockstar Games via GamesPress